How to Overcome the Problem of Perfectionism
This is the second post on perfectionism. In my last post, I described what perfectionism is, what leads to it, as well as the different types. You can read it here. Perfectionism is problematic when having high standards get in the way of performing or lead to...
Are you a Perfectionist? You May Be Surprised to Find Out Which Type
This is the first post in a two-part series on perfectionism that you can find on our blog. There’s often a lot of confusion around the word “perfectionism”. A common misconception is that perfectionists hold themselves to high standards in every area or situation....
The honeymoon period is over. Now what?
Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? Do you leave feeling confused and misunderstood at the end of each argument? If either of these sounds like you, chances are you and your partner are in a holding pattern and couples counselling can be...
6 Signs You Might be Headed for an Affair
Ever wonder why people have affairs? Or if your own marriage is at risk? According to relationship experts, John and Julie Gottman, affairs don’t “just happen”. More often than not, they happen occur over time through a sequence of events. These events can lead to...
Overcome your Biggest Obstacles with EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, more widely known as EMDR, is a type of therapy that is used to treat trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).EMDR is proven to reduce the negative impact that past experiences may have on one’s present. EMDR therapy...
Beat the Winter Blues
Feeling sad now that Christmas festivities and the excitement of welcoming the New Year are over? Worried about your budget being overspent or having gained weight from one too many cookies over the holiday season? Or are you dreading going back to work after having...
Co-Parenting: How to Make the Transition Easier on Everyone
For parents, divorce is not the end of the couple’s journey together. Co-parenting after divorce can be difficult at first. While the relationship may have changed from loving to hostile, parents don’t have the same luxury of leaving behind the relationship that...
New To Couples Counselling? Here’s What to Expect
Do you find the very idea of relationship counselling nerve-wracking or downright scary? If you do, you’re not alone. Many people, especially those with no clue about what to expect, find themselves apprehensive and even somewhat frightened to start couples...
Getting Over The Hump
A few years back when I was still an undergrad, a colleague said that the first year had been the hardest for her and her partner. Years later, I still remember her comment, as I used to wonder why that was until I had the same experience. This year, my partner and I...
