Introduction Gaslighting refers to a form of psychological manipulation where one person tries to make the other partner in the relationship doubt their own perception of reality, memory, or judgment. Gaslighting can look like denying things that have been said or done, dismissing feeling, distorting...
Introduction Grief is often associated with death. While the loss of a loved one can indeed trigger grief, we can encounter grief in the absence of death. Grief encompasses the emotions, thoughts, and even behaviours connected to the loss of something or someone meaningful from our...
How do you know if someone does CrossFit? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. And then they will tell you again. And then somehow bring it up in a conversation about what kind of milk you buy. CrossFitters get a lot of flak for this—the endless updates...
FYI… perfect parenting is a myth! We’re all just trying to do the best we can and aim for good enough rather than perfect. It’s okay if we don’t get it right the first time as long as we do our best to learn from...
Introduction The couples I work with generally fall into three categories: those looking to improve their relationship or anticipating a problem, those whose relationship is in crisis and at risk of ending, and those who have a specific problem they are trying to solve (infidelity, porn...
Happy friends = happy life Friendships are unique relationships based in commonality and admiration. You’ve heard of the saying happy wife, happy life… Friends hold the same value when it comes to brightening your life and fulfilling your need for connection. Friends are the family you...
A better you is better for others To be confident is so much easier said than done. Whether it be psychological mental forces or who we see when we look in the mirror, it can sometimes feel impossible to be completely self-confident in who we are....
I recently came across a post on social media that reminded me of how many changes and challenges our kids have had to face this past year and how we haven’t given them enough credit. Especially when we as parents are feeling stressed or overwhelmed...
Did you know that Otters never forget to hold hands when they fall asleep in the water? They are afraid of losing their family members or their mate. You see, the current of the water in the sea would naturally cause them to drift, and...
Although many would agree that taking care of yourself and even loving yourself is necessary for you to be able to love other people, yet many ask the question, “but how do I do that”. Loving yourself is not the same as selfishness, rather it...