Ongoing conflicts in a relationship signal a need for attention and action. The intensity and frequency of the fights couples have informs the overall health of their relationship and how satisfied they feel in it. This is not to say that we should leap to end a relationship at the first sign of an obstacle, […]
“We have to catch up”, “I’ve been meaning to text you”, or “We need to do this more often”… how many times have you sent out one of these texts to one of your friends in the last month? The way we move through our friendships in adulthood could honestly be its own case study. […]
A lot of clients come to the therapeutic space to share their painful experiences of feeling hurt and misunderstood. These experiences can be exceptionally distressing when provoked by those closest to us like partners, friends, and even family members. In some cases, topics such as substance use and betrayal are the catalyst. These loved ones […]
DISCLAIMER: This is a highly nuanced topic which makes it incredibly difficult to generalize. Beliefs, values, and experience are specific to the individual and/or the relationship. No matter the nuance, we need to be vigilant and practice self reflection. Sexual health and identity is a very important aspect of our individuality. It is something that […]
Over my next few posts, I want to share some information about a particular therapy service that I offer called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): a bit about what it is and how it works, and what I have learned from my experience with it both as a client and clinician. EMDR uses bilateral […]
The worst game to play in relationships is the Blame Game. Taking ownership of our individual roles and experiences is vital for relationship success. When we own our parts, of the dynamics, good and bad, it demonstrates a level of authenticity and vulnerability that gives room for your partner to be more open and honest […]
Gaslighting has become a more commonly used word in our everyday lives but especially in therapy. It’s important to separate gaslighting from disagreement, which is common in relationships. Not every conflict involves gaslighting and of course, there are healthy and helpful ways to resolve conflicts. Sometimes people mistake this term for other forms of psychological […]
Summer is here and that means more opportunities for social gatherings to celebrate the season and the weather. Depending on the kind of personality you have, these gatherings could either be exciting or they can be draining. If you’re like me, I have experienced both emotions and it entirely depends on the type of week […]
Recently I had the privilege of joining an alumni panel at my old high school to speak to the current students about adolescent mental health and the pandemic. Here is a summary of some of the points we discussed: Use creativity for self-expression, not performance. When I was in high school, and for much of […]
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