Tag: therapy
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Boundaries
From a Family Systems perspective, sometimes the “Black Sheep” is the one who sees the toxicity and sets appropriate boundaries, which may include distance/walking away. Please know this is okay.
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Decisions
Our present is actually a reflection of our past decisions. Whether we realize it or not, consciously or unconsciously, we are making choices and decisions every moment, every day. What we sometimes don’t realize is, every decision we make comes with a consequence, including our decision to not make a decision. There’s no escaping the […]
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Relationship Compatibility
As a couples therapist, I see a lot of couples in my practice experiencing relational challenges due to a variety of internal and external factors. I have noticed through my work with them, there seems to be a protective factor that differentiates couples that tend to become more resilient together from those that tend to […]
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On Commitment Phobia
Commitment phobia tends to be a painful experience for both the individual engaging in the pattern and the people involved in their lives. There is often a sense of push/pull in these “relationships”. The root cause has to do with the family of origin survival patterns. Both men and women can suffer from commitment phobia. […]
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CBT 101
According to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), the following cognitive distortions affect our cognitions, emotions, and behaviours: All or Nothing Thinking or Black and White Thinking – eg. “Either I do it right/perfectly, or not at all.” Mental Filter – only paying attention to our failures, not our successes Jumping to conclusions – knowing with certainty […]
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Inter-dependence
The Individualist ideology heavily reinforces the concept of independence. The term is often used within the context of empowerment and self-reliance. While becoming independent may be an important next step in our journey, from dependence or victimization, it is important to recognize this step as a pit stop, rather than the finish line. And if […]
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