Splash Psychology

Improving focus can have a profound impact on relationships by enhancing communication and understanding between individuals. When we actively listen to others, without distractions or divided attention, it shows that we value their words and feelings. This deeper level of engagement fosters stronger connections and trust, allowing both parties to feel seen and heard. Focus, and “being in the moment” take practice.

In counselling we can work on focus in a couple of different ways both directly and indirectly.

1. Reducing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders can help a person experience less dissociation, become less easily triggered or overwhelmed, and in a less direct way, can help to increase their ability to focus.

2. Helping a person with emotional regulation, noticing body sensations and emotions and learning how to cope with and manage these can allow a person to stay more present.

3. Learning how to communicate better with a partner or family members can help to increase focus. When we aren’t feeling we need to defend or prove ourselves we can free up energy to focus on others or on what is going on around us.

Focusing on the present moment in relationships can reduce stress and increase overall satisfaction. Many issues arise when people dwell on past conflicts or worry about future uncertainties, but staying focused on the here and now allows you to enjoy and appreciate each moment spent together. It helps create a positive, calm environment where both people feel secure and valued, ultimately strengthening the bond and paving the way for a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.

Even those of us diagnosed with ADHD can work on focus and studies have shown that we can grow grey matter in the brain when practicing our focus twice a day for a year! If your ability to focus is poor, and you feel counselling may help then feel free to book in for a session with one of us. We provide individual, couples, family and child-centred play therapy.

“Enter into children’s play, and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.”

— Virginia Axline.

Is your child struggling in school this year?

Whether they need help with social issues, big emotions, or working through schoolwork stress, we can help! No referral for our services is necessary.

We are trained in Play Therapy, Sand Play, and other techniques that are effective at helping children open up.

Contact us today here: https://splashyeg.com