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In my clinical psychology practice, however, I advise my clients [...]]]></description><link>http://www.bgpsychologists.co.za/new-year-2012-think-about-your-relationships-when-making-your-resolutions/</link> </item> <item><title>The Psychology of Couples Counselling: Are you sure that you and your partner are on the same page?</title> <description><![CDATA[You and your partner have both decided that couple counselling would be a good idea, but first, are you certain that you agree on what is wrong? Couples who arrive for couple counselling often say that they are here to &#34;work on their relationship&#34; or to &#34;improve their communication&#34;. Often, though, each one arrives with [...]]]></description><link>http://www.bgpsychologists.co.za/couples-counselling-are-you-and-your-partner-on-the-same-page/</link> </item> <item><title>Couple counselling, Mediation, Conciliation or facilitation?</title> <description><![CDATA[Are you deadlocked with someone over an important issue? What type of conflict negotiation strategy would suit you best? Consider the following example: A client, Jim,&#160; came to see me for counselling the other day, complaining of high levels of stress. He is in a marriage with Sue, and they have three young children. He [...]]]></description><link>http://www.bgpsychologists.co.za/couple-counselling-mediation-vs-conciliation-do-you-know-the-difference/</link> </item> <item><title>Couples: Practice good relationship hygiene to safeguard your relationship for the long haul!</title> <description><![CDATA[In my couples and relationship counselling I see many partners who are out of sinc with each other. Some are at the point where their relationship has become a war zone! I often ponder about how some relationships, which start out with some much love and caring, manage to deteriorate over time. 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Stress management is actually pretty straightforward!</title> <description><![CDATA[Yesterday I conducted a stress management workshop for a group of Grade 11 and 12 learners. They were saying that they are feeling a great deal of stress and pressure at this stage because of their work-load and the thought of the upcoming exams. I wish I could talk to all other learners and students [...]]]></description><link>http://www.bgpsychologists.co.za/if-you-are-a-student-are-you-starting-to-feel-stressed-about-the-upcoming-exams-stress-management-is-actually-pretty-straightforward/</link> </item> </channel> </rss>
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