Silence can make you fat… Emotional Eating and Weight Loss: Why Diets Often Fail Understanding Canada’s Weight Struggles Canada continues to face growing challenges related to obesity and weight management. While many people focus on dieting as the solution, long-term weight loss often requires a much deeper approach. Canadian nutrition expert Rose Reisman has … Read more
How to Stop Blaming Each Other: Breaking the Criticism Cycle in Relationships Are You Stuck in the Blame Game? Do you ever find yourself saying things like: “I can never do anything right.” “Nothing I do is ever good enough for you.” “Why do we keep having the same argument?” If so, you are not … Read more
Are You Getting Bigger Because You’re Keeping Yourself Small? The Need for Freedom and Autonomy Do You Yearn for More Freedom and Autonomy? Do you spend most of your time making sure everyone around you is happy? Are you constantly meeting the needs of your partner, children, family, friends, or coworkers while putting your own … Read more
Asking for Help in Relationships: Why It Can Be So Difficult The Challenge of Asking for Help Many couples find themselves spending more time together than ever before. As responsibilities increase, so does the need for teamwork. However, asking for help is not always easy. For some people, requesting support feels uncomfortable or even vulnerable. … Read more
Eat Like a Snail: The Benefits of Slowing Down While Eating Does Your Eating Style Come From Childhood? Does the way you eat reflect how your family ate when you were growing up? Many eating habits develop during childhood and continue into adulthood. For example, some people learn to eat quickly because meals were rushed. … Read more
Couples Argue Less When They Stop Asking This One Question Could One Simple Communication Change Improve Your Relationship? Many couples are surprised to learn that one small communication habit can create a surprising amount of conflict. In relationship counselling, I often hear partners say: “Every conversation turns into an argument.” “I was only trying to … Read more
Follow Your Dreams: Why Pursuing Your Passion Is Essential for Mental Health Do You Allow Yourself to Follow Your Dreams? Following your dreams is about more than achieving goals. It is about honouring the passions, talents, and desires that make you uniquely you. Yet many people stop themselves from following their dreams because they believe … Read more
Want to Fight Less With Your Partner? Try This Simple Journaling Technique Why Do Couples Keep Having the Same Arguments? If you and your partner find yourselves having the same disagreements over and over again, you are not alone. One of the most common concerns couples bring to relationship counselling is constant bickering, arguing, and … Read more