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Attached Counselling Co. Helping you make meaningful connections with yourself and others.

09/04/2024

Right from the get-go, we're wired for secure attachment. It kicks in at birth, with our cries being the very first 'bat-signal' for our attachment system.

But as we grow, this built-in security blanket can get tangled up in an insecure mess from life's curveballs. Unpacking trauma and shedding old wounds can help us find our way back to that cozy, secure place we've always had.

Instead of reinventing the wheel, it's about dusting off that original security blueprint within us, where feeling safe is second nature. It's a journey of healing from trauma and letting go of the chase for an elusive sense of security and finding it within.

We love the idea that secure attachment isn't about becoming secure, it's about finding out way back!

If you're feeling stumped on how to sort through this on your own, book a session with one of our lovely teammates (link in bio).

08/13/2024

MEET ANDREW

Being a couple therapist ain't for the faint of heart! Thank goodness .fitzgerald.yyc has a BIG strong heart ❤️

Andrew joined our team a few years ago, and thank god he did. He has brought an unwavering calm, safe and secure presence to our team.

He approaches his work with a passion and tenacity that is rare. It's easy to become disillusioned working in the area of romance in this field, but somehow Andrew remains a staunch advocate for love.

His couples would likely say he is gentle, but no nonsense. He calls a spade a spade and invites you to step into change when needed. He roots for your relationship.

Not only does Andrew excel as a couple therapist, he also brings his relational knowledge and skills to working with individuals as well. Taking the whole context of relationship is something that is actually quite rare in individual therapists.

If you are interested in diving into all things relationship, then check out .fitzgerald.yyc and head on over to the link in our bio to book a consult today!

05/14/2024

Weddings take a lot of planning and time to ensure everything goes smoothly and according to plan.

How about the relationships themselves?

What if we spent as much time planning for relationships as we do for weddings?

Some aspects of relationships shouldn’t be left to chance, and even though discussion alone is not enough to prevent issues- it certainly creates a standard of transparency, collaboration and equity in a relationship.

Here are some common questions to go over together:
-Do you want children? What if you are unable to conceive or adopt?
-How do you envision your finances together? How do you expect money to be spent, saved or negotiated?
-What are your core values and how do they relate to your partner(s)’ core values?
-How do you and your partner(s) prefer to deal with potential life stressors?
-What are your enduring vulnerabilities and triggers?
-How do you envision your next five years looking? And the five after that? How about retirement?

At Attached Counselling Co., we're on a mission to help others build and maintain strong relationships. This work starts from day one, let’s create a culture that supports this. Book in today for your relationship planning session with .fitzgerald.yyc

05/08/2024

🎵"Guess who's back? Back again?
Shady's back, tell a friend"🎵

Sorry, not sorry, for that 🙈

We couldn't be more thrilled to announce that our very own .jenkins.yycpsychologist (affectionately referred to as J BB/ Janoicé) is returning from maternity leave starting end of June.

I'm sure Janice's clients could atest to how much she was missed during her mat leave. We are so lucky to have this seriously skilled, sage and compassionate lady in our lives 😭😭

For now, Janice will only be accepting her previous clients. Stay tuned to find out if she'll expand to accepting new clients (we would all be so lucky).

Her schedule is already starting to fill up so if you saw Janice previously, and want a spot- hop on it!!

04/26/2024

This post is to honour the recent passing of prolific couples therapist Sue Johnson. A trailblazer in the field of therapy and particularly attachment work (the heart of what we do here at Attached Counselling Co.).

When we get caught in conflict cycles with our partner(s) there's often a sense and feeling that we're in it alone.

This quote really reminds us that we're not alone in our relationship conflict cycles, our partners are in it with us... Hurting, feeling alone and disconnected just the same (even if you don't see it and it isn't obvious to you). There are no winners.

04/04/2024

MEET HARLEEN. Harleen is passionate about helping 20'-somethings navigate this messy world.

Harleen is our sweet natured, hard working and relatable therapist. When you're with her, you feel completely heard and most importantly, understood. It doesn't seem like much confuses Harleen as she is incredibly wise and also worldly. Fine, I'll say it... She's a smart cookie!

But aside from that, Harleen is gentle. There are many ways to raise concerns/issues and Harleen's way can only be described as tactful and well received. As a client, I can imagine you would feel challenged but so so sooooo gently.

Harleen is one of our newest team members at Attached Counselling Co. Even though Harleen just joined us, it feels like she's always been here. She's effortlessly fit in to our team and rolled with the punches during our often hilarious but chaotic team meetings.

If you think Harleen would be a good fit for your therapy journey, schedule a consult by clicking the link in our bio!

02/08/2024

The "Freeze and flee" pattern is like an arctic tundra in the world of relationships. Relationships in this pattern can feel cold and desolate. One person hits pause, feeling the pressure, while the other one hits the road, leaving the other feeling like a deserted island.

This pattern usually arises when the pursuer (in the "the protest polka" relationship pattern) burns out.

Often this pattern is a sign that there isn't much of a spark left in the relationship. Although it is reparable, it is hard to break away from this pattern because it usually takes a long period of relationship distress for a relationship to slip into this icy cold state.

