SilverPeak Consulting-Addiction& Mental Health Rehabilitation

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday, may have been only five feet tall, but she made herself larger than life. She challenged stereotypes about women, appearance and substance with a wink, a healthy dose of self-aware irony and a refusal to apologize for what she wanted.

24/08/2026

When Loss Tests Relationships

"When Karinja died, a WhatsApp group was formed, and I found myself asking difficult questions. How much have I contributed to funerals, weddings and other family events over the years? During my wedding, Karinja did not contribute. When I was unwell and spent two months in hospital, Karinja, despite being my neighbour, never called or came to see me, Mark shared.
As I listened I could not but feel Mark. That's when I thought about the 5 things to consider for every relationship.Life teaches us that relationships require discernment. Here are five lessons:

1. Stop confusing obligation with relationship.
Giving should come from genuine care, not pressure or fear of being judged.

2. Pay attention to patterns.
Someone who consistently disappears during your difficult moments should not expect unlimited access to your generosity during theirs.

3. Do not give beyond your capacity.
You are not required to empty yourself for people who have never shown concern for your wellbeing.

4. Learn to establish boundaries.
You can respect people without participating in every expectation placed upon you.

5. Give from conviction, not guilt.
When someone dies, compassion is appropriate. But grief does not erase history, and death should not be used to manufacture obligations.

Sometimes wisdom means helping. Sometimes wisdom means stepping back. Know the difference.

22/08/2026

The need for honesty, give your spouse the truth they need

David and Mercy had reached a difficult stage in their marriage. Mercy often sensed that David was withholding information about finances and family decisions. David insisted he was avoiding unnecessary conflict. Mercy experienced the secrecy as rejection and began questioning other parts of the relationship. At Silverpeak Consulting Group, David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge help couples examine how secrecy, avoidance and incomplete communication weaken trust.

Rebuilding Love and Trust, by Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge and David Kuria Ndungu, focuses on rebuilding trust, restoring intimacy and strengthening relationships. The book was independently published in 2025.

Honesty is an emotional need because your spouse needs reliable information about the relationship.

Tell the truth about important matters.

Discuss financial decisions.

Disclose changes affecting the family.

Admit mistakes.

Correct false information.

Answer reasonable questions.

Do not conceal information simply because the conversation feels uncomfortable.

David Kuria helps couples examine the difference between privacy and secrecy.

Privacy protects personal space.

Secrecy withholds information relevant to the marriage.

A spouse does not need access to every private thought. A spouse does need truthful communication about matters affecting shared responsibilities, trust and commitment.

Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge helps couples identify avoidance patterns.

One partner hides financial problems.

Another avoids discussing dissatisfaction.

One partner conceals contact with someone who threatens the relationship.

Another keeps silent about resentment until the conflict becomes severe.

These patterns create uncertainty.

At Silverpeak Consulting Group, marriage therapy provides a structured setting for couples to discuss sensitive issues without turning every disclosure into another attack.

David Kuria encourages specific communication.

Instead of saying, “Everything is fine,” explain what is happening.

Instead of saying, “You would get angry,” discuss the concern directly.

Instead of hiding a mistake, disclose it and explain how you intend to correct it.

Winnerose helps couples practise difficult conversations through guided questions.

“What information have you been avoiding?”

“Why have you avoided the conversation?”

“What effect has the secrecy had?”

“What does your spouse need to feel informed?”

“What agreement should guide similar situations in future?”

Honesty also requires timing and responsibility. You do not need to disclose information during an explosive argument. Choose a suitable time, state the issue clearly and allow your spouse to respond.

Honesty without empathy becomes harshness.

Honesty with accountability creates room for repair.

The authors' book places trust at the centre of relationship rebuilding.

At Silverpeak, David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge help couples turn honesty into daily practice through communication, accountability and agreed boundaries.

Tell the truth.

Explain the facts.

Accept the consequences.

Correct mistakes.

Keep future commitments.

Your spouse needs confidence in what you say.

Trust grows when your words and conduct consistently match.

