Gudrun Frerichs, PhD

How to Spot Disfunctional Relationship Dynamics?

A perfectly easy way to spot dysfunctional relationships dynamics is by using the Drama Triangle. In order to have successful relationships and to avoid re-enacting dysfunctional ways of relating you need to be able to understand the dynamics between yourself and others. When and how do you end up in the position of feeling victimised? When and how are you 'sucked-in' to the position of the rescuer? And how does it happen that you find yourself persecuting others?

Conflict Management: The Connecting Dialogue

Here is a beautiful but simple strategy to deal with conflict effectively. It's  a simple four step process "THE CONNECTING DIALOGUE" originally developed by Non-Violent Communication developer Rosenberg that minimizes the likelihood of defensive reactions in others.  One important question needs to be asked at the beginning of starting a connecting dialogue: Do you want to be right or do you want to connect. If you want to be right you don't have to bother with this technique. This is, as the name suggest, aimed at connecting.

FREE Mini-Course "The Secret of Successful Relationships"

The 7 step remedy for tired or stressed relationships

This 7 day course is jam packed with lots of information and exercises about relationships and communication. It's an introduction into the principles of clean communication that gives you an idea what you could improve in order to have relationships that are intimate, meaningful, and successful.

The skills introduced are state of the art communication skills. There are no better ones out there. It's the best current thinking and practice has been able to identify.

Acquiring these skills is not rocket science. You don't have to have a PhD. Everybody can learn them. All you have to do is LEARN them and PRACTICE them. Practice, practice, and practice will make you successful in your intimate relationships as well as your professional working relationships.

Free Test: Are You Visual / Kinaesthetic/ Auditory?

Many models are used to categorise people. I will share with you today the model of perceptional positions. This model distinguishes between people according to what main perceptional channel they use to interact with the world. This has been widely used in learning and teaching and is known as the VAK (V=visual, A=auditory, and K=Kinaesthetic) model.

How To Stay In Love: Comprehensive Home Study Course

• Is your relationship in distress?

• Do you feel unfulfilled in your relationship?

• Could you and your partner do a 'hell-of-a-lot' better?

• Do you struggle to remain in a relationship long enough for any deeper bonds to build? 

If you have answered the above questions with YES, it's time to do something about it and take our intensive 1o Step Home Study Course!

A Successful Relationship is a discipline and not just a matter of finding the 'right partner'. It depends on working every day on relating well to your partner and being mindful of each others' needs and actions. Our course will give you the tools to achieve just that.

The home study course "How To Stay In Love" is a practical course that gives you a step by step approach to improving your relationships. The 10 steps are jam-packed with information and exercises that help you get your struggling relationships back on track.

Improve Your Communication: Home Study Course

Good communication skills are not something we are born with. We have to learn them – just as we have to learn social rules and mores. Many people hold the belief that they should know how to communicate successfully. We can see the fall-out of this mis-perception in all areas of private and professional lives.

The Course Will Help You to …

• Communicate effectively in any social situation.
• Be able to establish and maintain successful relationships.
• Get your needs met.
• Develop self-confidence, self-respect, and self-esteem.
• Be successful in your career.
• Have effective collegial relationships at work.
• Manage conflict resourcefully both in your private and professional life.

Dr. Martin Seligman Talks About Positive Psychology

Hear it from "the horses mouth" - Dr. Martin Seligman talks about positive psychology and authentic happiness.Source: www.ted.com