29 years ago I was impatiently anticipating my wedding day. For the previous 11 months, Duncan and I had been in a long-distance relationship and I had all the ‘symptoms' that are typically associated …
What’s the point of Marriage Counselling?
“We don’t love each other anymore. Why should we even bother going to counselling?” “She cheated on me. How can I ever trust her again?” “Nothing I do is ever good enough for him. Why would …
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Six Facts About Separation
In an article for Geelong Surf Coast Living magazine, Colleen was interviewed about the impact separation has on the family, and, in particular, children. You can read Lynda Taylor’s article …
How Movie Therapy Can Save Your Relationship
Can watching a romantic movie with your partner potentially save your marriage? That was the question that motivated Professor Ron Rogge, a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Rochester, to …
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Rewriting The Rules of Grief
In 2012, Jim Stynes, the Melbourne Aussie Rules footballer, lost his 2 I/2 year battle with cancer. Upon his death, there was an outpouring of public affection for this Irishman, described as ‘a true …
Married and Having an Affair: 7 Lies We Tell Ourselves
An affair can keep your marriage intact is the controversial headline of a recent article (8 August 2014) published by the Economic Times. If the headline invokes a strong emotional reaction within …
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