When You Didn’t Get the Parent You Needed: Caring for Aging Parents After a Difficult Childhood
One of the more complicated experiences therapists working with family conflict, is not caring for an aging parent you feel[…]
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Why Won’t They Talk to Me? The Pain of Estrangement after Divorce
Few things are more painful than feeling your child pulling away, going no contact or becoming estranged. This goes for[…]
Read moreThe 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[…]
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