Posted on October 11, 2018 by Crystal Hamill, MA
The most important relationship you have is with yourself, yet it is the one that often becomes neglected. Sometimes you give so much to other relationships that it leaves little energy and desire to nurture the relationship with yourself. What...
Posted on October 4, 2018 by Kaylee Garside, MA
“Who am I?” – it’s a question that comes up a lot not only in the therapy room, but in many stages of our lives. And although it is a common (and completely normal) question, it seems to be one...
Posted on September 6, 2018 by Shezlina Haji, MA
As a tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, today we’re going to talk about R.E.S.P.E.C.T. In 1967, Aretha taught us a little about relationships and reminded us that a little respect can go a long way.
Couple’s therapy experts, John and...
Posted on August 30, 2018 by Khobi Attai, MA
Common myths about infidelity:
It only happens in unhealthy relationships.
If a man strays it is the woman’s fault.
Couples who are unhappy will cheat.
He did not give her enough attention.
It only happens in heterosexual relationships.
It is always men who cheat.
An affair is...
Posted on August 16, 2018 by Crystal Hamill, MA
Letting go is one of the most difficult yet rewarding gifts that we can give to ourselves. It’s something that we may have not consciously thought to do. It’s something that we might do naturally and not be aware of...
Posted on June 7, 2018 by Kaylee Garside, MA
Has anyone ever told you to just move on or to just let it go? How does it feel to hear those words? What does it even mean to move on from something or to really let something go? Is...
Posted on May 24, 2018 by Jenn Betts, MA
When people think about counselling, what often comes to mind is Freud. Usually, when people think about Freud, they think about his crazy ideas of sex. Surprisingly, Freud has a lot to teach us.
One of Freud’s most important contributions to...
Posted on May 3, 2018 by Shezlina Haji, MA
Many of us have a little voice in our head with a running commentary of our lives. “I have to pick up the dry-cleaning today,” “I wonder what the weather is like.” “Ugh – I missed the turn.” This inner...
Posted on April 26, 2018 by Khobi Attai, MA
I often come across people who have never been to therapy and/or they are not aware of the process which makes therapy work. The reason for therapy can vary based on individual clients’ goals and needs. For example, for someone...
Posted on April 5, 2018 by Kaylee Garside, MA
In a previous blog post, I discussed the barriers towards acceptance. These barriers all play off of unhelpful perceptions and ideas that prevent one from fully embracing the idea of acceptance.
But why is it even important to really work towards...