22/08/2026

The need for respect, protect your spouse’s dignity

Peter and Anne had developed a habit of correcting each other in front of their children. Peter mocked Anne when she made mistakes. Anne responded by questioning Peter’s decisions in front of family members. Both called the behaviour normal marital conflict. Over time, respect declined and resentment grew. At Silverpeak Consulting Group, David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge help couples examine how everyday communication affects dignity, trust and emotional connection.

Rebuilding Love and Trust, by Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge and David Kuria Ndungu, focuses on rebuilding trust, restoring intimacy and strengthening relationships. The book was independently published in 2025.

Respect means treating your spouse as a person whose feelings, views, boundaries and contributions deserve consideration.

Respect appears in ordinary behaviour.

Listen without ridicule.

Avoid insults.

Do not expose private disagreements to friends or relatives.

Do not use your spouse's weaknesses during arguments.

Give your spouse space to finish a point.

Discuss disagreements privately.

Acknowledge contributions.

Respect agreed boundaries.

David Kuria encourages couples to examine the language they use during conflict. Words spoken in anger still affect the relationship after the argument ends.

Instead of saying, “You are useless,” describe the problem.

Say, “I am frustrated because the agreed responsibility was not completed.”

Instead of saying, “You never think,” say, “I need us to discuss this decision before we act.”

Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge helps couples identify patterns of contempt, criticism, withdrawal and defensiveness. These patterns often turn a specific disagreement into an attack on the relationship itself.

At Silverpeak Consulting Group, marriage therapy gives couples an opportunity to identify these patterns and practise alternative responses.

David Kuria may ask each partner to describe a recent conflict without insults or accusations.

Winnerose may then help each partner identify:

What happened?

What did you feel?

What did you need?

What did you say?

How did your spouse respond?

What could you change next time?

This process moves the couple from blame towards responsibility.

Respect also applies when partners disagree.

You do not need to share the same opinion.

You need to communicate without humiliation.

You can say, “I disagree with your decision, but I want to understand why you made it.”

You can say, “I see the issue differently, but I will listen.”

You can set a boundary without attacking your spouse.

Respect also includes privacy. Do not share intimate details of your marriage for entertainment or public approval.

David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge place trust and intimacy at the centre of their relationship work.

At Silverpeak, couples work on practical communication habits, emotional awareness, conflict management and relationship repair.

Your spouse needs to feel valued during disagreement as well as during peaceful moments.

Protect dignity.

Control your language.

Listen.

Disagree respectfully.

Repair quickly when you cause harm.

Consistent respect creates conditions where trust and emotional connection have room to grow.

22/08/2026

Strengthen your decision making

Mary had been sober for several months. One evening, an old friend invited her to a gathering where people were using drugs. Mary knew the setting was risky, but she had no plan for refusing the invitation. At Silverpeak Consulting Group, David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge help clients examine decisions, consequences and high risk situations as part of structured recovery support.

The Addiction Recovery Blueprint, by Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge and David Kuria Ndungu, was published in 2025. The 136 page book presents a practical approach to breaking addiction, finding healing and building a purposeful, sober life.

The fourteenth secret is to make recovery decisions before pressure arrives.

Know your risky situations.

Know your boundaries.

Prepare your response.

Leave unsafe settings early.

Keep trusted contacts available.

Do not negotiate with a situation you already know threatens your recovery.

David Kuria’s practical approach focuses on helping clients examine the link between choices and consequences.

Ask yourself:

What decision am I facing?

What usually happens after this decision?

Does this choice support my recovery?

Who should I contact before deciding?

Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge encourages clients to practise decision making during counselling sessions. A client reviews previous situations, identifies warning signs and develops alternative responses.

At Silverpeak Consulting Group, addiction management and individual counselling form part of the services associated with the organisation. Available public information also identifies David Kuria with Silverpeak Consulting Group.

Write three recovery rules.

Do not visit places linked to previous substance use.

Do not keep substances within reach.

Contact your support person when cravings become difficult.

Review these rules regularly.

The goal is not to control every event around you. The goal is to control your response to situations where you have meaningful choices.

David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge present recovery as practical daily work. The book’s focus on purposeful sober living supports this approach.

Make the safer decision early.

Protect your recovery before pressure becomes overwhelming.

