Are you and your partner feeling more like roommates than romantic partners these days? Are you going through the motions of playing house but not feeling very physically or even emotionally connected? It can be confusing and even frustrating for couples when they experience this kind of disconnect in their relationship. Especially when they can … Read more
I remember 10 years ago training in Internal Family Systems and using it for myself and for my clients. It wasn’t a technique that was on many people’s radar. But I found it very helpful personally as well as professionally. It was great to have a positive silver lining for all the parts of us that … Read more
Did you know that many people are helped by seeing a Counsellor while going through developmental changes? In our lifetime we experience many developmental periods such as: Transitioning to Adulthood. Moving in with a Partner. Starting a Career. Becoming New Parents. Empty Nesting. Caring for Aging Parents. Transitioning to Peri-menopause and Menopause. Transitioning to Retirement. … Read more
Do you notice that you are trying to live your life but your parents’ ideas are influencing you, even though you are an adult? Do you let your parents’ comments influence your opinion of your romantic partner? Enmeshment is a psychological term that describes a blurring, or lack of, boundaries between people. Many times it … Read more
Break ups can be very hard. It is normal to experience feelings that change a lot. People describe an emotional “whiplash,” with feelings changing every hour. You may miss her and romanticize what the relationship was. Then an hour later you may experience anger at her and remember all the bad parts of the relationship. This kind of whiplash is normal but can be uncomfortable.
Are you having trouble maintaining physical intimacy in your relationship? It’s normal to have seasons in a relationship where intimacy goes up or down and it can be comforting to know that. However, when those seasons go on too long members of the couple can feel stuck. Differing preferences in frequency of sex can be … Read more