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Do you want a garden that you have dreamed of, but life keeps getting in the way? Price Smart can handle your maintenance, leaving you more time to enjoy your garden. Are weeds getting in the way? We’re here for you. Do you want to put mulch down on your garden bed? We offer affordable mulch and… View moreDo you want a garden that you have dreamed of, but life keeps getting in the way? Price Smart can handle your maintenance, leaving you more time to enjoy your garden. Are weeds getting in the way? We’re here for you. Do you want to put mulch down on your garden bed? We offer affordable mulch and will even put it in for you if required. For a free quote and find out more call us or visit our website.
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Periods of heavy rain are expected about Wairarapa, the Tararua District, Marlborough including the Sounds and the northwestern ranges of Nelson, and a Heavy Rain Warning is in force for these areas.
Rain is expected about remaining central areas today and Tuesday, with persistent falls about … View morePeriods of heavy rain are expected about Wairarapa, the Tararua District, Marlborough including the Sounds and the northwestern ranges of Nelson, and a Heavy Rain Warning is in force for these areas.
Rain is expected about remaining central areas today and Tuesday, with persistent falls about the eastern hills of Wellington and Canterbury north of the Waimakariri river, especially about the hill country, and a Watch is in force for these areas.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case parts of this Watch are upgraded to a full Warning or other areas are added. Keep up to date here
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How sweet is Joan Hodgins? The Kāpiti woman recently celebrated her 90th birthday by treating 34 children to a day of adventure - which included Scenic flights, a trip to Wellington Zoo and a ride on a double-decker "party bus". It was a day that rewarded children who had… View moreHi neighbours,
How sweet is Joan Hodgins? The Kāpiti woman recently celebrated her 90th birthday by treating 34 children to a day of adventure - which included Scenic flights, a trip to Wellington Zoo and a ride on a double-decker "party bus". It was a day that rewarded children who had overcome tough times, Hodgins said.
"I thought that instead of having a lavish birthday party I could do something for children with difficulties. After all, if you're fortunate, isn't it nice to give to someone else?" To read more about Joan's story, click here.
Right now it’s bird breeding season, which means extra vigilance when trapping! The number of rats, stoats, and other bird predators you’re trapping may well go down as there are plenty of baby birds for them to dine out on instead of trap bait ☹️ So it’s really important to increase the … View moreRight now it’s bird breeding season, which means extra vigilance when trapping! The number of rats, stoats, and other bird predators you’re trapping may well go down as there are plenty of baby birds for them to dine out on instead of trap bait ☹️ So it’s really important to increase the effectiveness of these traps by clearing them much more often! This is the best thing you can do for the birds in your area between October and December.
Learn more about trapping at www.gw.govt.nz...
TV too loud for the family? Can’t follow conversation when socialising? Tinnitus driving you mad?
The staff at Courtenay Hearing Centre are proud of the difference they have made to the lives of their clients, and their client’s families, over the last 25 years.
We have clinics in … View moreTV too loud for the family? Can’t follow conversation when socialising? Tinnitus driving you mad?
The staff at Courtenay Hearing Centre are proud of the difference they have made to the lives of their clients, and their client’s families, over the last 25 years.
We have clinics in Courtenay Place, Paraparaumu, Waikanae and Levin. Visit our website www.courtenayhearing.co.nz for more information or contact us now on (04) 385 9144 or 000 432 766 to book a hearing assessment
Mention this ad for a $20 discount on a full diagnostic hearing assessment booked before Christmas 2018.
We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.
Registrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s … View moreRegistrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss out on the very special Earlybird offer, register before midnight 30 November and go in the draw to win 2x return flights to Fiji with Fiji Airways!*
Enter online today at www.brendanfootsupersiteroundthebays.co.nz
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Fourteen Kiwibank branches could close before Christmas, with more set to shut in the New Year. Kiwibank branches in Petone, Stoke and Johnsonville - all in the Wellington region - have been earmarked for closure, the state-owned bank has said.
Kiwibank is opening new branches in Thames, … View moreFourteen Kiwibank branches could close before Christmas, with more set to shut in the New Year. Kiwibank branches in Petone, Stoke and Johnsonville - all in the Wellington region - have been earmarked for closure, the state-owned bank has said.
Kiwibank is opening new branches in Thames, Whitiangi, Waihi, Matamata, Cambridge and Lower Hutt. Read more here
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!
Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View moreResene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!
Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Councillor Chris Milne recently complained about his wife being ticketed in a carpark for not wearing a seatbelt.
Do you think the police were justified in doing so?
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As a couples therapist, “We came in before there was a real problem” is music to my ears.
