Ambiguous Grief and the Holidays: When Loss Isn’t Black and White
Upcoming Spring holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, or Thanksgiving, or Christmas can bring deep emotional challenges for those navigating grief—but[…]
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Generational Trauma & Intimacy: Healing the Invisible Wounds Blocking Connection
Have you ever caught yourself pulling away just when things are getting close? Or maybe you long for deep, soulful[…]
Read moreHelping Children Adjust to Divorce or Separation: The Power of Therapy
Divorce or separation can be an incredibly difficult experience for everyone involved, especially for children. The emotional toll it takes[…]
Read moreThe Link Between Decision Fatigue and Depression: Why Even Small Choices Can Feel Overwhelming
Imagine this: Carrie, a 42-year-old professional and mother of two, sits in her car after a long day of work,[…]
Read moreUsing EMDR for Grief and Loss: A Powerful Tool for Healing
Grief and loss are universal experiences that affect everyone at some point in life. Whether it’s the death of a[…]
Read moreSelf-Compassion for Parents: How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Failing
Parenting can feel like a high-wire act at times—balancing the demands of work, family life, and maintaining a sense of[…]
Read moreCouples Therapy: Knowing the Difference Between Healthy Love and Codependency
When it comes to relationships, there’s a delicate line between healthy love and codependency—and so often, codependency can seem quite[…]
Read moreCurrent Events and Stress: How to Foster Resilience During Times of Social or Political Upheaval
I’ve had clients recently tell me they don’t know why, but that they find themselves angrier, more irritable, less[…]
Read moreNavigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting: Strategies for Success
Co-parenting at the best of times after separation or divorce can be tricky. Kids now have two homes, two or[…]
Read moreParenting Dysregulated Teens: Understanding the Impact, and Managing Behaviour
Parenting a teenager is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences for any parent. For some families, the challenges[…]
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