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The “J factor” almost destroyed them and everything they had built together

boundaries, codependency, communication tips, core differences, couples counselling, language of love, letting go of judgement, marriage counselling, mindfulness, relationship joy, Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapy, trust building, tune in, walking on egg shells

The “J factor” almost destroyed them and everything they had built together Jessica and Milo hadn’t talked for almost 2 weeks. Every time they tried to discuss something, things seemed to escalate into a fight. And lately, every time they had a fight, they were so fed up that they struggled to reconnect. After their last argument they didn’t speak to each other for over 2 weeks. It had gotten quite ridiculous and they were …

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C O R A: How to get her to STOP NAGGING

better connection, communication tips, counselling, couples counselling, feeling responsible, marriage counselling, mindfulness, Non Violent Communication, relationship joy, Relationship Therapy, repairing trust

C O R A: How to get her to STOP NAGGING Are you tired of your spouse nagging you? One of the areas couples often seek support in when they come to see me for marriage counselling or relationship therapy is communication. Frequently I hear him complain how he would like her to stop nagging and her share how she would like him to start listening. Today I want to offer you a four step approach …

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How to shift from frustration and disappointment to hope and connection

accountability, communication tips, conflict resolution, counselling, couples counselling, EFT Therapy, feeling responsible, Joy, love coaching, marriage counselling, positive life changes, Relationship Therapy

How to shift from frustration and disappointment to hope and connection Are you familiar with the frustrating and discouraging feeling of getting stuck in a negative cycle or downward spiral together? After a while, you don’t know how to shift the pattern to recreate positive energy between each other. Sometimes you have an internal narrative which sounds something like this: ”If only my spouse would do X then I could / would do Y.” Both of …

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3 fingers: a simple practice to reduce conflict and increase connection with your partner

accountability, awareness, blaming, boundaries, breathe, change, codependency, communication tips, counselling, couples counselling, feeling responsible, language of love, mindfulness, nagging, positive life changes, relationship joy, Relationship Therapy

3 fingers: a simple practice to reduce conflict and increase connection with your partner One of the most common “complaints” I hear from couples when they make an appointment for couple’s counselling or relationship therapy is how fed up they are with all the negativity between them. Are you tired of bickering all the time? Are you a nag? Does it feel like conflict erupts out of nowhere… one minute things seem to be fine …

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Has Addiction damaged your self-esteem?

Addiction, boundaries, codependency, communication tips, counselling, couples counselling, depression, feeling responsible, low self-esteem, marriage counselling, positive life changes, Relationship Therapy, self-esteem, self-love, stress tolerance

Has Addiction damaged your self-esteem? It doesn’t matter whether you love someone who is struggling with Addiction or if you are an Addict, part of the emotional roller coaster of living with Addiction is the impact it has on your self-esteem. As an Addictions Counsellor and Marriage therapist I often help couples navigate the journey of recovery from co-depency and other addiction to rebuilding trust and self-esteem. Can you relate to Hank and Renée? When …

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When lovemaking feels like doing dishes in the dark OR The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback in the Bedroom

communication tips, couples counselling, intimacy coaching, intimacy counselling, marriage counselling, performance anxiety, Relationship Therapy, sensual touch, Sex Therapy, sexual healing

When lovemaking feels like doing dishes in the dark OR The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback in the Bedroom Imagine what it would feel like to do the dishes in the dark. You would sort of know what you’re doing because you’re familiar with the layout of your kitchen sink and the dish soap. But you probably wouldn’t be feeling very confident about the results. If your goal was to have satisfyingly clean dishes, …

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The “J factor” almost destroyed them and everything they had built together

C O R A: How to get her to STOP NAGGING

How to shift from frustration and disappointment to hope and connection

3 fingers: a simple practice to reduce conflict and increase connection with your partner

Has Addiction damaged your self-esteem?

When lovemaking feels like doing dishes in the dark OR The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback in the Bedroom

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