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At some stage most of us go through a time when we have to be strong and brave. In Christchurch at the moment people are asking “how long will this continue?” For some of us this question really is “how long do we need to be brave?” Sleepless nights, fear and anxiety have their impact on all areas of your life, affecting your personal health and relationships. Here’s how to build resilience and courage.

Over the past five months we have been under considerable stress in Christchurch as a result of the constant aftershocks. The latest quake on February 22 seems to be the final straw for many. Much of the central city is destroyed and there has been an exodus from Christchurch. Those that remain are burdened with the clean up and the costs: financial, material and emotional.

Most of us have goals, and by and large, we are probably pretty good at achieving most of them. Most of us have dreams, and by and large we only dream about them. Only a few turn their dreams into reality. Simple as it may seem the techniques which you use probably automatically and subconsciously for achieving the small things are the key behind getting those dreams.

Why does talking about something sometimese make you feel better about it and sometimes worse? Peter Campbell explores the neurolinguistic roots of successful counselling.

A separation is always painful for all involved. How can you get over someone and get on with life? Peter gives a few tips.

I have played a lot of sport in my time and have watched or even participated in games where the worse player has somehow managed to win. This was particularly galling when I was the player being defeated and I could do seemingly nothing as my opponent, lacking technique and finesse, doggedly took my game to pieces and came out the bloody victor at the end. Most sportspeople know this experience. So how does it happen?

It is a common mistake among couples that they only go to a relationship coach or counselor when things get bad. This is like suggesting that the All Blacks shouldn’t have a coach unless they start losing games. The time when you should ask for advice about your relationship is before you have started it.

What can you do when a debilitating sickness is holding you back from what you want in life? Peter Campbell relates one approach he used on a client whose potential was being limited.

Do you know of people despairing on the brink of a relationship break-up? Now there is hope of reconciliation and renewal of that old love.

Doing is believing when it comes to recovering from traumatic experiences.

Learn the new approach taken by the Brooklyn Program in New York which had revolutionized how people can overcome addiction without giving it up - they leave it behind.

How can clinical problems such as depression be overcome without resorting to drugs. Peter explores the problem from an NLP perspective.

As a linguist I have always been interested in improving my linguistic ability. Learn about a new approach to Linguistic Excellence using NLP to develop latent skills you may have only ever dreamed about.