by Illuminate Online | Jan 16, 2024 | All Free Resources, Communication, Couples Counselling, Relationships, Therapy
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb. Barriers to couples counselling The prospect of attending couples counselling can be intimidating and unfortunately comes with stigma, as many still carry the belief that...
by Illuminate Online | Jan 16, 2024 | All Free Resources, Communication, Couples Counselling, Therapy
What is couples counselling actually like? Some people imagine what you may see on-screen… the therapist saying “and how does that make you feel?” over and over. And although this may show up, it’s far from the full picture! Couples therapy is not one size fits...
by Illuminate Online | Nov 20, 2023 | All Free Resources, Communication, Relationships
You may have heard your friends talk about it before – or you may have seen it written in a relationship column somewhere. Love Languages – what are these all about? This concept comes from the influential work of Dr. Gary Chapman and his book, The 5 Love Languages,...