Postpartum Depression & Postpartum Anxiety

Postpartum Depression & Postpartum Anxiety

If you are reading this, you or someone you know may have symptoms of postpartum depression and/or anxiety. You have probably scanned articles that discuss the signs and symptoms of PPD/PPA, and while I recommend being aware of this, sometimes you need a little more than those textbook medical terms. This article will provide a […]

“The One That Got Away”: Myth or Reality?

“The One That Got Away”: Myth or Reality?

“The One That Got Away”: Myth or Reality? Are you caught up about a previous love that you thought was “the one”? Plenty of people get swept up in this notion of meeting the perfect person and letting them go with lingering doubts about “the one that got away.” But in reality, it’s often far […]

Relationship Check-up:  Tips from a Family Counsellor on Improving your Relationships

Relationship Check-up: Tips from a Family Counsellor on Improving your Relationships

When you’re running at full speed throughout the year, it’s hard to find the time to look at your current relationships from the outside in. That’s why the New Year is the perfect time to sit down and spend some time re-evaluating all your relationships – from family to friends to your special someone. Start […]

3 Reasons Why Intimacy Troubles are Detrimental to a Relationship

3 Reasons Why Intimacy Troubles are Detrimental to a Relationship

Intimacy issues are common in marriage. If they go on for too long, it can pose a threat to any relationship. The reality is that intimacy issues are often difficult to address head-on. However, it’s important to handle any disconnect, especially when it’s related to sex and intimacy as these are two areas are crucial […]

Common Struggles When Taking Care of Aging Parents

Common Struggles When Taking Care of Aging Parents

When ageing parents need care, it’s often up to the adult children to step in and make important decisions regarding their medical and health-related needs. This often comes with many challenges that can quickly escalate and lead to conflict among siblings. To help you navigate through this process more efficiently, here are five everyday struggles […]

How to Cope With Family Members Over the Holidays

How to Cope With Family Members Over the Holidays

The holidays are usually a joyous time of year when you get to catch up with family and celebrate. But it’s not always so merry when spending time with your loved ones — especially when there are tension and conflict between individual members of your family. It can be a tough situation to handle when […]

5 Reasons Why Small, Kind Gestures Matter in Friendships

5 Reasons Why Small, Kind Gestures Matter in Friendships

With our hectic lives these days, it can be easy enough to inadvertently take our friends for granted. But when they’re always there when you need them most, it’s nice to show them every so often that you think of them, care about them, and truly appreciate their friendship. And it may surprise you to […]

4 of the Most Common Things Family Members Fight About

4 of the Most Common Things Family Members Fight About

Whether it’s your parents, siblings, or extended family members, occasional arguments will happen, and they’re completely normal. But if they become a frequent occurrence that puts a damper on most holiday dinners or other family gatherings, then it might be worth speaking to a family therapist. To learn more about the common family roadblocks, here […]

5 Strategies for Getting Over a Past Heartbreak

5 Strategies for Getting Over a Past Heartbreak

Breakups are never easy. The pain of losing someone who was once the love of your life can often feel unbearable. Fortunately, there are strategies for getting over a past heartbreak that will allow you to grieve and heal faster. Follow these steps below to patch your broken heart and move on in a healthy […]

3 Ways “Couples Counselling for One” Could Benefit Your Relationship

3 Ways “Couples Counselling for One” Could Benefit Your Relationship

Whether it’s in regards to your relationship with your partner, sibling, parents, or anyone else, the only thing that you can ever really control or change is yourself. That’s why “couples counselling for one” can really benefit your relationships. As an imperfect human (we all are), mistakes do happen. And sometimes, there are underlying factors […]