If you want to seek couples counselling, what types of therapy professionals should you go see? If you want to get help for depression or anxiety, who should you visit? What type of therapist is the best fit for talking about job stress, addictions, bipolar disorder or PTSD? Whose professional assistance should you seek? The […]
Having a baby is a life-changing experience. Some people will describe it as the most amazing feeling, bringing a child into the world. Others may view becoming parents as the most terrifying change in their lives. Whatever your experience is with childbirth, the one common denominator will always remain that your life has been changed […]
Most couples experience a “honeymoon phase” with their relationship. The beginning phase of getting to know one another and spending every waking moment together, it can be quite an exhilarating way to begin a relationship. But what happens when complacency sets in and suddenly time together isn’t as exciting or anticipatory? Is this normal? Normal […]
No matter the circumstances of the affair, it is not wrong to want to stay with your partner. You have a shared history together, your lives are intertwined financially and emotionally, and you may have children that you still want to raise together in one loving household. You may still be in love with your […]
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 […]
