TRAUMA BONDING I work with a lot of people who have or are experiencing trauma bonding, and yet many people have never heard of this phenomenon before. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary …
What’s the Deal with Dreams?
What’s the Deal with Dreams? I have long been fascinated by dreams. I still remember a recurring dream I had that commenced around the age of three that incited YEARS …
ANXIETY: Turning towards pain
ANXIETY: Turning towards pain What if the next time you felt anxious, you chose to accept it? We give a whole lot of energy towards the things we fear. Research …
Emotional Labour
Emotional Labour Many of the couples that I work with experience what is known as an emotional labour imbalance in their relationship. An emotional labour imbalance occurs when one individual …
The Space Between Stories: Transitioning into a New Phase
The Space Between Stories: Transitioning into a New Phase In the story of our lives, we all have some chapters we’d prefer to skip over. The loss of a loved …
BLACK SHEEP
BLACK SHEEP The “black sheep” is a common idiom used to describe someone who is considered disreputable or a disgrace in any group (such as communities, schools workplaces, or religious …
Intention Without Expectation
Intention Without Expectation Counsellors and other health practitioners are often touting the importance of “living mindfully”. Mindfulness practices can be described as many things (e.g: being present, noticing without judgment, …
Receiving as an Act of Love
Receiving as an Act of Love Are you one of those super self-reliant people who has no problem giving to others, but the thought of ever asking for help or …
Too emotional?
Too emotional? Have you ever been told that you are too emotional or too sensitive? Yep, me too. There is a socially popular belief that suggests emotions are “silly”, irrational, …
To Forgive or Not to Forgive?
To Forgive or Not to Forgive? Forgiveness is often touted as a necessary requirement to healing. It is included in most religions, is frequently a key component in trauma and …