Digital Detox: Reconnecting with Yourself for Better Mental Health | Real Life Counselling
As the crisp autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to embark on a digital detox. In our increasingly connected world, it’s easy to get lost in the constant stream of notifications, emails, …Read More
The ROI of Mental Health | Real Life Counselling
Have you ever heard the saying, “Your health is your wealth”? It’s a timeless adage that holds true in more ways than one. While we often associate wealth with financial gain, there’s another kind of …Read More
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Sue Johnson: A Tribute to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
It’s a sad day in the world of Psychology – as we heard of the passing of Dr. Sue Johnson yesterday, April 23, 2024.
Dr. Johnson’s teachings influenced not only my work as a Registered Psychotherapist, but also my romantic relationship with my husband Aaron. Us, like most couples, struggled with attachment issues, connection issues, and communication issues. It was with her book, “Hold Me Tight”, and the lessons I learned from her directly in 2019 during trainings in Toronto, that I was able to repair, reconnect, and rebuild with my husband. And to eventually expand our family to include two beautiful children.
What To Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries (Again)
Have you ever faced a situation where someone repeatedly violated your boundaries? Just ignored the limits you have set, despite your clear communication, and crossed the line again? Frustrating, right?
Relationships are extremely important for our …Read More
Effective Boundary Setting: Master 5 Steps & Tips | Less Uncomfortable
Raise your hand if you ever tolerated someone’s unacceptable behavior and made excuses for them because you didn’t know how to react, or you were afraid that, by saying something, you would be seen as …Read More
Repair Relationship Post-Fight: Effective Tips for Reconciliation
So, you and your partner just had a fight. Maybe it was around a small issue, maybe it was over something big, and maybe it was a perpetuating argument that has been repeating for months …Read More
Overcome Relationship Insecurity: Tips to Build Confidence
We all feel insecure from time to time in our relationships; it’s completely normal. However, some people feel like this most of the time, to the point where it becomes overly consuming for both partners. …Read More
Therapist Leave Guidance: Navigating the Break – Featured in HuffPost
We’re happy to announce that we got featured in HuffPost’s article: “How to Deal When Your Therapist Goes on Leave”. This is an important topic that is not so often addressed, and we’re glad we …Read More
Learn to Say NO: Empowerment Guide for People-Pleasers
Most of us want to be liked by other people. It feels great to know that others think good of us. However, when we believe that being liked depends on how much stuff we do …Read More
Apologize to Your Partner: Mending Feelings the Right Way
“Successful relationships master the art of apology”
– The Gottman Institute
There is no such thing as a perfect partnership. However strong and stable your relationship may be, it inevitably stumbles from time to time. Disagreements happen, …Read More