Navigating 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[…]
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Parenting 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[…]
Read moreCo-Parenting in Blended Families: Overcoming Challenges and Building Stronger Relationships
I’ve been reflecting on the holiday season. It was a busy one this year — the busiest in the last[…]
Read moreNavigating the Holiday Season as a Stepparent: A Guide to Emotional Well-being, Peace and Harmony
The holiday season, often idealized as a time of joy and togetherness, can be particularly challenging for stepparents. The blending[…]
Read moreThe Holiday Blues: A Guide for Caregivers and Healers
The holiday season, often idealized as a time of joy and togetherness, can be a particularly challenging time for those[…]
Read moreHelping your Child Deal with Grief: A guide for parents
Grief is a complex emotion that can affect people of all ages, including children and adolescents. While adults may have[…]
Read moreNavigating Narcissistic Family Dynamics: A Guide for Healing and Recovery
Narcissistic family dynamics can be incredibly challenging and emotionally draining. Individuals who grow up in these environments often experience a[…]
Read moreBuilding and Maintaining Trust with Your Teenager: Help for Parents
In my practice, I work with a number of adolescents but also a number of parents of adolescents or emerging[…]
Read moreNavigating the Emotional Terrain: The Stress of Going Back to University Away from Home
Returning to university away from home can be a bittersweet experience – for both kids and parents. As a therapist,[…]
Read moreTravel Anxiety During Global Conflict and Political Unrest
Want to travel this summer but anxious about all the global conflict both in North America and around the Middle East conflict? You are not alone. This blog offers information and guidance from a psychotherapist on ways you can manage your stress while also getting some play, rest and rejuvenation we often get from travelling.
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