by Sally | Apr 9, 2024 | Couples & Relationships
Working Together to Understand Different Coping Mechanisms In the intricate tapestry of human relationships, patterns like the Pursuer-Withdrawer dynamic often shape the bond between partners. This dynamic involves one partner seeking closeness (the pursuer) while the... 
by Sally | Dec 11, 2023 | General, Mental Health
Navigating Tension and Stress in Your Relationship During The Holidays: A Guide to Coping The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, the reality can differ for many, primarily when tension and stress exist within a... 
by Sally | Nov 13, 2023 | Couples & Relationships, EFT
An ancient saying says, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” This is a warning to people not to act out in anger or resentment because you only end up harming yourself. Over time, these resentments can build until the individual develops... 
by Sally | Jul 10, 2023 | Couples & Relationships, EFT
Dr. Sue Johnson, the founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy (the approach I use), wrote in her book Hold Me Tight, “Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us. Love also enhances our sense of connection to the larger... 
by Sally | Jun 12, 2023 | Couples & Relationships
Couples Counselling: How to Regulate During Difficult Conversations During difficult conversations, it’s common for us to become triggered by something our partner has said. We can feel calm one moment, but the next, we are thrown into “fight or...
