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Should your partner have access to your phone

Two therapists, who work in the same office, have different views on this controversial topic…or do they? Leslie Yaffa and Amanda Backus, both from Vaughan Relationship Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, find themselves discussing issues or questions that might come up in their jobs. Rather than keeping these valuable discussions to themselves, they decided to […]

How to communicate and connect in your relationship

It’s no joke, relationships are complex and require both partners’ hard work, dedication, and commitment to be successful. Many couples struggle to effectively communicate, but communication that is open and honest can allow both partners to feel heard, respected, and understood. Setting boundaries is also necessary to ensure that both people in the relationship feel […]

Why You Should Seek Help from a Social Worker

Why You Should Seek Help from a Social Worker

Oftentimes, psychologists and psychiatrists are thought of as the ultimate gurus in mental health and relationship counselling worlds; but they’re not the only ones with the skills and resources to help create meaningful change in their client’s lives or relationships.  Social workers are often overlooked for psychologists and psychiatrists when it comes to counselling. They’re […]

Why Women Have Affairs

Why Women Have Affairs

Discussing affairs is considered “taboo” in our society – but even more taboo is when a woman is the one with a wandering eye. When a woman has an affair, society tends to view her as promiscuous, selfish, cold and as being a bad mother. I have met many women who feel shame after having […]

Finding Intimacy in a Full House

Finding Intimacy in a Full House

Before Covid-19, lockdowns and social distancing, many of our clients were struggling to combat their busy lives and spend time with their loved ones. Since stay at home orders have been introduced, there has been a bit of a shift: many clients are now struggling to break away from their kids and find intimacy with […]