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One source of confusion and conflict between people is when one person tries to control another, using subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle methods. When they are in the presence of the controlling person, the one being controlled feels lost, devalued, and disconnected from their own decision-making processes. This situation may become so uncomfortable that the person … Read more
All of us experience major disruptions at certain points in our lives. In fact, this is an expected and predictable hallmark of the human condition. For some, these hard times come frequently – the impact of the trauma is overwhelming and recovery, if it comes at all, can be painfully slow. Others show resilience and are able to glide … Read more
Our relationships with our partners are coloured by our own personal legacies. We often react to our partners as if they were someone else – and most of the time this causes relationship conflicts. When we entered into a relationship we expected love, nurturance, and validation just for being who we are. A relationship should provide a safe zone where our … Read more
The More You Give, The More You Receive Too few of us are in touch with a lifestyle choice that can bring us a wealth of happiness, integrity, and wellness. Altruism, or giving to others, has grown out of favor over the past several decades. However it has been a feature of human interaction throughout history. Indeed, a spirit … Read more
Expert Life Transitions Counselling Services In Vancouver Life transitions are predictable changes in our lives associated with a discontinuity with the past. With each change we must give up the protective structures which have carried us through and then face the world anew with a sense of fragility and vulnerability. These times of disruption may force us to test the … Read more
It’s a good thing that almost all of us worry. Think of it as a built-in alarm device. When it’s used wisely, it alerts us to danger and prompts us to navigate our way through a maze of solutions to life’s various problems. We need to think through our options when we are faced with problems, weighing the benefits and pitfalls of … Read more