by Dr. Anne | Jul 26, 2022 | Divorce, Professional Wellbeing, Therapy
Some ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ to check before you sign up. ✅ personality – does the therapist make you feel comfortable? You need someone who ‘gels’ with you. ✅ outcome – find out what change you can expect from the process. Does the therapist have a...
by Dr. Anne | Nov 13, 2021 | Divorce, Mental Wellness, Unhealthy Relationships
For those who don’t know what a garrapata is, it’s Spanish for tick. I’m not talking about the mark you long for on your graded paper, but the other kind. A garrapata is the sneaky parasite, who lies in wait in the long grass, until an unsuspecting warm-blooded victim...
by Dr. Anne | Nov 10, 2021 | Divorce, Mental Wellness
I once had a rather nasty acquaintance say to me, ‘If you’re a Psychologist, how come you got into a bad relationship? Shouldn’t you have known better?’ That statement cut me to the core because at some deep level I thought it was true. Here I was with all my degrees,...
by Dr.Anne | Aug 17, 2021 | Divorce, Unhealthy Relationships
Many of my clients come to see me after escaping a destructive relationship and understandably, they are really concerned that they may fall into the same type of relationship. They’ve heard about ‘red flags’ and they may even have read the diagnostic criteria which...
by Dr. Anne | Jun 24, 2021 | Divorce
The fundamental importance of money Undoubtedly there are several distinct forms that abuse can take. One that is frequently ignored, perhaps due to its seemingly insignificant nature, when compared to the heightened impact of physical violence, is the use of money....
by Dr. Anne | Jun 24, 2021 | Divorce
Rabbit was a cute little thing. She had a squiggy, pink nose and a little, white tail. She loved to play. She was uber friendly and would always make allowances for everyone. Some might say she was a bit naive and a bit too hopeful, but Rabbit was just Rabbit and...
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