The Brentwood Counselling Blog

Have parents guaranteed their kid’s success in life?
It’s that time of year to enroll your kid in as many activities as possible, to optimize their learning. Or is it? Like many parents, the return to school brings with it a mixture of emotions for me. Sadness for

5 Ways to Reset and Start Anew Today
September is a great time to reset and start anew. Most people wait for the new year, but the fall is just as good a time as any. As summer days get shorter and pumpkin spice lattes make their way

Do healthy relationships have problems?
Sure, but here’s what keeps them healthy. Many people believe that healthy relationships don’t have problems. The truth is, all relationships have problems because we are all imperfect humans. Moreover, all relationships go through periods of harmony and disharmony. But

Can an unhealthy relationship become healthy?
How to have a healthy relationship Is there hope for change if you’re in an unhealthy relationship? You may be at the end of your rope. You’ve tried talking things out with your partner, reading self-help books on relationships, and

How Secure Attachment Builds Resilience
Enhance Your Well-Being and Quality of Life So, what’s the big deal about secure attachment? “Attachment” has become a buzz word and everyone’s trying to figure out what kind of attachment they have. In general, humans have an innate need

How Avoidant Attachment Harms Intimacy
Balancing Independence and Emotional Connection Do you love your partner but can’t truly feel close to them? Do you go through the motions in your relationship because you’re supposed to do certain things and not because you want to? Do