In this blog, I am providing tips to move your child from anxious to calm.
The story
On the 20th of January 2012, my life changed.
My son was born, and within a few minutes, he was ripped away from us to have surgery.
I remember being called into the room and the surgeon looking down at the floor; it was clear it was bad news.
In a shaken voice, he told us there was no hope, and our son would not…
How to deal with tantrums and challenging behaviours is the main subject of my latest blog.
Being a parent is difficult.
We are human, and I am sure you, like me, had moments of your child refusing to listen and you need to get out the door.
Or, you say no to something and get a tantrum that seems to come out of nowhere and is uncontrollable.
You might feel embarrassed in public or feel your…
Sex Club! What is that all about, you might ask, just as I did? Well, it was not what I expected, but better.
Like most participants, I felt a bit hesitant at first and unsure about what I got myself into, but as the event started, I was quickly put at ease by the fantastic hosts.
The first day started with sharing and speaking about some of the challenges and shame we hold around…
We have been made to believe that with enough chemistry, relationships should just work out by themselves.
We learn zero relationship skills growing up, and yet we know relationships are likely the most critical and complex arena we have to navigate.
So, let’s dive in a cultivate the relationship skills you need for a successful relationship.
One of these skills is knowing how to make your…
Arguments happen in all relationships.
Research has shown that arguments are usual and does not mean you can’t have a long and happy relationship.
Couples therapy has taught me it’s how we argue and how we reconnect that matters.
A key characteristic of happy couples is that they turn towards each other after an argument.
They come together and try to understand the other, and while…
We often forget that a relationship is the integration of two nervous systems.
This person we attach to has a far more significant impact on our nervous system than others.
That means they can calm but also excite us easier.
That’s why we get so easily triggered by our partner but not our colleagues, friends, or strangers.
It’s also why our partner’s touch can calm us down far…
In my previous article, we explored the causes of relationship conflicts and why regulation is the key to ending conflicts.If you did not read that go check it out before reading this article.
The essential tool to avoid conflict is learning to regulate our stress response.
Once that takes over, it’s a downhill path.
As a dating coach and relationship coach, I see the inability to deal…
We live in a culture that is obsessed with love.
We have transformed from a culture where the marriage was an arrangement to help survive and have a safe unit to raise a family.
Today falling-in-love is considered the motivation for relationships and marriage. Being in love is an addiction and not a solid foundation for a long-term relationship.
Before getting into a relationship, you should look…