My wife and I are celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary this year. We were high school sweethearts and dated for several years before marrying in our early twenties, so essentially we have shared our lives since adolescence. That time has been … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
Do you find the very idea of relationship counselling quite 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.
When you’re new to … Read the rest
Can I build my self-esteem? That’s a question I get asked often as a therapist. But what is self-esteem and how come we focus on it in therapy?
From Wikipedia: self esteem reflects a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or … Read the rest
7 Ways You Can Contribute to the Success of Your Counselling Journey
Life’s been a struggle lately and you’ve made the decision to move forward with the help and support of a counsellor. Maybe you are brand new to therapy and have … Read the rest
“Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” is a highly-recommended workbook written by Steven C. Hayes and Spencer Smith. It’s also a helpful phrase to remember and remind us all to get out of … Read the rest
In David Whyte’s “Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words,” this passage about courage really struck me.
… Read the rest“Courage is a word that tempts us to think outwardly, to run bravely against opposing fire, to do
The message of finding “the one” so that you can live “happily ever after in love” is everywhere. Movies, books, TV shows, magazines are just a few of the many places that build this myth. Buying into it can be dangerous because … Read the rest
My personal path to understanding the value of therapy during my own challenging times.“What does a counsellor know that I don’t?” That’s a question I asked myself before starting therapy: my exact words were “What can some counsellor do for me … Read the rest