What is the one major common denominator I notice that inhibits a healthy approach to conflict? Humans. Yes – you. Confronting, right? Rarely do we have the headspace to point the finger at ourselves when it comes to arguments with our partners. Why? Let me explain what the theme of "self" is so important to check why your approach to the conflict may be going so wrong. You may actually quite like my idea! TIME FOR A MUCH NEEDED POSITIVE INJECTION INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Enter DEC21 until 31 December If your relationship isn’t working for you, don’t give up on it yet! There are 3 mini-courses on offer so I can help you find that elusive spark, communicate better and rediscover the intimacy you crave. Take my free quiz to LEARN MORE on the best mini-course for you. Joanne Wilson is the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship – All The DIY Tools For Your Most Important Project ($29.99). She is a neuropsychotherapist inspiring the community for thriving and dynamic relationships that impact generations for mental well-being. Find out more on her online courses at www.relationshiprejuvenator.com

We've all heard that "Jealousy is a curse"! You may have also read that "Envy is the art of counting another's blessings instead of your own." How about this one?  "A flower never thinks of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms". Jealousy wilts your relationships. The most well known form of jealousy is the sense of rivalry and suspicion. The unpleasant apprehension of infidelity. Tune into learn what I commonly notice amongst couples I work with that really unravels them: TIME FOR A MUCH NEEDED POSITIVE INJECTION INTO YOU RELATIONSHIP? The much loved, 10-Day Relationship Recharge is back.  If your relationship isn’t working for you, don’t give up on it yet!  I can help you find that elusive spark, communicate better and rediscover the intimacy you crave in just 10 days. And the best part? You can do this without your partner! (You can of course do it together if you’d like). LEARN MORE. Joanne Wilson is the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship – All The DIY Tools For Your Most Important Project ($29.99). She is a neuropsychotherapist inspiring the community for thriving and dynamic relationships that impact generations for mental well-being. Find out more on her online courses at www.relationshiprejuvenator.com

Jane and Mark are great communicators. Their lifestyle is organised, structured and fun for their four children all under 14 years old. All children enjoy at least two after school activities each per week despite Mark working full time and Jane part-time. One child has special needs so attends additional therapies. Despite this, their lifestyle ticks along extremely well. Jane and Mark have rarely argued throughout their 16-year marriage so why were they in my counselling room? Tune in to find out how they had fallen prey to a common mistake in relationships. Head to my next FREE event, contributing as guest speaker to Focus on the Family for Marriage Week on Saturday 18 September: Intimacy is not just Physical. Joanne Wilson is the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship – All The DIY Tools For Your Most Important Project ($29.99). She is a neuropsychotherapist inspiring the community for thriving and dynamic relationships that impact generations for mental well-being. Find out more at www.relationshiprejuvenator.com

Have you ever struggled to comprehend or accept your partner’s previous life before you? Maybe they can’t handle your horrible histories? ​Welcome to Part 2 of my Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes Series. Here are some particularly challenging topics I’ve noticed when you can’t get past your spouse’s past: They’ve:​ lied or covered up mistakes from their family, friends or partner cheated on their previous partner had more sexual partners than you'd have preferred retained very close associations with their previous partner’s family or friends Don’t forget to check out Jo's Facebook Lives with "Relationship Rehab with Jo" to inject some relational inspirations into your week! Joanne Wilson is the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship – All The DIY Tools For Your Most Important Project ($29.99). She is a neuropsychotherapist inspiring the community for thriving and dynamic relationships that impact generations for mental well-being. Find out more about her latest relationships mini-course intake at www.relationshiprejuvenator.com Early-bird pricing concludes 21 August 2021.