Interestingly, a lot of folks in this pattern describe their relationship as "ok" and often say "we don't fight". But there's also not a lot going on in terms of emotional connection and intimacy- the lifeblood of relationships.

Knowing this waltz can be a game-changer in smoothing out rough patches. By spotting this drama in action, folks can team up to tackle emotions and desires in a more constructive way. Getting in sync again and finding ways to reignite the fire can bust the freeze-and-flee cycle, setting the stage for happier, drama-free relationships!

01/19/2024

This harmful pattern is often how relationship distress starts out. When things go wrong in the relationship, instead of working together to find a solution, one partner is designated as the “bad guy” and all of the blame is placed on them.

This can lead to a cycle of negative interactions, where both partners feel defensive and attacked. You can tell you are in this pattern because blame, criticism and contempt take over during moments of conflict, rather than taking responsibility for your own emotions and actions.

Conflict is also explosive in this pattern as both partners are engaged and righteous. This is fuel for conflict fire.

This pattern is best interrupted by softening your heart and swallowing your pride. It’s important to recognize this pattern and work together to break the cycle by focusing on communication, empathy, and understanding.

Outside of conflict, you can also disrupt this pattern by practicing healthy attachment and bonding behaviors such as greeting your partner with a hug when coming home/ are leaving, taking time to de-stress together after the day is done, expressing gratitude for what your partner does right, and planning regular date nights (to name a few).

02/15/2021

Small moments of appreciation can transform your relationship in a big way. What did you "catch" your partner doing well today?

Explore ways to bring more fondness and admiration into your relationship when you take Loving out Loud: http://bit.ly/3aJIIlc

12/22/2020

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12/18/2020

Turning towards your partner's bids says a lot more to them than you may think, and how often you do so can determine the health of your relationship as well.

In fact, happy couples turn towards their partners approximately 20 times more than couples in distress during everyday, non-conflict discussions. According to research conducting in our Love Lab, newlyweds who were still married six years after their wedding had turned towards each other 86% of the time. Those who were divorced six years later, however, had only turned towards each other 33% of the time.

Want to assess the current state of your relationship? Take our Love Quiz: http://bit.ly/2WrtHOc

10/24/2020

Kindness is not just important in the heat of an argument.

09/28/2020

It’s a myth that if you solve your problems you’ll automatically be happy. We need to teach couples that they’ll never solve most of their problems

09/11/2020

I've been feeling so fatigued by social media lately. Any one else feel this way?
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I can't seem to get excited about posting content right now. So rather than force anything, I'm going to give myself permission to post when I'm ready.
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Thanks for sticking around and supporting my work.
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I'm sure inspiration is around the corner waiting for a visit. I'll be back soon 💜💜

08/12/2020

Try starting your next conflict discussion with a soft start-up.

When you can complain without blame and truly express your needs and concerns in a positive way, it opens a window to understanding each other more deeply and intimately.

Discover proven skills for softening your start-ups when bringing up an issue of disagreement and watch Dr. Julie Gottman explain what to do if your partner responds negatively: https://bit.ly/3fagUHy

08/08/2020

Weddings take a lot of planning and time to ensure everything goes smoothly and according to plan.
________
How about the relationships themselves?
________
What if we spent as much time planning for relationships as we do for weddings?
________
Some aspects of relationships shouldn’t be left to chance, and even though discussion alone is not enough to prevent issues- it certainly creates a standard of transparency, collaboration and equity in a relationship.
________
Here are some common questions to go over together:
-Do you want children? What if you are unable to conceive or adopt?
-How do you envision your finances together? How do you expect money to be spent, saved or negotiated?
-What are your core values and how do they relate to your partner(s)’ core values?
-How do you and your partner(s) prefer to deal with potential life stressors?
-What are your enduring vulnerabilities and triggers?
-How do you envision your next five years looking? And the five after that? How about retirement?
________
I’m on a mission to help others build and maintain strong relationships. This work starts from day one, let’s create a culture that supports this. What questions would you add?

07/14/2020

"My joy consists in my being and my blossoming"
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Just needed this today 🤷🏻💜 drop an emoji in the comments if this resonates 👇🏻

06/19/2020

Everyone wants to focus on ‘communication’ as a top relationship skill, but I think that term is incredibly vague. These relationship skills are more tangible (and often underutilized).
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“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” – Alfred Adler”. You can practice being empathetic and validating by figuring out what makes sense versus focusing on what doesn’t make sense from another person’s perspective.
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Being emotionally responsive is the single most effective relationship skill. It is saying “I’m here for you” even if “I’m here for you” isn’t communicated with words.
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Certainty often breeds disconnection in relationships. There’s always a chance that we’ve made unproductive assumptions. Being tentative is all about allowing for the possibility that we’ve interpreted things incorrectly (which we often do).
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Novelty is attractive to humans. When we assume we know everything about the people we are in relationships with we lose novelty and replace it with predictability. Curiosity is a way to inspire novelty.
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Which relationship skill are you interested in learning more about?

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2451 Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
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Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

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https://www.attachedcounselling.com/

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