Posted on September 14, 2023 by Anya Stang, MC
Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) is a new and powerful model for couple’s therapy. This approach was developed by Toni Herbine-Blank, senior trainer for the Center for Self-Leadership. The methodology is based on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy...
Posted on September 7, 2023 by Anya Stang, MC
Have you ever found yourself having an internal debate- where one part of you felt one way and another part felt another way? Have you experienced times when you feel like a passenger in your life, and you can’t believe...
Posted on August 3, 2023 by Marissa Whalley, MC
Let’s face it. Most of us agree that life can be stressful. Between the never-ending demand of responsibility, the always-incoming emails, the never seemingly attainable balance between work and home life, day-to-day living at times can feel overwhelming.
So, what do...
Posted on June 29, 2023 by Shannon Baustad, MC
As a couple’s counsellor, one of the biggest complaints I hear is that my partner doesn’t listen to me. This complaint comes in many different forms. I hear things such as, “My partner is always distracted, my partner doesn’t talk...
Posted on June 22, 2023 by Shezlina Haji, MA
One of the most common reasons to seek counselling is to learn how to regulate emotions. I frequently hear from clients that they have been struggling to manage their emotions and how that is affecting their relationships, job or some...
Posted on June 15, 2023 by Beverly Reed, MACP
Terms like attachment styles have recently made their way into the common lexicon. The theory of attachment was originally developed by John Bowlby, a British psychoanalyst who was curious to explore the intense distress experienced by infants who had been...
Posted on June 8, 2023 by Celeste Rodrigues-Forbes MSW, RSW
Have you ever looked at your partner with disdain after cleaning up that empty can of pop they left on the counter or their shoes and coat in front of the door, thinking to yourself that your partner is ‘useless’...
Posted on June 1, 2023 by Heather Nolin, MC
Recent trends in social media
There has been a recent trend towards greater discussion of mental health conditions and symptoms online. This has led to increased self-diagnosis by individuals, particularly youth, using information from a variety of sources such as Tik...
Posted on May 11, 2023 by Carrie-Lee Gibson, MACP
Humans are born with an incredible ability to form attachments, these connections with others are critical to our development, growth, sense of love and self.
In the 1950’s John Bowlby developed a theory on attachment styles that are developed in our...
Posted on May 4, 2023 by Shannon Baustad, MC
For some individuals and families, spring approaching means summer travel plans. This can be an exciting time, but unfortunately flying can be anxiety inducing. Here are some strategies and things to consider if you are someone that experiences anxiety related...