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Finding Your Compass: How Self-Awareness Helps Us Navigate Life and Relationships
In this last holiday related blog post I’ll explore the topic of self-awareness. Living life in the “busy lane” can prevent us from...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Aug 214 min read


Boundaries and Beach Towels: Finding Breathing Space on Group Holidays
With holiday season upon us there has been lots of chatter in my circles about the challenges we face when holidaying with extended...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Aug 84 min read


What Makes a Holiday Emotionally Nourishing?
In this first holiday-themed blog, I reflect on what we need from time off or time away to help us return to everyday life feeling...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Jul 243 min read


Being There When It Hurts: How to Stay Present with Difficult Emotions
Supporting someone you care about when they’re overwhelmed, angry, or deeply sad isn’t easy. Whether it’s a partner, friend, or family...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
May 293 min read


Who’s Really Got You? Finding and Trusting Your Psychological Family
Navigating relationship and family challenges in our lives can feel lonely and many people withdraw from the people who can offer them...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
May 213 min read


Productivity or Protection? What Constant Doing Might Be Hiding
When doing becomes a defence When life feels emotionally overwhelming - after a relationship ends, amid ongoing family conflict, or under...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
May 72 min read


Book Review: Loving Someone Who Has Dementia by Pauline Boss
Loving Someone Who Has Dementia by Pauline Boss (2011) is subtitled “How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief”, and it...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Apr 303 min read


When You Can’t Talk About Your Relationship Struggles
Picture this: You’ve met a friend for coffee and he’s telling you all about what’s happening in his new job, you sip your coffee and for...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Apr 94 min read


Five top tips for finding the right therapist
Searching for a therapist can feel like a maze, maybe even a little scary. I’ve guided friends and family through this. Now I’m sharing...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Apr 24 min read


Thinking About Therapy? How to Know When It’s Time
Recognising the signs of needing help If you’ve never experienced therapy before, you may be thinking how terrible should I feel or how...
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Mar 243 min read


Christmas Calm: Tips for Reducing Relationship Tensions This Festive Season
Discover practical tips to ease relationship tension this Christmas. Learn how to communicate, set boundaries, and enjoy meaningful moments
Teresa Mortell-Stevens
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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