Soji, 40, and Maureen, 41, (I’m guessing you are a regular and already know the names are all fictitious) in-session are sitting down and trying to hear what the other person has to say first. It was a bit tough at the onset but their therapist was experienced and was…
200 Couple “Must-Ask” Questions. Whether you are a new couple, or you’ve been a couple for years and years, we’ve got loads of questions for couples that will be perfect for getting a great conversation going. Some questions are more serious than others so have a look through and see…
It was an exciting week for all of us at Temple’s Counsel & Mind Academy as we celebrate our lead counsel and coach, Temple Obike. A hearty congratulations on making 30 Branding and P.R Elites in Africa edition. Beyond his addition in the psychotherapy arena, his career life has also…
Losing anything of value is never easy. Coping with grief and loss must be done your right way. Sadly, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Regardless of the type of loss you are faced with, the only thing required is that you understand the stages of grief…
Seated in a cool family-friendly joint, it was time for our cheesy delight. As the waiter arrived with the creamy, stretchy beauty it’s aroma had my stomach churning with expectancy, the kids were all excited and their mum too. Just as we were about to dig in, my 13-year old…
“Trauma Bonding, Relationships Built on Control and Abuse” is a conversation long overdue for most relationships today. Have you ever seen two people who you knew had absolutely no reason to be together? One person was constantly abusing the other and the other person was just too weak to simply…
I want us to talk about teenage marijuana use and how to keep your children safe in a world that normalizes it’s use. Schools are on holidays and children are home. Many observant parents use this period in discovering unsettling truths about their teenagers from drugs, sexual activity or cultism…
Marriage was never meant to be survived. It was meant to be enjoyed, cherished and exciting even with its here and there challenges. As a much younger therapist i would not have attempted a write-up with this title but with age comes new realities. Living in a happy marriage means…
Workplace extramarital affairs are more rampant than we think. In a work environment, sharing accomplishments, risk and intensity can open up new levels of intimacy between colleagues. The long hours put in at the office in close proximity with that colleague does not help either. If these situations aren’t handled…
A phobia is an overwhelming fear of something that does not pose any real danger to you in any way. Even if this thing poses any form of danger, the victims response to it is usually exaggerated or out of this world. People who have these phobias have no idea that…