And It’s Not What You Think It Is 12 years ago, we were blessed with my newborn twins. Everything went exactly as planned. Two healthy babies were delivered exactly as expected, and then they were dropped in our laps. We were suddenly overwhelmed with what was to come next. We
As the holiday season approaches, it’s that time of year again for family gatherings. For some of us, it’s a happy time, for others, it may be stressful and anxiety-provoking. You recall how last year Uncle Bob, in his drunk way, worriedly questioned you about still being single, or Aunt
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 the end of the vacation season. Comfort and relief with
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 even attending counselling, but only to get the same result…the
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 for secure attachment. That is, we have a need for
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 you prefer to show love with acts of service rather
Recognizing and Overcoming Hypersensitivity Has anyone ever told you that you’re too sensitive? Or that you overthink things? Do you second guess your interactions with others, and afterwards, replay the scene over and over again with different versions of what you could have done differently? Do you overexplain to make
How Childhood Emotional Neglect Influences Adult Attachment Styles Were you abused in childhood and don’t even know it? Most of us are aware of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and even verbal abuse. But the most “neglected” type of abuse is emotional neglect. It is defined as a relationship pattern in
Written By: Dr. Gloria Lee, Registered Psychologist My mom’s birthday happens to fall on International Women’s Day, March 8. How befitting. When I think about her life journey, she has really paved the way for the women in my family. Mom is the eldest of 11 children. She grew up
Written By: Heather Aikman, Registered Clinical Counsellor The beginning of the year is a great time to set new goals and improve on different areas of your life. Being a “better” parent may be one of these areas. It’s not easy being a parent these days. There are a lot