This very wise couple doesn’t wait until a crisis hits. No one is flirting with a coworker. Vicious, repetitive arguments aren’t heard late at night. Or worse, silence hasn’t crept into their … View moreAs a couples therapist, “We came in before there was a real problem” is music to my ears.
This very wise couple doesn’t wait until a crisis hits. No one is flirting with a coworker. Vicious, repetitive arguments aren’t heard late at night. Or worse, silence hasn’t crept into their marriage.
If only this couple were the norm.
Many couples don’t do maintenance on their relationship. Instead, they’re inundated with normal distractions – work stress, piles of laundry, figuring out how to make the car run for one more year, helping the kids with math homework.
The list goes on and on. The erosion of their relationship occurs slowly and steadily over time.
Problematic patterns may begin to entrench in the relationship, as when heavy rains run down a hill, and create deep furrows in the soil. When it rains again, the water will travel exactly where those gashes have worn themselves into the dirt.
Behavior and communication between two people work in the same way. When there’s a blowout argument, both people can find themselves saying and doing exactly what they said and did before – not even recognizing the destructive pattern.
“I don’t know why I can’t stop myself, but I say the same hurtful things I’ve said before. And then some.”
“I know if I walk away, she’ll get mad, but I do it anyway. I don’t know what else to do.”
This is a problem. When trust is damaged, when you’re not sure you even like your partner anymore, when words have been spoken that are difficult to forget, it can feel like it’s too late. You can give yourself permission, out of hurt or anger, to turn away emotionally. Detachment begins, and you imagine a fresh start, a new relationship, before you’ve even attempted to fix what’s wrong with the one you’re in.
Prevention over intervention
But how about the couple that comes in before those patterns begin their ominous downward spiral? What are they doing that’s different?
First, they are likely two people who take their fair share of the responsibility for the patterns they’ve created.
Second, they’re doing maintenance. They realize they just might be able to stop the rain before it begins. These couples are smart because according to the research, prevention is 3x more effective than intervention.
Much of the time, couples aren’t this proactive. Dr. Gottman’s research has shown that the average couple waits six years before seeking help with their marital problems. What are possible misconceptions about therapy that are preventing them from acting sooner?
Misconception #1: “Some stranger is going to tell me what to do.”
Therapy is not like school. An all-knowing therapist isn’t going to tell you what to do. The assumption that the therapist wants this kind of authority can set up understandable defensiveness and even a rebellious mindset before therapy has begun.
A good therapist has objectivity and the experience of being capable of making positive desired changes in your relationship. They act as a consultant would, seeing the problems you’re describing in the context of the hundreds of stories they’ve heard. They may connect present-day issues with your past, or notice behavior or communication patterns that are harder for you to notice.
It’s the same as a coach watching your golf swing, or a chef tasting food you’ve prepared. They offer insight into your behavior and suggest actionable changes.
Therapists consult. They don’t rule.
Ultimately, you decide if you want to take their advice.
Misconception #2: “Therapy costs too much, takes too much time, and is hard to find.”
These are common excuses. The truth is many therapists will work with you on the financial aspect of receiving support to make your marriage stronger and happier. While their time has a tangible cost, so does divorce.
To help you, it’s important to realize that there are a variety of ways therapist can work with a couple. There are brief therapy counselors who do shorter term work. There are also proactive therapists who take on clients because those couples are willing to work hard, and make positive changes in their relationship. You may have to look for these kinds of therapist, but they’re out there.
Start by searching the Gottman Referral Network.
Citing concerns about money, time, or availability can be a veil for a struggle with vulnerability.
My father-in-law used to joke, “People pay to talk to you?”
In many ways, his teasing revealed an important point.
Therapy is not all about the words being exchanged. It’s about creating a dynamic that is focused on you and what you want to change in your relationship. For couples, the role of the therapist is to provide compassion and support for both partners.
Couples therapy can feel vulnerable, because it is all about you. A good therapist earns your trust and provides safety for that very vulnerability. If you allow it.
Misconception #3: “I don’t want someone to know our business.”
There’s no getting around this one. At the root of this statement may lie a struggle with shame. If you’re $50,000 in debt, if you’ve got an addiction, if you were abused as a child, those are all things that are important for a therapist to know. Or the therapist can’t help.
A therapist is a professional, similar to an attorney, whose license depends on their practice of confidentiality. Not to mention, many therapist do what they do because they have had similar struggles and hardships and they know what it’s like to be alone in the messiness of life.
Problems, mistakes, and disappointments are difficult to reveal for everyone. Recognizing trauma for what it is, respecting, and letting go of shame is a huge part of therapeutic work.
It takes courage to reveal.
It takes trust to be vulnerable.
It takes humility to consider another perspective.
As a society, it’s time we changed our attitude about couples therapy.
Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.
The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.
… View moreEmergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.
The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.
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