by Martina Magnery | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The term “Mutual Abuse has been highlighted in the media recently with the Johhny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial following their couple’s counsellor’s testimony describing their relationship dynamic. I tend to disagree with the use of the term “mutual abuse”,...
by Martina Magnery | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most of us are familiar with the common fight or flight responses we experience when we are distressed but when it comes to trauma responses Freeze and Fawn are are also other coping mechanisms. Sometimes these responses develop into PTSD symptoms if not processed and...
by Martina Magnery | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
When you have been in a relationship for a long time it may begin to feel a bit stale. You and your partner may find yourself not putting in much effort until one day you wake up and you no longer feel connected at all. When one or both partners start to take the...
by Martina Magnery | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Questionnaire is clinical resource for measuring childhood trauma. The ACE scale determines risk factors that lead to social wellbeing and health later in life. According to the ACE study adverse events in childhood directly...
by Martina Magnery | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Communication issues can arise in any relationship, but they can be particularly challenging in a romantic partnership. Here are some common couple communication issues and strategies to address them: 1.Poor listening: Many communication problems stem from not...
by Martina Magnery | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Infidelity is considered a very emotionally painful form of betrayal for the victim so much so that it was once considered a criminal offence. There is a variety of reasons for infidelity that lead a couple to therapy which may not be easily understood initially....
