Are you considering emotionally focused therapy for couples? Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a specific model of couple therapy that focuses on the attachment bonds between partners in a romantic relationship. It presumes that human beings are naturally relational and wired for intimate connection. In EFT, adult attachment is seen as an essential part of […]
How to Stop Overreacting to Emotional Triggers toDo you find yourself emotionally triggered by powerful feelings in specific situations and circumstances, or by other people?For over 15 years as a volunteer in a therapeutic group for incarcerated men, I learned to spot someone trapped by an emotional trigger. One man I’d known for many years,
Do you find yourself endlessly repeating old arguments with your partner? Are you in an endless pursuit of love, but find yourself chasing unavailable people? Or have you left a trail of broken hearts behind you for reasons even you don’t understand? Your attachment history plays an important role in how you relate to and
Over the last few weeks, I have had conversations with many parents and their teens about the risks and benefits of online learning, and the decision about whether to send their kids to school when classes resume in person.Deciding whether or not to send your children to school is a personal family decision that can
If you have a child who struggles with Mental Illness, You are not alone. Mental illness affects 1.2 million of children and youth in Canada. Jennifer’s sixteen year old daughter was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and selective mutism and has struggled with mental illness which has impacted her school attendance and learning.Effects of Poor Mental Health
Do you think about a diagnosis of mental illness as though it’s a life sentence? I recently met a client struggling with depression. She shared with me that her mother lived with depression. “So did my grandmother.” she said, “It’s in my genes, I was born with it.” Just a few generations ago, having a mental
“My mother died of a broken heart and nobody can convince me otherwise.” Loneliness made a huge impact on Corrine’s mother’s mental health. During the pandemic Corrine’s mother died in her home. Her mother, named Audrey was 70 years old. She died three months after her husband passed away. Corrine wishes she had seen her mother more
Have you ever wondered how your cultural background and family history affect your wellbeing and mental health? While therapy, mindfulness, or self-care can go a long way to helping us stay mentally healthy, reconnecting with our roots is often an overlooked yet powerful tool for emotional resilience and overall wellbeing. By exploring where we come
