Marital/Relational Challenges
Question: My partner of (x) years suddenly asked for separation. I am left blindsided. We are working on our relationship through individual and marital counselling. However, he believes the only way he can heal is on his own, after separation/divorce. He has a history of unresolved trauma. Answer: As a Couples Therapist, I’ve seen this…
Structural Dissociation after Trauma
Trauma causes Dissociation or Splitting between the left hemisphere (responsible for logic, analysis, observation) and the right hemisphere (responsible for imagination, creativity, emotions, trauma memories). Brain research shows trauma survivors have reduced number of pathways in the corpus callosum, accounting for decreased communication between the two hemispheres. Splitting allows the logical brain to take over and…
Are you Fearful in Relationships?
When we fill our void with someone, we temporarily fill our wounds with them and become dependent on them. We begin “needing” them. This person in our life is now needed for survival. That is a heavy burden and a lot of pressure for that person. Sometimes, we know this is a band-aid for our…
Your Healing Journey Counselling 