Beaches Therapy Group

06/03/2025

Are you ready to tell your toddler about the new baby? Congratulations! Preparing your toddler to be a sibling is a pivotal task of parenthood and one of the most fun! You already know they’ll soon have fierce competition for the title of “Most Important Member of the Household.” Your adorable, territorial toddler is about to become the “big kid.” But don’t forget, like all promotions, this must come with a raise, too.

Preparing the toddler to be a sibling is a pivotal task of parenthood—and one of the funniest! Here's more about this task.

11/02/2025

After years together, it’s normal for the initial spark of passion to dim, even as love and trust deepen. Many couples face this challenge, but the good news is that reigniting passion is possible with intention and care.

After years together, it’s normal for the initial spark of passion to dim. But reigniting passion is possible with intention and care.

05/02/2025

Many people's contemporary dating experience starts with online dating apps, which can lead to a maze of unpredictable emotions ranging from thrills to disappointment. Did you know that your childhood experiences can impact your dating style? Find out more.

Knowing your attachment style can help you approach online dating intentionally and with self-awareness to keep the experience positive.

31/12/2024

Navigating estranged family relationships during the holidays can feel overwhelming because the pressure to “be happy” can heighten your emotional struggles.

Family estrangement doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes, the rift is the result of a single traumatic event. More often, it’s a slow buildup of unresolved conflict, betrayal, or emotional harm. Here's how you can help yourself.

https://beachestherapy.ca/coping-with-family-estrangement-over-the-holidays/

Navigating family estrangement during the holidays can feel overwhelming heighten emotional struggles. Here's how to help yourself.

19/12/2024

As we approach the holiday season, filled with tempting treats, it’s time to challenge diet culture and focus on what really matters: health, not appearance.

Let's talk about Intuitive eating especially if you are worried about weight gain with the abundance of sugary treats this time of year

27/11/2024

Coercive control is a form of abuse that includes manipulation, isolation and control. By design, it renders you powerless and erodes your self-confidence and sense of independence. Perpetrators trap you in an invisible prison that seems impossible to escape. Coercive control impacts all sexes but overwhelmingly women. and not just those down on their luck. Seemingly confident women with successful careers can also experience this subtle, gradual and treacherous form of abuse which only becomes clear in hindsight.

Coercive control includes manipulation, isolation and control. In Canada, it is recognized as a form of family violence.

20/11/2024

Grieving the loss of a loved one is humanity's most profound and challenging experience. The journey is filled with overwhelming sadness, loneliness and even anger. Getting through all this is a process that takes time, and cannot be rushed. Meditation can be a valuable part of your toolkit for navigating loss. It offers small moments of peace and connection during an otherwise difficult time.

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a profound and challenging experience. Meditation during grief can build resilience and foster peace.

24/09/2024

Narcissistic abuse is a deeply unsettling experience. Whether the relationship is romantic, familial or professional, it can confuse your instincts, impact your self-esteem, and leave you emotionally drained.

https://beachestherapy.ca/narcissistic-abuse/

The effects of being in a relationship with a narcissist, whether romantic, familial or professional can be profound and traumatic.

01/08/2024

If your child is headed into a tough year at high school or university, they might benefit from a mental health reset that prepares for the stress and anxiety of a new school year. Here are a few things parents can do to help them along, and for those seeking professional help, consider our 25% discount for therapy sessions booked in August 2024.

Summer is an ideal time for a mental health reset that prepares students to return to school invigorated and ready to learn

01/05/2024

Has the communication, trust and emotional intimacy you once enjoyed as a couple faded? Could things be better? Let's find out together. Here's more about couples therapy.

30/04/2024

Has the communication, trust and emotional intimacy you once shared faded over time? Could things be better? Lets find out together.