Author Archives: Jill Henry

Being Pleasing

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Jill Henry

Being pleasing At first it might seem this piece is about how to be pleasing but it is really about how trying to please others all the time can be disadvantageous and counter productive. It places the onus on you … Continue reading →

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Being Appreciative

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Jill Henry

Try to be more appreciative Whether thinking about your own individual relationship life or yourself in a relationship it is possible to seek to be more appreciate in your relationships. It might even be possible to be grateful for what … Continue reading →

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Being Sad

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Jill Henry

Being Sad It is natural and human to be sad and to grieve for those people, things, and stages we inevitably lose. So often sadness is met with dismissal or a sort of jollying along because others you tell don’t … Continue reading →

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Being Busy

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Jill Henry

Business can be a ruse for avoiding feelings. Business can be a unconscious ruse for avoiding feelings. Stephanie Dowrick wrote in Sunday Life on 13 December, 2015 that business has a dark side. It does. How often do you hear … Continue reading →

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Relationship Red Flags You Should Watch Out For

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Jill Henry

There are several red flags that can occur early on in a relationship, which if not given adequate attention can lead to the undoing of a relationship. Some obvious red flags to name a few are lack of time, loss … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Feelings of Jealousy?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Jill Henry

Jealousy is human nature. It isn’t always a sign of weakness or insecurity, because more often than not, people feel jealous because they fear losing someone they love. While it does usually happen within a romantic relationship, it can also … Continue reading →

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What to Ask Yourself before Ending Your Relationship

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Jill Henry

We have all been there at some point or another – considering whether to end our relationship, or work it out in the hope that things will get better eventually. Making the decision to end a relationship could possibly be … Continue reading →

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How to Resolve Conflicts in Your Relationship?

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Jill Henry

Conflict is a normal part of any healthy relationship. It arises when one person disagrees over the ideals, opinions, or needs of another – triggering strong emotions that can lead to hurt feelings, disappointment, and discomfort. When conflict is mismanaged, … Continue reading →

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Tips for improving the intimacy in your life

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Jill Henry

https://www.australiacounselling.com.au/mental-health-articles/relationship-intimacy/ Tips for improving the intimacy in your life 1. Confess a vulnerability. Take a risk and confess a vulnerability or even something that you might have previously considered shameful about yourself and your feelings. It can be disarming and … Continue reading →

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Workshop for ex-members of high demand, manipulative, groups, religions, and relationships

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Jill Henry

http://www.cifs.org.au/events.php CIFS former member workshop Flyer

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