Here are some tips to help you make the most of couples or relationship counselling: Think about your goals, what you want to achieve and talk about It can really make a difference to the progress you make, if you think about what you want to achieve by coming along to couples counselling. Also, it… Read more »
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse – Part 2
In my last post, I talked about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. John Gottman, of the University of Seattle, identified four types of negative behaviour, when he observed couples interacting with each other. He believed that these behaviours are particularly destructive in couple relationships. Just to recap, they are: • Criticism • Defensiveness •… Read more »
Beware of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Couple relationship problems can often be exacerbated by four specific destructive behaviours. You might be able to identify with some of the following: Do you try to point out the flaws in your partner’s personality that you think need changing? Or does your partner mock you or insult you by calling you names? During discussions… Read more »
Couples Communication
When couples come to see me for help with their relationships, how they communicate with each other is often a problem. Often they do not listen to one another, speak over each other, get into an argument about the “right” version of events, or just tune out and pretend to be listening. This can lead… Read more »
Neil Ward Counselling Glasgow New Website
Neil Ward Counselling has been working hard to provide you with Counselling Services in Glasgow and is proud to bring you a new website. The new website provides people in Glasgow looking for information about individual, couples and employee assistance counselling and therapy. For more information on the counselling services we provide or to book… Read more »