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We offer counseling as well as life/health/nutrition coaching to children, teens, and adults. Our sp

09/29/2025

Monday Reflection

You do not have to start this week with a plan to fix everything. Some weeks are meant for noticing, for softening, for simply being with what is true. If all you do today is breathe and stay connected to yourself, that is enough. Healing often begins in the quiet moments where nothing looks different on the outside, but everything shifts inside.

09/27/2025

Saturday therapy Q & A

Q: What does healing mean beyond just “feeling better”?

A: Healing is not about erasing what happened or pretending it no longer hurts. It is about integrating your experiences, learning from them, and finding new ways to live with openness and peace. Feeling better is a step, but healing is a transformation of how you relate to yourself.

Q: Why is it so important to feel your emotions instead of pushing them away?

A: Emotions are signals from within. When we push them away, they do not disappear, they simply wait for another chance to surface. By allowing yourself to feel, you are listening to your own needs. This listening builds self-trust and clears the path for true change.

Q: What role does compassion play in the therapy space?

A: Compassion is the foundation. It means that no matter what you bring into the room, anger, fear, shame, grief, it will be met with care, not criticism. Compassion creates the safety needed for vulnerability, and vulnerability is what allows healing to take root.

09/26/2025

It is the end of the week. Pause for a moment and notice how your body feels. Are your shoulders tense, your mind still racing, or your energy running on empty?

Self care does not have to be another item on your to do list. Sometimes it is as simple as closing your eyes for a minute, stepping outside for fresh air, or choosing rest instead of pushing through.

As you move into the weekend, ask yourself: What is one small thing I can give myself that feels nourishing?

Your needs matter. Your wellbeing matters. Let this be your gentle permission to care for yourself today.

09/24/2025

Try a Thought Label Practice

When intrusive thoughts show up, try gently labeling them instead of spiraling.

Say to yourself:
“That’s a worry.”
“That’s a judgment.”
“That’s a memory.”

This creates distance between you and the thought, and gives you back your power.

09/23/2025

He used to believe that shutting down was the only way to stay in control. Feelings were messy. Talking was dangerous. So he coped by numbing, avoiding, pretending he was fine.

But in therapy, something shifted.

He realized shutting down was not strength. It was protection. And underneath that protection was a person who deeply wanted to feel connected, calm, and understood.

Now, instead of running from discomfort, he meets it with curiosity.

That’s what healing can look like.

09/22/2025

Begin your week with compassion.

09/21/2025

Today is World Gratitude Day.

Gratitude is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about noticing what sustains us even when life feels heavy. A small smile from a child. A friend who checks in. The quiet moment before the day begins.

In therapy, I often see how people overlook these moments because they feel too simple. Yet research shows that gratitude softens stress, deepens connection, and reminds us we are not alone.

The shift happens when we stop waiting for big changes and start honoring the small anchors that already hold us.

At Family The-ra-pie, we believe gratitude is one of the first steps toward healing and reconnection.

What is one thing you are grateful for today, even in the middle of your challenges? Share it below. Your words may be the reminder someone else needs.

09/18/2025

I know what it feels like to smile on the outside while holding back tears. To keep everything together for everyone else, even when inside you feel like falling apart.

We live in a world that tells us to be strong, to move on, to get over it. But healing doesn’t work that way.

Therapy is the place where you do not have to pretend. It is the place where your story matters, where your pain has a voice, and where you can finally lay it down without fear of judgment.

You do not have to carry it all alone anymore.

09/14/2025

Parenting

This one moment changed everything.

A father once told me, “I spend every day with my kids, but I still feel like a stranger to them.” His words were heavy with shame.

What he did not know is that this is not about being a bad parent. It is about emotional presence. Children do not just need us to show up physically. They need us to feel with them, to tune in, to let them know they matter.

The shift begins when we understand that connection is built in small moments of attunement, not grand gestures.

At Family The-ra-pie, I help parents repair and strengthen bonds so their children grow up knowing they are seen and safe.

If you feel distance growing between you and your child, send me a message that says “Parent” and we will begin.

09/13/2025

Saturday Q & A

Q: What does it mean to be truly listened to without interruption or judgment?

A: It means feeling safe enough to let your guard down. True listening is not about rushing to respond or solve but about creating space for your words to land. When you are met with that kind of presence, you begin to believe your story matters.

Q: How can therapy help you carry both your pain and your hope at the same time?

A: Therapy does not erase pain, but it helps you hold it differently. Together we make room for grief, fear, and uncertainty while also nurturing hope. Both can exist side by side. Healing is about learning to carry them in balance, without being consumed by either.

Q: What would it look like to treat yourself with the same compassion you offer others?

A: It might look like speaking kindly to yourself instead of criticizing. It might look like resting when you are tired instead of pushing through. It might look like giving yourself the patience and grace you so freely give to those you love. Therapy can help you practice that shift until it becomes second nature.

09/11/2025

Today, on the anniversary of September 11, we are also confronted with new sorrow: the violent loss of Charlie Kirk in Utah. My heart goes out to his family, his loved ones, and all those who admired and supported him.

In this moment of shock, anger, grief, and confusion, may we lean into compassion. May we offer kindness to ourselves and to others. Tragedy like this reminds us how fragile life can be, even in places we think of as safe. It reminds us that words, rhetoric, and beliefs matter because when tensions run high, the risk of harm increases.

Let us take a pause to mourn. To hold space for pain. To affirm that violence born of division, extremism, or political hatred has no place in a society striving for respect and dignity.

And let us not just mourn, but also act. May we use this as a moment to recommit to:

- civil discourse, even with those we strongly disagree with

- empathy toward the “other side,” recognizing humanity beyond ideology

- ensuring safety and security at public events

- supporting those who are traumatized by violence, including witnesses, families, communities

If you are shaken by what has happened, know this: it’s okay to feel upset, scared, or powerless. Talking, journaling, reaching out to someone you trust. These are healing steps. And if you believe in something greater than yourself, turning toward prayer, meditation, or other spiritual practices can bring solace.

Let today be a reminder that in our collective grief, there’s also the possibility of greater unity, deeper listening, and healing. May peace find a more firm foothold among us.

09/07/2025

This one moment changed everything.

I remember working with a mother who said, “I am doing everything for my children, yet I feel so far away from them.” Her voice cracked, not from exhaustion, but from loneliness.

That moment reminded me of what attachment science shows us again and again. We do not just need food and shelter. We need safe, secure emotional bonds. Without them, even in a full house, we can feel deeply alone.

The belief shift is this: your struggles are not a sign of weakness. They are a signal that connection has been interrupted. And the good news is that bonds can always be repaired.

At Family The-ra-pie, I help parents, partners, and families rebuild those connections so love feels alive again.

If you have been doing everything yet still feel disconnected, you are not alone. Send me a message that says “Connect” and we will start the process together.

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Montreal, QC

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Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	12am - 6pm

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+15149004357

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http://www.familytherapie.com/

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