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...
Michael PhilpFeb 20, 20184 min readWhat if people don't like meThe topic of discussion in my office at Grove Psychology with my clients this week has been about how they think others will perceive...
Michael PhilpDec 4, 20174 min readHow to survive ChristmasIt's about this time of the year that the most common conversation throughout the day with my clients is around Christmas, and how...
Michael PhilpAug 7, 20173 min readMake a change to more helpful and healthy coping behavioursI attended a workshop several years ago and the presenter said "every behaviour serves a function". This phrase has stuck with me since...
Michael PhilpJun 12, 20173 min read4 ways to parent mindfullyI’m going to suggest something controversial here. As parents we are often looking for ways to help manage our children’s behaviour....
Michael PhilpJan 29, 20173 min readParenting in the digital ageThe continual rise of technology has presented a set of unique challenges for today's parents. The use of technology and devices are so...
Michael PhilpJan 8, 20174 min readPraise versus Descriptive Praise for ChildrenYou may have seen the viral video from Simon Sinek discussing the "millennial question", and what has been bluntly described as 'what is...
Michael PhilpNov 29, 20164 min readTantrumsHere's a great picture of my then two year old daughter, having a tantrum while we tried to take a family photo on the famous Spanish...