“But, I said I was sorry.” complained Janine, regarding her daughter’s rejection of her apology. Janine (whose name has been changed to protect her identity) recently got sober following 4 years of fairly heavy drinking. Her daughter, now 18, spent those years caregiving for her mother, when it should have been the other way [...]
If you dream of one of those nights when your head hits the pillow and you are immediately asleep, think twice – collapsing that quickly is likely a sign of being sleep deprived. Sleep functions as a cycle. And yes, falling asleep is a natural process that works much better when tend to it. [...]
Start a good habit. Break a bad one. What’s involved? If, for example, I want to stop wasting time in front of a screen (not that I need to or anything:), what should I do? What advice would you give me? Most people lean toward motivation as a key strategy for making positive changes. [...]
Back to school is just around the corner, and emotions may be running high. Children and teens may feel excited, sad, anxious, nervous, afraid, stressed or a combination of feelings all rolled together. Sometimes this looks like increased crying or clingy behavior, temper-tantrums, irritability, withdrawal or acting out, stomach aches or headaches. Parents may [...]
A few days ago, my friend said to me "My body isn't bikini ready yet". My response? I told her that everybody is a bikini body. You have a body, you put a bikini on it, BAM: bikini body. This time of year we are inundated with messaging suggesting that all bodies need to look [...]
Vulnerability has a bad reputation. Most people will do what they can to avoid it at all costs. It is often uncomfortable, sometimes messy, and the outcomes are unpredictable. Yet, it is an inevitable part of life. It is also the pathway to our hopes, goals, and dreams. According to researcher and author Brené [...]
The landscape of fertility/infertility is vast and overrun with a complex, passionate story for many people. As therapists at Synergy counselling we are witnesses to the courage and humility involved in the living of these stories. The scope of fertility counselling/support is a wide spectrum and can include: supporting LGBTQ and heterosexual couples to prepare for conception [...]
Why journal: Writing can do wonders for your health and keeping a journal has great benefits you can enjoy immediately. Beyond keeping your creative juices flowing regular writing can give you a safe, cathartic release valve for the stresses of your daily life. In fact, there's so much data about the mental and [...]
Separation and divorce are not a new concept. Generally speaking, the divorce rate in Canada is roughly 40%. This does not reflect the diversity of relationships that end in separation. However, this is a high enough number to make the matter of separation one of public interest, particularly considering how many parents are concerned [...]
Not too long ago, couples didn’t look to each other to have many needs met other than raising children and seeking financial stability. Now, couples want their partners to be their predictable, secure best friend, and at the same time, their mysterious, sexy Hollywood lover. And, to add to this challenge, we live in [...]
