Living Well Counselling Services

08/06/2022

This 10 minute video has some particularly important insights about human nature and how to deal with the ingredients of anxiety!

07/22/2022

Empowerment!

07/19/2022

06/30/2022

Adult sibling relationships range from strong to minimal or non-existent in relation to interaction or meaningfulness. The important part is whether the relationship is healthy!

Estrangement is common and often not unwelcome.

06/20/2022

Good sleep is essential! Read this article for some great myth busting tips!

Two sleep experts debunk 15 of the most common myths about sleep, from “boredom makes you tired” to “stay in bed if you can’t fall asleep.”

06/19/2022

Putting themselves first, and staying there.

06/02/2022

Absolutely!!!

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05/14/2022

When dealing with conflict, some people prefer to let things slide. Others like to talk it out.

Both are good for long-term happiness, but if you aren't careful, avoidance can turn into passive-aggressive behavior. Hurt feelings become resentment if not addressed.

On our blog, Certified Therapist Laura Silverstein, LCSW outlines ways to deal with passive aggression in your relationship. Read more: https://bit.ly/3wo5gmp

05/13/2022

Often, it's a response learned early in life.

05/04/2022

9. "I don't need anyone."

04/01/2022

For some, it's using a codeword like "avocado."
For others, it might be raising their hands.
It may be just saying, "I'm feeling overwhelmed and need a break."

All of these, as silly as they may sound, are a chance to stop stonewalling in its tracks. The antidote to stonewalling is to stop, drop, and soothe.

Before conflict even begins, agree on a neutral signal that will call a stop to the conversation. When that signal is invoked, drop the conversation for a few minutes to give everyone a chance to cool off. Then take that time to do something to soothe yourself before returning to the conversation.

What kind of a signal do you use with your partner when you need a break?

This post is not meant to address situations of abuse. Social media is not a substitute for individualized support.

05/05/2021

Yes, PLEASE!

11/19/2020

When it comes to meeting needs, communication and compromise are necessities.

If your partner's core need is for connection and you need space, there are ways to negotiate how those needs get met. For example, you take a solo hike to catch the morning sunrise. Taking your partner's needs into consideration, you make the experience something you can share with them to foster connection. Maybe you video chat with them as the sun peaks over the mountains or snap a photo to share later while cuddled on the couch together.

The key is to take your partner’s needs into account while expressing your own.

In healthy relationships, having your core needs met and respected is not just essential, but should be reciprocal. If our partners are unwilling to meet our needs, the relationship cannot thrive. If we are unwilling to meet our partner’s needs, the outcome remains the same.

Working together to meet each other’s needs is a dance that can create a meaningful and lasting relationship. Read why it's important to accept your partner's needs: https://bit.ly/3lKXRXN

04/01/2020

Someone needed this today. ❤️

02/05/2020

Check out www.livingwellcentre.ca
There are some tips on how to thrive in this last stretch of winter!!!

Clinical counselling support for individual and couples.

10/04/2019

5 q’s to ask yourself- try it now!

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10/03/2019

Sometimes challenging our own negativity is the most valuable thing we can do to create a positive shift in our lives!!!

Good morning/ afternoon/ evening fellow Freaks
Shine on
~(gail)~

09/30/2019

There's a meme promoted by some life coaches going around social media that is full of misinformation about psychotherapy, while comparing it to the benefits of "coaching." In most stat