Joanna L Cox Counselling & Consulting

08/14/2025

✨ Exciting News ✨

I’m so grateful to be back in Sudbury — the town I love — and to continue supporting individuals and couples with this important work. 💙

Whether you’re looking to reconnect, heal, or strengthen your relationship, or interested in hypnotherapy, I’ll be available for in-person sessions on the following dates:

📅 September 8–11
📅 September 22–25
📅 October 6–9
📅 October 20–23
📅 November 3–6
📅 November 17–20

Now taking bookings — reach out today to reserve your spot.
👉 www.joannacox.ca

07/19/2025

When the Heat Rises, Step Out—Not Off. 🔥🚪

Arguments can get ugly.
We say things we don't mean.
We walk away angry, hurt, resentful… sometimes even emotionally checked out.

And yet—how many of those things we said in the moment were actually just strategies to protect ourselves?
To push the other person away before they could hurt us?

Here’s the truth:
When we’re triggered, we’re not just arguing about this issue—we’re also feeling the weight of every unresolved argument before it.

That’s why I teach my clients this:

🛑 If one of you is getting heated, disengage—respectfully.
Say something like:
"I want to talk about this, but not while I’m activated. I need time to cool down so I can actually hear you."

Then come back to it—grounded. Present.
Because two people are having very different experiences, and both deserve to be heard.

Let your partner "run the tap"—let them empty out.
Then paraphrase what you heard before you speak.
Let them know what landed.
Then share your experience.

Most of us never learned how to argue with care.
We weren’t taught how to listen when we feel misunderstood.
But healing starts when we stop trying to win—and start trying to understand.

It’s not about avoiding the argument.
It’s about handling it in a way that doesn’t cause more damage.

🧠❤️ Let the faucet run. Empty out. Then rebuild.
Together.
~Joanna L Cox
joannacox.ca

03/22/2025

I’m rebranding as Joanna L Cox – The Matrimonial Maven ✨
With the new name comes an even deeper focus:
Creating Conscious Relationships, One Breakthrough at a Time.

Whether you’re needing to heal from a toxic relationship, in a relationship and want to reignite connection, rebuild after betrayal, or making the decision to part ways with clarity and compassion—my mission remains the same: to help couples harness the power of the unconscious mind to create aligned, intentional love.💫

Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to share what’s coming next—new retreats, expanded offerings, and resources designed to help you transform your relationship from the inside out. 💖

👉 Stay tuned at:
www.reinvestmentretreats.com
www.matrimonialmaven.ca (under changes at the moment)
www.joannacox.ca

With gratitude,
Joanna

Private couples intensive therapy retreat for busy people who want results fast. Intensive relationship counselling to reignite your relationship. Ontario

02/06/2025

Strengthen Your Bond in Canada's Natural Paradise!

Intensive Counselling & Coaching Retreats for Couples in Canada's Natural Paradise!

Entrepreneurial & professional couples, it's time to deeply invest in your partnership with an intensive retreat focused on healing, growth, and transformation.

Why not "Choose Canada" for this profound journey?

Disconnect to Reconnect: Escape the hustle of business life in the serene landscapes of Canada. From the majestic Rockies in Banff and Jasper to the tranquil shores of Nova Scotia, immerse in the peace of Vancouver Island, or explore the cultural mosaic of Montreal. Here, you'll find the perfect setting for an emotional detox, while letting go of past grievances.

Deep Dive into Healing: Our retreat is not just about adventure but about diving deep into your relationship's dynamics. Through intensive counselling sessions in places like Algonquin Park or Okanagan Valley, we focus on emotional detox, clearing out past grievances, and fostering a new, stronger connection.

Adventure Together: Whether it's skiing in Whistler, Collingwood, or kayaking in Banff, hiking through Algonquin Park, or experiencing the ice caves of Churchill, Manitoba, shared adventures foster teamwork, communication, and laughter.

These activities are designed to help you both release stress and cleanse your minds from the pressures of entrepreneurial life.

Mindful Transformation: Our retreats offer tailored sessions on mindfulness, designed to cleanse your mind in the lush settings of Newfoundland or the serene lakes of Niagara-on-the-Lake. These sessions help in managing stress and opening up to new ways of thinking and being together to cultivate a deeper connection amidst the serene settings of Okanagan Valley or the lush forests of Newfoundland. Participate in guided meditations focused on clearing mental clutter.

Cultivate Intimacy: Beyond the activities, our coaching sessions in Cape Breton Island or Churchill, Manitoba, offer a space to rebuild intimacy, communication, and understanding.
Culinary Delights: Savor the flavors of Canada with farm-to-table dining experiences in Quebec City, where every meal is an opportunity to slow down, enjoy each other's company, and nourish the soul. Indulge in the seafood of Prince Edward Island or the unique cuisine of Toronto, all while discussing your journey towards emotional freedom.

Exclusive Retreats: Designed specifically for entrepreneurial and professional couples, our retreats provide intensive sessions both together and separately on balancing business with love, emotional detox, and letting go of the past. We ensure you both leave refreshed, with tools to thrive in life and love. Retreats are held in idyllic settings like Niagara-on-the-Lake or the rugged beauty of Cape Breton Island, where the environment itself aids in your mind detox.

This retreat is about more than just a getaway; it's an intensive journey towards emotional freedom, mental clarity, and a revitalized partnership. It's about choosing to heal, choosing to grow, and choosing Canada as the place where this transformation happens.

Join us where the vast, wild beauty of Canada supports your path to a renewed, resilient love story. Book your spot for our next intensive counselling and coaching retreat.

Choose your retreat, then choose your location, choose Canada.
www.reinvestmentretreats.com www.joannacox.ca

01/31/2025

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01/30/2025

Ever wonder why you’re drawn into the same type of chaos in love? The heart doesn’t choose chaos; it’s seeking resolution. Whether you’re stepping into love, tangled within it, or walking away. Remember: your patterns are your map to healing. Take the first step towards reclaiming your peace and love. Join me for a transformative three day intensive retreat or engage in a structured 8 to 10 session program, available both in person and/or virtually. Let’s heal together. Book your spot today and break the cycle, be the love you seek.
~Joanna L Cox
https://www.joannacox.ca/overcoming-toxic-relationships