Seek professional support when cravings, withdrawal or relapse risk become difficult to manage.

22/08/2026

Peter had stopped using alcohol, but his body still showed the effects of years of poor sleep, irregular meals and neglect. At Silverpeak Consulting Group, David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge help clients include physical wellbeing in their recovery plans.

The Addiction Recovery Blueprint, by Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge and David Kuria Ndungu, presents recovery as a process involving healing, resilience, healthy habits, relapse prevention and purposeful living. The book was published in September 2025 and has 136 pages.

The eleventh secret is to rebuild your body while rebuilding your life.

Create regular meal times.

Drink enough water.

Develop a consistent sleep routine.

Exercise within your physical limits.

Attend medical appointments.

Follow prescribed treatment.

Avoid replacing one harmful substance with another.

David Kuria encourages clients to examine basic health routines alongside psychological and behavioural patterns. Poor sleep, isolation and unmanaged stress often create difficult recovery periods.

Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge encourages clients to make health goals specific.

Do not write, “I will become healthier.”

Write, “I will eat breakfast each morning.”

Write, “I will walk for 20 minutes three times this week.”

Write, “I will attend my scheduled counselling session.”

At Silverpeak Consulting Group, addiction management and counselling form part of the support offered to clients. The recovery approach described by the organisation connects addiction support with longer term wellbeing.

The book also highlights nutrition and healthy habits as part of rebuilding the mind and body during recovery.

David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge apply this principle through practical recovery planning.

Assess your current routine.

Choose one health goal.

Track the behaviour.

Review progress weekly.

Adjust the plan.

Seek appropriate medical support when needed.

Recovery involves the whole person. Your body, emotions, relationships, routines and environment all influence how you live during recovery.

The practical message is clear, treat physical health as part of recovery, build small habits, track them consistently and use professional support when health problems require specialised care.

22/08/2026

Treat relapse as a signal for review, not permission to give up

Brian had maintained sobriety for four months. After an argument at home, he used alcohol again. He felt ashamed and considered abandoning treatment. At Silverpeak Consulting Group, David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge help clients examine what happened, identify the gaps in their recovery plan and return to treatment.

The Addiction Recovery Blueprint, by Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge and David Kuria Ndungu, presents recovery as a practical, step by step process for breaking addiction, finding healing and building a purposeful sober life. The book was published in 2025.

The seventh secret is learning from setbacks.

Do not hide a lapse.

Record what happened before it.

Identify the trigger.

Identify the people involved.

Identify the thoughts and emotions.

Review the decision points.

Strengthen the recovery plan.

David Kuria encourages clients to examine the sequence rather than label themselves as failures. A setback provides information about weaknesses in the recovery plan.

Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge focuses on accountability. Take responsibility for the decision, identify what needs to change and seek support early.

At Silverpeak Consulting Group, addiction management and individual counselling provide a setting for clients to examine these patterns and develop practical recovery strategies.

After a setback, return to structure.

Contact your therapist.

Tell a trusted support person.

Avoid the environment linked to the lapse.

Review your trigger plan.

Restore healthy routines.

Address the underlying problem.

Do not let shame become another trigger.

A lapse needs prompt attention. Continued substance use requires professional assessment and appropriate treatment.

David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge present recovery as an active process. Progress depends on honest self examination, practical planning and continued effort.

The aim is not to pretend setbacks never happen. The aim is to respond quickly, learn from the event and strengthen the next recovery decision.

At Silverpeak, the work focuses on helping clients return to their recovery plan with accountability, structured support and clear next steps.

22/08/2026

Grace and Daniel had the same argument every month. Grace wanted more time together. Daniel responded by doing more household tasks. Both believed they were trying to fix the marriage. Neither felt understood.

David Kuria Ndungu and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge address this problem in Rebuilding Love and Trust, a 2025 book focused on rebuilding trust, restoring intimacy and strengthening relationships.

The practical lesson is simple, identify the need before choosing the response.

If your partner says, “I need more time with you,” do not assume another household task will solve the problem.

If your partner says, “I need help at home,” do not respond with compliments alone.

If your partner says, “I need reassurance,” do not change the subject.

Listen first.

