How Addiction Affects Relationships Secure functioning relationships cannot exist while addiction is present. Substance abuse and addiction have many costs and one of the greatest comes to close relationships. Romantic relationships affected by addiction tend to involve far more conflict than most relationships. Broken trust, hurt feelings and anxiety are side effects of substance abuse…
Welcome to Warrior’s Respite, your trusted source for mental health and navigating the complex terrain of relationships. Starting a new relationship can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. It’s a journey that often begins with excitement but requires a roadmap to ensure a healthy and enduring connection. Let’s dive into one of the most…
Cancer. The mere mention of the word sends shivers down the spine, a stark reminder of the fragility of life. When a cancer diagnosis shatters your world, hope becomes your lifeline. In this blog, we explore the power of belief and the potential for healing, even in the face of the most formidable adversary –…
A trauma bond is a form of attachment where a person can be in extreme loyalty, love, and fear to an abuser or in a toxic relationship. I’ll be using the term “abuser” as a trauma bond happens in abusive relationships, whether that is emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. The emotional connection between a person…
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based model of therapy that aims to teach people new skills and strategies that can enable them into creating fulfilling lives.1 What is DBT? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). DBT is designed to help manage emotional dysregulation, increased distress tolerance, and improve…
Codependency Patterns in Chronic Illness Written by: Tracey Nguyen, RN MN Did you know that codependency and chronic illness are linked? There is a clear relationship between codependent behaviour and chronic disease, even cancer. Codependency is normalized in our culture and society but it’s only harmful to the self because of the way we…
Setting boundaries is an essential part of maintaining healthy relationships and ensuring our needs are met. As a therapist, I often encounter individuals who struggle with this aspect of their personal and emotional lives. This struggle can lead to feelings of being taken advantage of, disrespected, or even abused. However, it’s crucial to understand that…
Not feeling ‘Enough’ can impact our self-worth. Here are some tips to develop ways to improve your self-worth and know that you are enough. Six tips for when you don’t feel enough As a counsellor, one of the main hurdles I see with clients is a feeling of inadequacy, a sense of not being “enough”.…
How to Circle the Drain of Caregiving and Come Out Sparkly Clean When you look at your loved one and wish that you could share – and sometimes take away – the intense pain that they’re feeling, you have officially arrived at the title of caregiver. The good news is that in order to receive…
The essence of healing is connection – first, to yourself. Then, to others. Your human nature directs you to seek bonding. You are, biologically and neurologically, wired for this. Unfortunately, when carrying unhealed trauma, you could seek harmful connections because you’re disconnected from yourself. Trauma is that very separation from the body and emotions.- Gabor…