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Couples Therapy in the Digital Age: Balancing Screen Time and Connection
In today’s world, technology keeps us constantly connected, to work, friends, social media and entertainment. Yet for many couples, this digital connection has come at the cost of emotional connection. Phones at the dinner table, late-night scrolling, and the constant pull of notifications can quietly erode intimacy and presence. At Calming The Circle Therapy , we see more couples than ever struggling to find balance between screen time and quality time. The good news? Awaren


Why Don’t I Feel Attracted to My Partner Anymore?
It’s a question that many couples quietly ask themselves, why don’t I fancy my partner anymore? At Calming The Circle Therapy on the Sunshine Coast, we often work with couples who describe their relationship as feeling more like housemates or siblings than romantic partners. They care deeply for one another but notice the spark has faded, often staying together for the sake of family or stability. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t necessarily mean you


The Best Couples Counselling Exercises To Strengthen Your Relationship
When couples think about counselling, it can sometimes feel intimidating. But in reality, couples counselling is a practical tool that...


How a New Baby Can Impact Your Relationship And What You Can Do About It
The transition into parenthood brings joy, but it also brings stress. Couples counselling on the Sunshine Coast can help you reconnect...


Can Couples Counselling Save a Relationship?
Relationships naturally go through ups and downs. But when communication breaks down, trust is lost, or connection feels distant, many...


How to Prepare for Couples Counselling: 6 Ways to Get the Most from Your Sessions
Starting couples, counselling can feel like a big emotional leap, but it can also be the beginning of a stronger, more connected...


When I Pass You the Ball, Stop Talking About the Ball: How to Use the Ball Strategy and Empathy in Your Relationship to Break the Argument Cycle
In relationships, communication is at the heart of every interaction. But often, instead of fostering understanding, discussions can...


Exploring Healing through Vulnerability in Relationships - A practical Activity
Vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, something society tells us to hide behind layers of strength and self-sufficiency. Yet, in...


Understanding Anxious and Avoidant Relationship Styles: Navigating the Push-Pull Dynamic
'I've fallen in love with an anxious/or avoidant partner and I'm the opposite. Now what? I used to love their neediness, now it gives me...


Reasons why the silent treatment does not work in a relationship.
The silent treatment can feel like a frustrating game of charades where neither player knows the rules, confusing, isolating, and often...


Repairing after Infidelity: The Conflict Between Forgiveness and Values
Repairing after infidelity and navigating the conflict between forgiveness and values? Struggling with forgiveness after infidelity? Do...


10 Tips to approach your partner about couples counselling? Without Blame and Shame
Ten tips on how to approach your partner about couples counselling.
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