The Legacy of Love: How Grief Can Transform Our Sense of Purpose and Connection
When someone we love dies — or when we lose a relationship, dream, or part of our identity — we[…]
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When Thanksgiving Hurts: Family Conflict, Estrangement, and Finding Peace in Imperfect Families
Thanksgiving in Canada can be complicated. While media images show long tables, laughter, and connection, many people experience something entirely[…]
Read moreRelationship Matters: When Silence Hurts More Than Words — Breaking the Punishment of the Silent Treatment in Relationships
Do any of these sound familiar? You say something your parent dislikes and they stop talking to you or even[…]
Read moreReconnecting After Emotional Drift: How Therapy Can Help Couples Rebuild Their Bond
Relationships often begin with intense passion and closeness, but over time, many couples experience a gradual emotional and physical distancing[…]
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 moreThinking about an “Open Relationship” or CNM? You’re not Alone.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in societal attitudes towards relationships and sexuality. One significant trend that[…]
Read moreThe Pandemic and Male Privilege
Women in heterosexual relationships have long been writing (and complaining) about the emotional impact of male privilege and inequality on[…]
Read moreCoping with COVID-19 -Directions from Author of the Happiness Trap.
‘FACE COVID’ How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93LFNtcR1Ok[…]
Read moreDe-activating the Panic Button During Coronavirus Pandemic
Whether it’s in my office or on the street (or through phone calls to friends and family in the US[…]
Read moreLove in the 21st Century: Set up for Disappointment
Over time, humans have had different reasons for getting married (and divorced). We have married for support, survival, property, inheritance,[…]
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