Clarify the need.

Choose a response.

Follow through.

David Kuria’s work at Silverpeak Consulting Group focuses on marriage therapy, counselling and trust building. Silverpeak describes its marriage therapy service as support for strengthening relationships, resolving conflict and rebuilding trust.

Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge’s approach adds another practical step, observe whether your response produces the change you intended.

Ask your partner, “Did that help?”

Listen without defending yourself.

If the answer is no, adjust your response.

Love languages should support communication, not replace it.

A gift does not replace an apology.

Quality time does not replace honesty.

Physical affection does not replace consent.

Words of affirmation do not replace changed behaviour.

Acts of service do not erase broken trust.

The useful principle from David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge is to connect affection with accountability.

Say what you mean.

Do what you promised.

Listen to your partner.

Repair mistakes.

Repeat healthy behaviour.

Silverpeak Consulting Group brings these principles into practical relationship work, with communication and trust forming important parts of its marriage therapy service.

A healthy relationship needs more than knowing a love language. You need to understand the person, respond to the need and show consistency over time.

22/08/2026

Eight year old Caleb loved football and drawing. He became upset when a game ended without warning. He shouted, pushed objects away and left the room. His parents tried several responses, but each response produced a different result. Silverpeak Consulting Group helped the family identify early signs of distress and teach Caleb a simple break request. David Kuria and Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge, licensed therapists, also coached the parents on consistent responses.

David Kuria says, “Emotional regulation starts before the crisis. Teach your child how to recognise distress, communicate needs and use a practical coping strategy while calm.”

Recent research gives useful evidence. A 2026 systematic review and network meta analysis examined 38 studies involving 1,895 autistic children and adolescents. Technology aided interventions ranked highest, followed by drawing therapy and floortime. Cognitive behavioural therapy showed moderate effects. Results varied by age, setting, duration and who reported outcomes.

This finding supports individualised support.

Winnerose Mumbi Njoroge says, “Do not choose an intervention because another child responded well to it. Look at your child’s age, communication, interests, strengths and specific emotional needs.”

Silverpeak focuses on practical emotional skills.

Teach the child to identify feelings.

Teach the child to request help.

Teach the child to request a break.

Teach the child to communicate discomfort.

Teach a simple calming routine.

Practise these skills when the child feels calm.

David Kuria recommends identifying early warning signs.

“Your child might become quiet, cover the ears, pace, repeat words or move away. Record these signs. They give you an opportunity to respond before distress increases.”

Silverpeak uses drawing, storytelling, music, structured games and guided activities to support emotional expression and communication.

A child might draw a feeling.

A child might select a feeling card.

A child might choose between two activities.

A child might use a break card.

A child might practise breathing during a calm session.

Winnerose says, “Give your child a communication method suited to their abilities. Speech is one option. Pictures, gestures, writing and communication devices also provide useful options.”

Recent research also examined parent behaviour during emotional situations. A 2026 exploratory study found autistic children responded differently to parental emotional support and problem focused strategies compared with typically developing children. The findings support careful attention to how parents respond during moments of distress.

Silverpeak therefore works with both child and family.

Observe the trigger.

Identify early signs.

Teach a communication response.

Choose a practical coping strategy.

Coach the parent.

Practise during calm periods.

Record changes.

Review the plan.

David Kuria says, “Your response during distress should follow the child’s support plan. Consistency helps the child understand what happens next.”

Winnerose adds, “Do not wait for repeated crises before teaching regulation skills. Practise during ordinary days so the child has experience using the skill.”

One useful secret from current research is context. The 2026 review found intervention effects varied according to age, setting, duration and informant. This means the same approach might produce different results for different children and settings.

Silverpeak Consulting Group uses this principle in practice. The team assesses the child, identifies specific needs, involves parents, selects practical strategies and tracks progress.

David Kuria says, “The goal is functional regulation. Help your child communicate, cope with distress and return to meaningful activities.”

Winnerose says, “Measure progress through real behaviour. Record whether your child asks for help earlier, uses a coping strategy, needs fewer prompts or returns to an activity sooner.”

The practical approach is clear, understand the child, teach the skill, coach the family, practise consistently and measure change.