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 –…
DISCLAIMER: NOT AN ACTUAL CLIENT. Dear Therapist, How do I make my spouse go to therapy? Signed, Anxious Spouse Dear Anxious Spouse, Just as therapy is a different journey for everyone, so is the journey to therapy. Some people are very comfortable with, and seek out, therapists to help them process and understand life’s challenges.…
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…
….One of the things I share with Successful Single Women is the importance of breaking their biases when it comes to how they view the right men for them. Before we go further with talking about biases, let’s define what a bias means. — Bias from the dictionary means – An Inclination towards…
Conflict is a common feature of even the happiest and most satisfying of marriages. Many arguments and disagreements can be successfully handled by the couples themselves, without the necessity of outside help. Good communication skills, mutual respect, and commitment can go a long way toward overcoming problems. Where particular situations and problems threaten to erode…
Healing is like going through seasons. When you’re in a season of pain, it may be hard to see the internal shifts happening leading you to the next season of growth. This is how personal evolution happens. We don’t talk enough about post-traumatic growth, wisdom, and the unexpected benefits of healing. I think partly because,…
The first step in achieving sobriety from sex and porn addiction is education and awareness. Education is learning a new concept while awareness is the application of this new knowledge upon yourself. So today, let’s take a look at the addiction cycle itself. First, it begins with a trigger or craving. These triggers or cravings…
Conflict is inevitable. All couples will encounter conflict in their relationship at various points. But what countless research on relationships has shown is that, it is not about the particular conflict itself, but how couples take steps to handle it. A world renowned couples therapist, named John Gottman, famous for his extensive evidence based approach…
Have you ever been told, “think positive” or “look at the positive of the situation”? Well, many pieces of research show that positive thoughts do affect your mental and physical health in a very positive way. These studies prove that positive thinkers tend to be less stressed, healthier, and have better overall health. Well, setbacks…