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Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Premarital state tasks: how to explore if we are on the same page?
Какие задачи необходимо решить паре в начале отношений? Нам кажется, что есть ряд задач, которые будут достаточно универсальны как для...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jun 14, 20244 min read
Intimacy and sex in the long-term relationships
«И жили они долго и счастливо...» За скобками - у них была близость, эмоциональная и физическая. Так ли это в реальной жизни? Увы, сильно...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 29, 20244 min read
Мифы, распространенные заблуждения и реальные факты про супружескую терапию
Чаще всего люди обращаются к супружескому или семейному терапевту для того, чтобы улучшить контакт в паре, решить конфликты, восстановить...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 26, 20242 min read
10 benefits of playing board games as a family
10 причин, почему семейные психологи рекомендуют семьям с детьми играть в настольные игры. Современный мир настольных игр очень...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Making Marriage Work
Why some marriages work, and some don't? Is there any research that will give you specific answers? Yes! Dr. John Gottman and his...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Oct 19, 20222 min read
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN STARTING COUPLES COUNSELLING?
Typically, the process of counselling is divided into 3 phases: • The Assessment Phase • The Working Phase • The Completion Phase Let’s...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jan 3, 20221 min read
Five Love Languages Chart
The "Five Love Languages" is a well-known theory developed by Dr. Gary Chapman. The model is easily accessible, and, at the same time, it...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Sep 28, 20211 min read
"Good enough parents". How to improve parenting skills and gain more confidence?
"Good enough parents". How to improve parenting skills and gain more confidence?" is a free webinar by Olga Shchedrinskaya MCP, RCC, CCC...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Free workshop - Happy marriage - myth or reality?
A free online workshop by Olga Shchedrinskaya MCP, RCC, CCC; "... and they lived happily ever after" - these are the most common final...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 19, 20211 min read
The key elements of fulfilling and meaningful long-term relationships
The relationship has a unique past, present, and future. A functional and supportive couple can discuss past events (including ups and...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Aug 6, 20202 min read
The power of emotional intelligence in the relationship
There’s enough research on healthy, successful marriages to confirm that there is a scientific pattern to building long-term marriage...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jun 17, 20202 min read
Why the friendship between parents and children doesn't work?
Some parents believe that they should become best friends with their children. Unfortunately, this approach has significant risk factors...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jun 14, 20201 min read
Therapy as a shared journey
I like to think about therapy as a journey that the client (family) and the counsellor take together. One of the most important and...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 30, 20201 min read
Parenting as a "coctail"
According to the Attachment Theory, for children to feel good, they have to receive a combination of signals of “acceptance” from their...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 28, 20202 min read
Seven reasons why family counselling is beneficial for the depression treatment
1. A family therapist can identify a family member having depression at a time when this problem may go unnoticed. At this stage, it is...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 19, 20201 min read
Who can benefit from Gottman's Method Couple Therapy?
What is the Gottman Method? The Gottman Method is an approach to couples’ therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple’s...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Mar 21, 20201 min read
What to say about separation and divorce to children?
Unfortunately, not all marriages will last forever. It is hard to end the relationship for adults, and it is also very challenging for...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Feb 6, 20201 min read
Virginia Satir: best quotes
Virginia Satir (26 June 1916 – 10 September 1988) was an author and therapist, known especially for her approach to family therapy and...
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