by Marieke Byford | Nov 30, 2023 | Culture, Featured, Insight, Personal growth
Understanding our unique place in the world Understanding our unique context in the world can be beneficial in navigating the complexities of our society and the challenges we face. When thinking about our unique context in this world we can consider our family,... 
by Marieke Byford | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured, Insight, Personal growth, Psychology, Relationships, Wellbeing
Finding balance in troubling times The world we live in is facing an unprecedented set of challenges. In the past few years, we’ve had to adapt to new ways of living and working, while also dealing with the emotional toll of isolation, loss, and uncertainty. Despite... 
by Marieke Byford | Oct 10, 2023 | Featured, Insight, Psychology, Wellbeing
Adaptive vs. Maladaptive – How we cope with stress In this article, we’ll talk about coping strategies used to manage stress and difficult situations. As humans responding to our environment, we are wired to adapt. However, our bodies and minds can also adapt in... 
by Marieke Byford | Aug 16, 2023 | Featured, Personal growth, Psychology, Relationships
Understanding Codependence Codependence is a term that is often used in reference to a specific type of dysfunctional relationship dynamic. It is a pattern of behaviour in which one person in a relationship is overly reliant on the other person, to the extent that... 
by Marieke Byford | Sep 16, 2022 | Featured, Insight, Personal growth, Psychology, Relationships, Wellbeing
A mindful approach to dealing with feelings of resentment Feelings of resentment are extremely common in relationships. If left unresolved, they can be destructive and can slowly sour our relationships and cause us a tremendous amount of personal suffering. In... 
by Marieke Byford | Aug 6, 2021 | Featured, Insight, Personal growth, Psychology, Wellbeing
Cultivating Emotional Resilience We are living in unpredictable times and many of us are facing challenges in our lives with no concrete roadmap for recovery. So how do we function in an increasingly uncertain world? The answer could be emotional resilience. Emotional...