Category: Communication
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Common Questions about Couples Counselling
It’s a common experience to feel intimidated by couples counselling, and unfortunately there is still a lot of stigma as to who exactly needs it and when. By the time a couple arrives in a therapist’s office too often there’s already been a lot of hurt and resentment built up. However, by seeing a couples…
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Relationship conflict in new parents: what’s really going on?
FACT: A new baby is HARD on relationships Even really happy, long-standing relationships typically go through a rough patch when their baby comes along. Why is that? The simple answer is that this period can create a prime opportunity for relationship issues to intensify: there is more stress in a multitude of areas, and you…
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What is Your “Love Language”?
You may have heard your friends talk about it before – or you may have seen it written in a relationship column somewhere. Love Languages – what are these all about? This concept comes from the influential work of Dr. Gary Chapman and his book, The 5 Love Languages, which has become a staple in the…