Olga ShchedrinskayaSep 13, 20201 minReading for well beingI have chosen a selection of 10 books to help you understand and manage your health and wellbeing. The books from this list help better...
Olga ShchedrinskayaAug 26, 20201 minSelf-compassion skillsMany people are good at being caring and supportive of others – family members, friends, neighbours. But some of those people feel that...
Olga ShchedrinskayaAug 6, 20202 minThe power of emotional intelligence in the relationshipThere’s enough research on healthy, successful marriages to confirm that there is a scientific pattern to building long-term marriage...
Olga ShchedrinskayaJul 22, 20201 minThe key elements of fulfilling and meaningful long-term relationshipsThe relationship has a unique past, present, and future. A functional and supportive couple can discuss past events (including ups and...
Olga ShchedrinskayaJul 10, 20202 min How to develop self-compassion skills?People with a mood disorder (as well as people who have experienced traumatic experiences or people with anxiety disorder) almost always...
Olga ShchedrinskayaJul 1, 20203 minExploring underlying issues for children’s anxiety, phobias and fearsSometimes it seems to me that there is something in common between the work of a detective and a clinical counsellor. You often have to...
Olga ShchedrinskayaJun 17, 20202 minWhy 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 ShchedrinskayaJun 14, 20201 minTherapy as a shared journeyI like to think about therapy as a journey that the client (family) and the counsellor take together. One of the most important and...
Olga ShchedrinskayaJun 4, 20203 minDepression hurts!Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take hold and just won’t go...
Olga ShchedrinskayaMay 30, 20201 minParenting 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 ShchedrinskayaMay 28, 20202 minSeven reasons why family counselling is beneficial for the depression treatment1. 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 ShchedrinskayaMay 19, 20201 minWho 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 ShchedrinskayaMay 7, 20201 minBlack DogMany people experience low mood. Their families might be afraid to talk about their struggles and don't know where to turn for help....
Olga ShchedrinskayaApr 24, 20201 minMaking Marriage WorkWhy some marriages work, and some don't? Is there any research that will give you specific answers? Yes! Dr. John Gottman and his...
Olga ShchedrinskayaMar 21, 20201 minWhat 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 ShchedrinskayaFeb 6, 20201 minVirginia Satir: best quotesVirginia Satir (26 June 1916 – 10 September 1988) was an author and therapist, known especially for her approach to family therapy and...
Olga ShchedrinskayaFeb 3, 20201 minFamily Tree Counselling - Values & PrinciplesMy practice is guided by the following core values and principles: Everyone has the ability to change and live a better life. All...
