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Strategies for Coping with Anger

Posted on 02/10/2015 in Anger Issues, Couples Counselling

TL;DR: Anger often masks underlying feelings, so identify and express your emotions using “I” statements. When arguments heat up, take a break to cool down and reflect, focusing on your role and possible solutions—remember, you can only control your own reactions. Anger is often experienced as a reaction to underlying feelings. A woman makes an angry comment to her husband, but in reality she is feeling unheard and disregarded because he forgot to buy diapers again. This type of scenario may sound familiar to couples, but all relationships are affected by anger. It is important to take some time to… Read More Here!

Renewing The Woo

Posted on 02/10/2015 in Couples Counselling

TL;DR: Romance doesn’t have to fade—reconnect by spending quality time together, showing affection, revisiting old gestures, and trying new experiences. Maintain independence, build relationship skills, and seek professional support early if needed. TL;DR: Romance doesn't have to fade - reconnect by spending quality time together, showing affection, revisiting old gestures, and trying new experiences. Maintain independence, build relationship skills, and seek professional support early if needed. Most of us have experienced the excitement of falling in love. While most of us know that as the relationship or marriage evolves, the excitement has to evolve too, but too often it becomes… Read More Here!

Getting ready for the first day of school

Posted on 02/10/2015 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Starting school can be exciting but also stressful. Ease anxiety by preparing your child, showing confidence, and ending the day positively. Seek professional support if needed. Another big milestone has arrived…your child is ready for their first day of school. You have introduced the idea of your child being able to go to school all summer long. You have bought all their school supplies and a cool new backpack. Your child is excited, you are excited, so everyone must be ready! However, it is important to recognize that going into any new environment with unfamiliar faces can cause anxiety… Read More Here!

7 Tips for Blended Families

Posted on 02/10/2015 in Couples Counselling, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Blended families are common but often challenging, especially for children. Success is more likely with younger kids, fewer children, strong parental bonds, and respectful relationships with ex-partners. Key tips include modeling healthy relationships, listening and empathizing with children, dedicating one-on-one time, managing expectations, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining a strong marital bond while giving children time to adjust. About 43% of all marriages these days include one or more of the partners who have had a previous marriage. 65% of these remarriages involve children from a previous relationship. When all the math is done, it appears that one out of… Read More Here!

What Does Your Clutter Say About You?

Posted on 05/05/2015 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Modern life is filled with “too much”—too much stuff, screen time, and stress. Clutter isn’t just physical; it’s emotional, often tied to guilt, fear, or the past. Decluttering helps lift that emotional weight, bringing clarity, calm, and space for new experiences. Letting go of what no longer serves you can create room for what truly matters. In today’s world, we seem to be living in a state of “too much.” Just take a look at some of the popular TV shows such as “Hoarders” and “Consumed.” As a culture, we are being consumed by our obsessions to all things.… Read More Here!