Michael PhilpAug 24, 20214 min readBuy now pay laterAvoidance of anxiety and discomfort is the high interest loan you don't want to take.
Michael PhilpJul 28, 20202 min readSometimes growth hurtsI've been talking to my clients about self-sacrificing behaviours. You're the person who stays behind at work; who friends call to complain
Michael PhilpJun 30, 20203 min readTo have close and meaningful relationships, we have to accept the risk of hurtNo doubt you've seen this yin and yang symbol. I've been using it to show the complex interactions that we have in a push-pull relationships
Michael PhilpDec 10, 20193 min readHow to help your child build resilienceresilience is not the absence of feelings of sadness, anxiety, worry, stress, or anger. It's the ability to cope with these strong feelings
Michael PhilpJun 25, 20192 min readHaving friends from a variety of groups can help your child manage difficult social situationsWhile the FIFA Women's World Cup is currently being played out in France, my wife thought it would a good 'girl empowerment' moment to...
Michael PhilpFeb 26, 20192 min readActing with IntegrityIt would be nice if everyone behaved the way you expected them to. In an ideal world, people would be courteous of others, act...
Michael PhilpFeb 12, 20192 min readAre you self-sabotaging your relationships?Do you unconsciously "test" your partner to see their commitment to you? Do you find yourself in "push/pull" relationships where you want...