Relationship counselling may not be for everyone, but far too often it can be discounted as an option when a relationship could use it the most. The idea of going to counselling may seem like your relationship has hit rock bottom or that you have somehow failed your spouse. These feelings, however, are often proven […]
The end of a relationship is a stressful event and can cause a significant emotional crisis in life. You may go through a variety of emotions, even if the breakup was to be expected. Many people report feeling like the foundation they stand on was just pulled out from under them, a feeling of shock […]
Emotional (or mental) abuse is a topic which is very little talked about, yet very common and an issue that could touch anyone at any point in their lives. There is no age limit to typical emotional abuse victims. We have worked with child, teen, and adult victims in this field and seen the destructive […]
Facing illness together is one of life’s biggest challenges. When one spouse suffers from depression, this can put a serious strain on the relationship which isn’t easy to navigate through for either side. Being the one going through depression certainly is a difficult, desperate place to be in, but finding oneself on the opposite end […]
From Facebook, to Snapchat, to Tinder: a little chatting here, some flirting there – what’s the problem? If it’s not in-person, it’s harmless, right? When there is a real person on the other end, should you treat your online actions with the same set of morals and values you would in real life interactions? When […]
Meeting someone and experiencing one exciting “first” after another with that person is an emotionally thrilling experience for most of us. The process of learning about your partner and getting more intimate over time is an electrifying phase in a relationship. One of the most challenging things for many people is to maintain that same […]
When a husband doesn’t want sex, as his partner it is all-too-easy to jump to conclusions: “he doesn’t find me attractive anymore. There must be someone else. He no longer loves me.” Due to the pervasive cultural myth that men always have sex on the mind, often only have sex on the mind, it can […]
The divorce of two parents introduces a substantial change to the life and routines of a child regardless of their age. Being confronted with the loss of the stable home base, the daily absence of one parent, having to commute between two different households, and experiencing the financial strains of living in a one-income household, […]
Anger is a feeling that we all experience now and then. It is not a bad emotion, it just signals that there’s a roadblock that needs to be dealt with. It makes us aware of a problem. When we share our daily life with a person, our personalities, habits, values and interests may not always […]
Kids pay close attention to their parents as role models. They naturally observe emotions as indications about how safe they are in the family. Of course, verbal conflict is a normal part of everyday life and also part of a healthy, always evolving relationship between partners. The crucial part is not whether or not parents […]
