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Dec 17, 2018

Just Say No: Health Effects of Being a ‘People Pleaser’ and How To Stop

Do you find yourself often saying: “I can do that!” “Don’t worry, I have time!” “Leave this to me, I’ll take care of it!” “You look tired...

Nov 26, 2018

The Effect of Virtual Friends on Real Relationships

Whats wrong with 2000 friends on my Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat? They’re just FRIENDS. I meet with many people identifying relations...

Oct 17, 2018

Living, Packing, and Constant Moving: How To Support Two-Family Children

A Child’s Struggle to Manage Transitioning Between Two Homes Because of Divorce Today, many children live out of a suitcase – packing and...

Sep 19, 2018

6 Simple Steps To Manage Conflict at Home or Work

We can often find ourselves in the difficult situation of trying to navigate a strong difference of opinion with another person. Differen...

Aug 10, 2018

Conflict in your Relationship with your Partner: To be “Right” or to be “Effective”

For many years I have provided couples therapy. Generally, at the heart of most committed couples who come to see me, are the challenges ...

Jun 19, 2018

So What Are Healthy Boundaries in Loving Relationships?

For the most part, people who enter into loving relationships connect for many different reasons. Passion, connection, fun, mutuality, an...

May 22, 2018

How to Support Children within Blended Families

According to Stats Canada, 4 in 10 first time marriages will end in divorce. Approximately 40% of families end up in transitions leading ...

Mar 21, 2018

Understanding Your Relationship Attachment Style: What Kind of Partner are You?

Attachment styles are developed early in life, and for many, solidified by 3 years of age. Your style is dependent on how you connect fir...

Mar 16, 2018

Attachment Styles & Who to Pick as a Partner

Selecting your future soulmate is all about having a partner that supports safety, nurturing, and fun with you. Having a partner that is ...

Mar 2, 2018

Living a Life of Fear, Insecurity, and Anxiety

Where does jealousy, insecurity, and relational fear come from within us? What causes many to never feel safe in a relationship with the ...

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