Suzi Wallis / Counsellor & Family Therapist / Auckland, Aotearoa

14/11/2025

"Roadside drug testing will be rolled out in Wellington next month, with a plan to spread nation-wide by mid-2026.

New Zealand Police representatives have assured ADHD New Zealand that those on stimulant medication for ADHD will not be penalised by the screening process.

Police say ADHD prescription medication won't test positive"

The latest information from New Zealand Police about the roadside drug testing rollout

13/11/2025

"Often parents struggle with communication once their child becomes a teenager. They feel dismissed by them because they prefer their peers or turn towards devices rather than meaningful conversations. The calendar fills up fast during these years, which make deeper conversations even more scarce. Building in a family ritual of connection is incredibly important while raising teens. It may have been easier to have regular family dinners when the children are younger, but often with the increased demands of school, sports and social obligations nightly family dinners fall by the wayside once the kids hit the teenage years. Maintaining family rituals like a weekly family meal can be a way comes together, and it can be protected without having to make too many exceptions."

Talking with your teen without them shutting down or tuning out can feel impossible. Learn some strategies to engage them effectively.

12/11/2025

Always 💕

11/11/2025

"You’re staring at the stack of bills on your kitchen counter—half yours, half theirs—and wondering how couples actually make this whole “shared life” thing work. Sound familiar?

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve recently discovered that combining two financial lives is more complex than anyone warned you about.

Most couples dive into shared living arrangements thinking love will figure out the logistics. But research shows that financial stress is one of the top predictors of relationship conflict. The good news? It can be managed effectively with the right approach."

https://www.gottman.com/blog/combining-finances-and-responsibilities-a-complete-guide-for-couples/

10/11/2025

We all need people to lean on, even those who support others 🥹

09/11/2025

You've got this 💪👑

08/11/2025

Pain is part of your journey, it's not your whole story.

07/11/2025

Feelings need appropriate attention and care, validation and acknowledgement.

06/11/2025

"What do you do if you love your partner, but you are no longer in love with your partner? Does the feeling of love transform or change over time?

In my book Principia Amoris: The New Science of Love, I explain the three natural phases of love. While being in love is a very complex experience, my research has identified choice points when love may either progress to a deeper place, or deteriorate."

Dr. John Gottman's research identified the three natural phases of love, or choice points when love may either progress deeper or deteriorate.

05/11/2025

Keep going warrior 💪👑

04/11/2025

"Are you stuck in Marriage, Inc? Learn how to bring the thrill back in your relationship."

Discover tips from an award-winning psychologist on how to fall back in love with your partner. These are tips that actually work.

03/11/2025

Once you recognise this, you can work as a team to reconnect, during the out times...