Journey 008 - Managing Relationships in Times of Crisis (Bruni Lifestyle Consultancy)

<p>Uncertainty creates anxiety. Anxiety feeds into destructive behaviour that can deteriorate our relationships. Even if we are not experiencing anxiety as such, we might feel frustrated after being stuck in close quarters with the same people for the last five weeks and counting. How do we control our anxiety or frustration to ensure relationship growth instead of breakdown as we possibly emerge out of lockdown? </p><p>Counsellor and BWRT therapist, Tammy Bruni talks about her incredible journey of separation and reconnection with her own husband, and in light of this, tools that could help us manage our own relationships.</p><p><strong>Part 1: Life in Abu Dhabi (6:28)</strong></p><p>After spending years travelling around, Tammy finally set up her counselling practice in Abu Dhabi. They offer a range of services, including online counselling sessions. She discusses why she became a counsellor, her passion for personal development and growth and the importance of tapping into our creative side to improve our mental and physical wellbeing.</p><p><i>Key Questions</i></p><p><i>Q2: Why you did you decide to become a counsellor? (8:52)</i></p><p><i>Q3: What is implied by the ‘creative development’ part of your company?  (16:45)</i></p><p><strong>Part 2: The Impact of Close Quarters and Uncertainty on Relationships (20:26)</strong></p><p>Uncertainty is probably one of the main challenges people are facing at the moment. Tammy explains different responses to uncertainty and how this can affect our relationships. She gives some poignant examples from her own life.</p><p><i>Q6: What kind of responses are typical in uncertain times? What is the better response to have? (20:44)</i></p><p><i>Q9: Can you relate the situation to your own life and perhaps tell us about your experience of disconnecting, reconnecting and even being ‘too connected’?  (28:04)</i></p><p><strong>Part 3: Growth or Breakdown - Routine and Other Strategies to Manage Relationships (31:25)</strong></p><p>We discuss key strategies that can be applied in ge