What Exactly is Differentiation? Why it’s Key to Building a Healthy Relationship.
Ok, so maybe you've heard of the term differentiation. But what really does it mean for relationships? Differentiation refers to one's ability to confidently reveal or express their differing thoughts, feelings and...
Effective Therapy- How Long Does it Really Take?
Therapy Takes Time “How many sessions do I need?” “When will I start to feel better?” “How long does therapy last?” When clients ask me how long therapy is going to take, I don't have a straightforward answer for...
Maintaining a healthy parenting relationship during COVID-19
There is no doubt that maintaining a healthy marriage while also having children has its challenges. The new routine of “parenting-in-place” can elevate tensions around the home, and make it more difficult to connect...
3 Steps to Resolving Grief
As excruciating as mourning the death of a loved one can be, it’s a shared reality that we all face at some point in our lives. If done in a healthy way, mourning can allow the feeling of loss to be adapted into...
The 3 Stages of Grief
This is the second part of a 3-part blog series on grief. In the first post, I talked about 5 unexpected ways in which grief can show up. If you haven't read it already you can read it here. In this post I will be...
5 Unexpected Signs of Grief
Since the onset of COVID-19 we’ve had to endure a number of changes, along with the feelings that go with them. Grief in particular is one that’s often talked about given the losses we’re experiencing both collectively...
Thinking of Starting a Meditation Practice? Here’s How
If you’ve ever thought about starting a meditation practice now may be the time to start. With all of the anxiety and uncertainty we’re experiencing in the world due to COVID-19 it’s more important than ever to learn...
Stress vs Anxiety: The Key Difference You Need to Know
While most of us will have experienced stress and anxiety at some point in our lives, it can be tricky to distinguish between the two. Stress and anxiety are manifested in similar ways. Symptoms tend to overlap and can...
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...
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...
