Couples Therapy: Knowing the Difference Between Healthy Love and Codependency
When it comes to relationships, there’s a delicate line between healthy love and codependency—and so often, codependency can seem quite[…]
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Current Events and Stress: How to Foster Resilience During Times of Social or Political Upheaval
I’ve had clients recently tell me they don’t know why, but that they find themselves angrier, more irritable, less[…]
Read moreNavigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting: Strategies for Success
Co-parenting at the best of times after separation or divorce can be tricky. Kids now have two homes, two or[…]
Read moreParenting Dysregulated Teens: Understanding the Impact, and Managing Behaviour
Parenting a teenager is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences for any parent. For some families, the challenges[…]
Read moreCo-Parenting in Blended Families: Overcoming Challenges and Building Stronger Relationships
I’ve been reflecting on the holiday season. It was a busy one this year — the busiest in the last[…]
Read moreNavigating the Holiday Season as a Stepparent: A Guide to Emotional Well-being, Peace and Harmony
The holiday season, often idealized as a time of joy and togetherness, can be particularly challenging for stepparents. The blending[…]
Read moreThe Holiday Blues: A Guide for Caregivers and Healers
The holiday season, often idealized as a time of joy and togetherness, can be a particularly challenging time for those[…]
Read moreHelping your Child Deal with Grief: A guide for parents
Grief is a complex emotion that can affect people of all ages, including children and adolescents. While adults may have[…]
Read moreNavigating Narcissistic Family Dynamics: A Guide for Healing and Recovery
Narcissistic family dynamics can be incredibly challenging and emotionally draining. Individuals who grow up in these environments often experience a[…]
Read moreBuilding and Maintaining Trust with Your Teenager: Help for Parents
In my practice, I work with a number of adolescents but also a number of parents of adolescents or emerging[…]
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