Welcome to the “Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes” series as noticed in the counselling room. You are welcome to enjoy this also from personal experience as a married relationship therapist who is living and breathing the wondrous relationship reality! Check out this series on my Instagram TV channel and on Facebook Live. Joanne Wilson is the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship – All The DIY Tools For Your Most Important Project ($29.99). She is a neuropsychotherapist inspiring the community for thriving and dynamic relationships that impact generations for mental well-being. Find out more at www.relationshiprejuvenator.com

Our interview with the incredible Dr Hugh Mackay and his fascinating acronym of the QPL! What an honour to share his insight and I know you'll note his findings make perfect sense! Hugh Mackay is a social researcher and bestselling author of 19 books, including The Good Life, The Art of Belonging and his latest: Australia Reimagined. He has had a 60-year career in social research, and was also a weekly newspaper columnist for over 25 years. Among many honorary appointments, he has been deputy chairman of the Australia Council for the Arts, chairman of trustees of Sydney Grammar School, the inaugural chairman of the ACT government’s Community Inclusion Board and an honorary professor at Macquarie, Wollongong and Charles Sturt universities. He is currently a patron of the Asylum Seekers Centre Hugh is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and of the Royal Society of NSW. In recognition of his pioneering work in social research, he has been awarded honorary doctorates by Charles Sturt, Macquarie, NSW, Western Sydney and Wollongong universities. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2015.

As it turns out - quite a lot!  Find out why in this article as part of my "Inhibitors to Intimacy" series. - Check out my weekly column in the @sunshinecoastdaily Weekend Mag or on my Blog https://www.theconfidantecounselling.com/blog. - Tune in to radio Salt 106.5 https://salt1065.com/ each Friday morning for my co-host with Kristian on the morning Wakeup - Enjoy FREE relationship resources at www.relationshiprejuvenator.com

It's a wrap for my Inhibitors to Intimacy series with this beautiful term, Naked to the Soul". It blends beautifully with explaining one of those main blocks to the love your crave and deserve. With special thanks to Peter Janetzki for his expertise on this. Read this article as part of my "Inhibitors to Intimacy" series HERE. - Check out my weekly column in the @sunshinecoastdaily Weekend Mag or this areas on my Blog https://www.theconfidantecounselling.com/blog. - Tune in to radio Salt 106.5 https://salt1065.com/ each Friday morning for my co-host with Kristian on the morning Wakeup - Enjoy FREE relationship resources at www.relationshiprejuvenator.com

In these unprecedented times of a pandemic with terrifying updates bombarded so easily accessible to our hand-held devices at lightning speed. More than ever do we need to count on others for a sense of safety - especially for those in a relationship who want the safety their connection can bring. There's been no better time to evaluate the health of your relationship as we practise social distancing is encouraged social isolation for some. Great relationships feature a healthy sense of self, independence and interdependence. This means you have flexibility, reciprocity without controlling behaviours. It can be a delicate balance that may have you relying on or conforming to your partner too much, leaving you without purpose or direction. Alternatively, too much independence can leave you living like flatmates, with little support and no chance of attaining joint goals. Listen in to find out the signs you're losing yourself in your relationships. - Check out my weekly column in the @sunshinecoastdaily Weekend Mag or this areas on my Blog https://www.theconfidantecounselling.com/blog. - Tune in to radio Salt 106.5 https://salt1065.com/ each Friday morning for my co-host with Kristian on the morning Wakeup - Enjoy FREE relationship resources at www.relationshiprejuvenator.com

Tune in to the first of my new series, "Stockpiling Relationship Solutions". How do you cope with the unknown? What behaviours do those of you in a relationship find your partner exhibit when fearful? Do you have a child who surprises you with bizarre and unsettling responses to change or feeling scared? In these unprecedented times of a pandemic with terrifying updates bombarded so easily accessible to our hand-held devices at lightning speed, we can be shocked by other’s response to fear.  DOWNLOAD MY NEW FREE WORKBOOK from www.relationshiprejuvenator.com GREAT IDEAS TO STOCKPILE SOLUTIONS FOR SUPER MENTAL HEALTH How to protect your mental and physical health during the pandemic + awesome activities to stay sane! Your sensible and simple guide to support you and anyone in your household throughout recommended physical distancing.  It is completely FREE and my gift to you featuring: - a personalised go-to guide to contemplate the best approach for you - just fill in the blanks! - the importance of a sensible approach for the best advantage for a healthy immune system - 13 key concepts to consider when physically distanced from others - ways to inspire yourself to connect and thrive - an array of activities to ensure you continue to feel hopeful and well.