For years, trust and commitment have been evaluated as two of the most pivotal aspects of any successful long-term relationship. Consider yourself, no matter what stage in the relationship, there is something to say about the value of trust that keeps two people happily committed to one another. Without it, the years you’ve spent dedicated…

In the blink of an eye, your entire world turns upside down. Everything you thought you knew is in disarray and you feel like you’ve lost control over your entire reality. Shock, immense sadness, and disbelief are only some of the many emotional responses you may be experiencing following the traumatic loss of a loved…

Coping with the loss of a loved one is a devastating experience. Those who have encountered this type of pain can attest to the emotional trauma that comes along with it. As you begin to grieve, it’s important to note first and foremost that there is no right or wrong way to process the pain…

No matter where we come from or where we are heading, we all have one very distinct thing in common: our pursuit to live a happy and fulfilled life. While many people associate happiness with feeling a positive sense of mental well-being, there is more to it. Mental wellness is an important component of our…

What makes a long-term relationship successful? The question so many individuals and couples seek to find out. Part of what defines a healthy relationship is sharing common goals, values, and expectations for the future. However, there is so much more to a healthy and lasting relationship than just this. When couples transition into the next…

Losing a loved one is an incredibly devastating experience that opens up a place of deep, emotional suffering. This pain of loss can feel overwhelming, causing a disruption to your physical and mental health. The many thoughts and feelings that flood through your mind and body following a loss are all a part of the…

Expressing your vows and saying the words “I do” to your partner is an incredible commitment. While your wedding day is something to cherish forever, the lifetime of experiences you’ll share moving forward are even more valuable. Taking each day as it comes, you and your partner will venture through all the realities of marriage…

Arguments, heated conversations, and conflict are all a normal part of any relationship. No matter if you’ve been with your partner for 5 months or 10 years, disagreements are bound to come up at some point. Regardless of the context of an argument, how it’s addressed and managed is what truly counts. In some instances,…

There are countless challenges involved in living through a global pandemic. As we face the many ups and downs along the way, we set off our stress response system more often. Every time this stress response is triggered, our cortisol levels spike. This stress response pattern is very normal but it can certainly take a…

The Benefits of Counselling Throughout our lives, we are taught the importance of our physical health through means of eating well-rounded meals, exercising daily, and hydrating often. We spend countless hours training to improve our physical fitness but neglect to work on our mental health. Unfortunately for many people, the perceived social stigma surrounding therapy…