Integrative Counselling

03/06/2020

Have confidence in your own judgment and break free from the hold that mistrust has on your relationship. Establish a secure emotional attachment as a couple by asking yourself these seven questions.

Learn how to take charge of trust in your relationship and what to do when it's been broken: http://bit.ly/383pSSv

02/19/2020

Something to be aware of for parents.

Writer and artist James Bridle uncovers a dark, strange corner of the internet, where unknown people or groups on YouTube hack the brains of young children i...

02/10/2020

IMHO, the time in your relationship when self-care is the most paramount is when you and your partner are going through a rough patch. To be clear, self-care is something you should aim to practice at all times, no matter how well things are going.…

02/03/2020

01/28/2020

Here's how to stay connected when our minds are preoccupied with our own stresses.

01/23/2020

https://www.uab.edu/news/youcanuse/item/10726-ptsd-is-not-just-for-veterans-it-s-a-trauma-disorder-that-affects-millions

Research shows that individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are not just war veterans, but anyone who has experienced some form of severe life trauma.

01/14/2020

Emotional safety enables us the freedom to collaborate, dream, be wildly creative, share bold ideas, feel increased compassion, and express ourselves freely with one another.

01/10/2020

Conversations go to hell when heart rates soar. If you stay out of the emotional Red Zone, you say far fewer regrettable things.

01/06/2020

You could be missing the signs early on, a therapist says.

12/16/2019

Commitment is critical regardless of your relationship status, whether you’re dating, cohabiting, or married.

12/12/2019

Early attachment trauma can be nearly impossible to recall, but it can still have serious effects on a person's emotions, relationships, and well-being.

11/19/2019

"The best toys are those that support parents and children playing, pretending, and interacting together,” Alan Mendelsohn, MD, FAAP, - American Academy of Pediatrics.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a report saying that simple toys hold the most benefits for children.

11/16/2019

Today on The Gottman Relationship Blog, we share an article written by Theo Pauline Nestor of Match.com that offers to help you "find out how just a few minutes a day doing little things differently — like saying 'hello,' 'goodbye' and sharing a kiss — can change the course of your relationship ...

11/13/2019

Typically, I explain to couples in my therapy practice who are caught in a pattern of ongoing disputes, that conflict is an inevitable part of an intimate relationship. I also tell them and that one of the main ingredients of a healthy, long-lasting partnership is making a commitment to repair hurt....

10/23/2019

New research suggests that thanking our partners for supporting us through hardship may increase their joy and satisfaction in giving.

10/06/2019

Therapy generally isn't a quick fix, but there are skills you can develop to help you cope with stress in the moment. Start by paying attention to your breath.

10/01/2019

Su***de prevention is everyone's duty. If you or a loved one is experiencing thoughts of su***de, read these tips on how to help someone with suicidal thoughts.