Why Won’t They Talk to Me? The Pain of Estrangement after Divorce
Few things are more painful than feeling your child pulling away. Parents often ask: “Why won’t they talk to me[…]
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The Child’s Perspective: What We Wish Our Parents Understood About Divorce
Often, divorced parents, who are confused about conflict with their teen or adult children, might say “it was fine” or[…]
Read moreThe Mental Load in Relationships: Why One Partner Often Feels Overwhelmed
Many couples experience tension around something that’s difficult to define but easy to feel. It’s often called the mental load.[…]
Read moreRelationship Therapy Through a Trauma Lens: When the Problem Isn’t You or Them – It’s the Dance You’re Caught In
Most people don’t come to relationship therapy because they’ve stopped caring. They come because they’re exhausted. Tired of the same[…]
Read moreWhen 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 moreWhen Home Isn’t Peaceful: Navigating Conflict in Intergenerational Households
“This was supposed to be temporary. Now it feels like a war zone.” After her divorce, Linda, 53, moved back[…]
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[…]
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 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 moreLoneliness and Teenagers: What Adults are Missing
Loneliness Researchers know that loneliness or social isolation (which is not the same as enjoying some solo time which[…]
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