Couples Counselling

Sex & Marriage: When Your Spouse is Your Best Friend

Posted on 30/09/2014 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues, Stress Management

TL;DR: Over time, many couples find that as emotional intimacy grows, sexual desire fades. According to Dr. Cory Hrushka, passion often declines when relationships become too comfortable or predictable. Desire thrives on a mix of safety and excitement—what he calls “the chase.” To rekindle passion, couples should communicate openly about what turns them on, set playful boundaries, and allow just enough mystery and tension to keep the spark alive. Sex with a long-term intimate partner who knows your innermost secrets – it sounds good on paper doesn’t it? Surprisingly, a common theme that arises in relationship counselling is that sex… Read More Here!

 

The Joy of Sex (Therapy)

Posted on 16/04/2014 in Couples Counselling

TL;DR:Sex therapy helps people address sexual concerns through talk, education, and behavior strategies. Certified sex therapists need advanced degrees, clinical experience, and specialized AASECT training. They work with individuals or couples on issues like desire, performance, identity, and intimacy to support healthy sexuality. One evening, as I was sitting with friends and colleagues discussing my chosen occupation, one of the questions that popped up (sorry, no pun intended) was “What exactly do sex therapists do?” I realized that although this was common knowledge to me, an other in the profession, it’s likely that  many people do not really know what… Read More Here!

 

Oxytocin’s Positive Impact on Relationships

Posted on 17/12/2013 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues, Stress Management

TL;DR: Oxytocin—the “love hormone”—builds trust, connection, and calm. Boost it this holiday season with hugs, touch, eye contact, and conversation to feel closer to loved ones. As I continue to work with clients and families on the subject of their relationships and sexuality, I have found the impact of Oxytocin on our brains and its effect on relationships highly fascinating. The role Oxytocin is a very important one, especially during the Christmas season; at a time when we start spending more time with family and friends. The Effects of Oxytocin More and more research is being published that indicates Oxytocin… Read More Here!

 

Sexual Kink and Roughplay De-listed as a Mental Disorder

Posted on 17/09/2013 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues

TL;DR:DSM-5 now distinguishes between paraphilias (unusual sexual interests) and paraphilic disorders (when these interests cause distress or harm). This means many alternative sexual behaviors, like consensual BDSM, are no longer automatically considered mental illnesses if they don’t cause problems or involve non-consenting people. For many of us sex therapists, some of the recent changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5), the manual for diagnosing mental disorders, have been a godsend.  This new version includes a more up-to-date distinction between what a paraphilia is versus what a paraphilic disorder is. Although both are mentioned it is the latter, the… Read More Here!

 

Marriage Counselling in Edmonton

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues

TL;DR: Marriage counselling in Edmonton helps couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild connection. Insight Psychological’s therapists guide couples to express feelings, manage resentment, and strengthen their relationship, especially during challenging times like the arrival of a new baby. Marriage involves open communication, respect and commitment. Sometimes couples may find themselves arguing and resenting the other more often than not without really understanding what is happening between them. When a couple decides to participate in marriage counselling in Edmonton, they will discover how to effectively communicate and avoid confrontations that result in both spouses refusing to speak about what they… Read More Here!

 

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Adults, Adolescents (13-17), Seniors, Couples, LGBTQ community