Conflict in Couples Relationships and how Counselling can help

Sometimes couples are so caught IN the conflict that they can’t see a way out.  Conflict is a part of life and does impact on your life if its not resolved. Sometimes conflict in relationships is about your values being threatened. Sometimes conflict is about winning an argument at any cost!

What causes conflict in a relationship between couples? There may be misunderstandings, differing expectations of the relationship and their partner, a power imbalance, an overreaction on one or both parties parts, unclear communication or lack of it, to name a few. Barriers to conflict being resolved include stubborness, inflexibility, cultural, gender or different processing.

Couples Counselling Relationship therapy offered by Jennifer McCabe at Running on Empathy Counselling services in Cairns can offer support to couples in a safe non-judgemental and caring environment. Support includes helping them to explore in a constructive way what is going on in the relationship, assist with some techniques to support the relationship to get back on track including better Communication, and help couples back in touch with each other.

Phone Jennifer on 0407 378 061 to make an appointment now.

WILD WOMAN WITHIN a group for women in Cairns

Ignite the WILD WOMAN within

This workshop for women will unlock the life you live and the life you have forgotten.

Through expressive processes, reconnect with who you really are -

• be inspired,
• discover your expressive self,
• tap into your imagination,
• rediscover your spontaneity for life, and
• have fun!

Date: Saturday 20th June 2009
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Place: Stratford Library Meeting Room
11 Kamerunga Rd, Stratford Qld 4870

Cost: $85.00 includes tea/coffee, a gourmet lunch, materials and handouts.

Bookings: Contact Jennifer McCabe on 0407 378 061

PO Box 309, Manunda 4870

Tea Leaf reading in Cairns

My friend and colleague, Megan Bayliss over at Imaginif, is in a teaching mood. A long time worker of symbols and subconscious processes (she’s a counselling social worker like me) she is now teaching people how to read the symbols in their tea and coffee cups.

For a bit of light hearted fun and a great learning activity, join Megan at The Sebel for a Tea Leaf reading workshop over a scrumpious High Tea.

More details here: High Tea Leaf Reading in Cairns

I’m going to be there so I look forward to meeting you there too.

Running On Empathy

I am a Social Worker and Counsellor, currently registered as a member of Australian Association of Social Workers No. 208224, and abide by their Code of Ethics.

Relationship Counselling

Couples / Partner Counselling

Marriage Counselling / Pre-Marriage Counselling

Sexual Relationship Counselling

Learn how to develop effective loving, respectful relationships.

Learn to communicate better and get back in touch with each other.

Develop a deeper understanding and insight into how each other works.

Start to have fun with each other again.

Individual Counselling

I am also a Mental Health Social Worker who is now able to provide professional counselling services to clients as part of the Medicare Mental Health Care Plan.

My areas of expertise for both women and men include individual counselling for the following issues:-

• Anxiety (Panic Attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma from Childhood Sexual Abuse)
• Depression
• Low Self-Esteem/Confidence
• Relationship Counselling
• Crisis Intervention
• Grief and Loss
• Stress Management
• Anger Management

My theory base includes Person-Centred, Strengths Based, Solution Focused, CBT, Narrative, and Expressive Therapies

WHY DO CLIENTS SEEK COUNSELLING

SOMETIMES PEOPLE ‘JUST NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE’

SOMETIMES THEY ARE IN A CRISIS

THEY WANT TOOLS/TECHNIQUES TO CHANGE BEHAVIOUR

THEY WANT INSIGHT INTO THEIR FEELINGS

IT’S A SAFE PLACE TO EXPLORE DIFFICULT FEELINGS

THEY HAVE A ‘BUSY’ HEAD

AFTER MY COUNSELLING SESSIONs clients should either:-

“HEAR SOMETHING VALUABLE

FEEL SOMETHING REVEALING

OR LEARN SOMETHING USEFUL”

I operate Tuesday – Saturday and after hours if required during the week. My counselling room is at 3/120 Hoare Street, Manunda 4870 – upstairs from Inform Chiropractic Services. Bookings can be made by contacting me directly on my mobile emailing me at runningonempathy at iprimus dot com dot au.

I will provide counselling with sensitivity, compassion and care in a safe and supported environment.

Jennifer McCabe (BSW, Dip. SOH, Dip. Couns. ACAP)