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Understanding Stress: The Science Behind the Body’s Response
Understanding the science behind stress and how it affects the body can empower you to manage it more

Robin
Sep 14, 2024


Unpacking “mommy issues”: understanding the psychology behind this commonly used and misused phrase
As a partner blog to "daddy issues" read up on how parental attachment styles can impact adulthood and development

Robin
Aug 17, 2024


Understanding the complexities of different Health Care Providers in Alberta
A simple guide to help you understand the current state of Mental Health providers in Alberta

Robin
Aug 10, 2024


Connection: how to build intentional opportunities for intimacy
Learn why intentional opportunities for intimacy matter and how it can improve your connection!

Robin
Aug 1, 2024


Health anxiety: what it looks like and how to reclaim your life
Learn what health anxiety is and build strategies to help combat ruminative and obsessive thinking.

Robin
Jul 27, 2024


Understanding the Psychology of "Daddy Issues”: the use and misuse of this popular term
Attachment to caregivers can impact our relationships with others. Find out more about this outdated and problematic term.

Robin
Jul 4, 2024


The measure of couples counselling success: leaning in or leaning out
The measurement of couples counselling success can be found in whether clients lean into or away from the process

Robin
May 3, 2024


Taylor Swift isn't wrong: why journalling your feelings can make you feel better
In honour of Taylor Swift's release of her new album, I thought it would be timely to release this blog post today! Whether or not you...

Robin
Apr 19, 2024


The lies we tell ourselves after a divorce and how they impact our mental health
Divorce can be incredibly traumatic. It can also be incredibly beautiful. And I have seen both. Divorce is a profound life change,...

Robin
Mar 28, 2024


The weekend effect and learning to live for today
In a world where the workweek grind can feel relentless, the allure of the weekend as an escape is understandable. However, living solely...

Robin
Mar 21, 2024


Letting love be your guide: navigating life with an open heart
In the complicated dance of life, there is profound simplicity in letting love be our guiding force. About 2 years ago I read a book that...

Robin
Mar 14, 2024


Self love in the morning: habits to create a good start to your day
The first rays of morning sunlight offer a fresh start for self-love, a daily ritual that sets the tone for a positive and nurturing day....

Robin
Mar 7, 2024


Family estrangement: how to navigate difficult family relationships
A large part of my counselling practice centres on family therapy and specifically the navigation of family relationships. Family, often...

Robin
Feb 29, 2024


How to raise a compassionate child in a complex world
In a world that can sometimes seem unkind, raising children with genuine kindness becomes not only a parental aspiration but a societal...

Robin
Feb 22, 2024


The Many Faces of Love: Exploring Different Types of Love
Love is a complicated word from which there are a myriad of expressions and meanings. There are various types of love. As we approach...

Robin
Feb 8, 2024


Enmeshment: what it is and how it impacts identity development
Parent-child relationships are complex and multifaceted, and sometimes, the boundary between parent and child can become blurred,...

Robin
Feb 1, 2024


The People Pleaser's Dilemma: Navigating the Path to Authenticity
People pleasing, the art of prioritizing others' needs and expectations at the expense of one's own, is a common behavior that can lead...

Robin
Jan 25, 2024


Where does co-parenting conflict come from?
And no..your ex didn't magically turn into the most unhelpful or combative person alive. Co-parenting is a shared responsibility that...

Robin
Jan 18, 2024


Relational Aggression: Teenage girls and the struggle to find inclusion
Relational aggression, a form of subtle and indirect aggression that often involves manipulation, exclusion, and gossip, is a prevalent...

Robin
Jan 11, 2024


Rekindle the flame: How to rebuild romantic connection
In the ebb and flow of any long-term relationship, it’s natural for couples to face challenges that may strain their connection. However,...

Robin
Jan 4, 2024


Trust the process: manifest your New Year and creating a year of intention
How often have you prayed/hoped for a specific outcome? Sometimes these wants are self-serving (winning the lottery) and other times...

Robin
Dec 28, 2023


When does loneliness become isolation?
Loneliness is a universal human experience, but when it evolves into isolation, it becomes a more profound and complex challenge. There...

Robin
Dec 20, 2023


It’s not me, it’s you: and other lies we weave after a breakup
Breakups can look and feel like emotional earthquakes that shake the very foundations of our lives, often leading us to cope through a...

Robin
Dec 16, 2023


8-year stepmom milestone: challenges and insights made along the way
I believe that parenting is a lifelong journey of learning, and being a stepparent is no exception. As I approach the 8-year milestone...

Robin
Sep 24, 2023
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