Posted on July 6, 2023 by Cathy McCurdy, MA, RSW
In my counseling practice, which specializes in relationship issues, I have heard many hurtful, damaging situations as a result of inappropriate texting. To help minimize these situations, here are some suggestions of do’ s and don’ts regarding texting with your...
Posted on November 10, 2022 by Cathy McCurdy
Conflict is a normal part of an intimate relationship; however there is Healthy and Unhealthy Conflict.
What is Conflict?
A simple definition of conflict is “opportunity for growth trying to happen.” When there are touchy subjects to discuss or differences to work...
Posted on October 15, 2020 by Cathy McCurdy, BSW, MA, RSW
What is Emotional Abuse?
In simple terms, emotional abuse is defined as overt and covert negative behaviors; abusive attitude and language designed to control, intimidate, isolate, demean and degrade or humiliate someone by attacking their self-value or personality.
What does abuse look...
Posted on October 1, 2015 by Cathy McCurdy, BSW, MA, RSW
Have you ever experienced the “in-love” feeling in the beginning of an intimate relationship? The one that fades over time, which you don’t like because you want it to last forever?
Once this feeling fades do you wonder who this “changed”...
Posted on May 21, 2015 by Cathy McCurdy, BSW, MA, RSW
Premarital counselling has been incorporated into my practice to help couples be proactive and help prevent the deep hurt and suffering that I have witnessed resulting from affairs and divorce. Couples who have engaged in this process have benefited greatly. ...