Relationships

I just got back from spending the weekend with my niece and nephew at my sisters house in Kelowna. For those of you who know me, you know there are few things I find quite as fulfilling as spending the weekend with those munchkins. This weekend, however, had a purpose: Their annual Christmas tree decoration… Read more

As a couples counsellor here in Vancouver, I see couples in all different places in their relationship journey. Some come in looking for premarital counseling, others because they have been losing their connection and still others because their relationship is in pieces and they are trying to figure out if it can be repaired and/or… Read more

Sometimes in relationships we mess up. Perhaps its a small mistake that doesn’t do too much damage. These can be a positive experience in the end because they allow us to reflect and learn more about who we want to be in our relationship. Sometimes it’s a big mistake where trust is broken and the… Read more

In relationships I think we are always looking for ways that we can communicate more effectively, in good times but especially in hard times. Unfortunately, conflict is something that many of us struggle with which can cause us to react in ways that either add fuel to the fire or cause a relationship standoff. Many… Read more

It is that time of the year again where we slow down and focus on getting back on track. The wonderful beaches and patios of summer gets replaced with more downtime spent inside watching shows, or hanging out with friends with a cup of tea or glass of wine. As the season changes and things… Read more

There are a lot of reasons to celebrate in a calendar year – most are recognized holidays (like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving etc) or birthdays. The only date in a year that focuses on your relationship is your anniversary. Whether you are dating or married, making an effort to celebrate your relationship is really important because… Read more

Being a teenager in today’s times isn’t easy – the pressure to fit in is extremely high and the consequences if you don’t are increasingly serious. Social media and technology grant greater access to information both good and bad which influences their sense of self.  As struggles for teens increase so do the struggles for… Read more

While most of you will know this, in my counselling practice I help people who struggle with their relationships and who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating. While people who struggle in their relationships don’t necessarily have issues with their bodies or food (though sometimes they do!), it is rare that someone who struggles… Read more

I am not entirely sure what is going on this summer but it feels like relationships are ending left, right and center. I have had a big influx of people coming into my counselling practice who have recently gone through, or are going through a break up. When a relationship ends there is a lot… Read more