Responding Better to Over-reactions by Ken WarrenMarch 21, 2007
IT seems that all of us can over-react, at times, to others. But if you know someone is doing so regularly, what can you do about it? Of course, we can tell them to find a better way to read the situation or to sort themselves out in therapy. But I think we are better to focus on changing the ...
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People Responding Badly to Criticism by Ken WarrenMarch 13, 2007
A colleague of mine recently raised this question after seeing a number of couples where men were becoming defensive after their partner shared a valid concern. She asks why men are so sensitive to criticism? Of course, most people don't like to be criticised, but some people appear to be especiall...
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When Your Child is Being Bullied by Ken WarrenMarch 06, 2007
I OFTEN think that parents tend to be only as happy as their most miserable child, so if one of your children is being bullied or excluded from friendship groups, then the parents suffer as well.
There are a number of things that parents can do to help if their child is being t...
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Breaking Patterns of Addiction by Ken WarrenFebruary 27, 2007
PEOPLE often ask me if their problematic drinking, drug use or gambling means they are an addict. For me, it is not so much whether someone is an addict that is important. It is more whether their behaviour is causing problems for themselves or other people. If it is coming at a cost to their well-...
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Take the Heat out of Relationship Breaks by Ken WarrenFebruary 21, 2007
THE jury is in. Research by Latrobe University has found that although relationship breakdown does affect the entire family, what causes harm to children is being exposed to ongoing conflict between their parents. So, how can you reduce the tension that tends to accompany relationship breakdown? |
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