The death of an infant is a profound loss, and it is important to acknowledge families’ need to grieve for their babies. The death of a baby is especially difficult to endure because parents envision an entire lifetime for their baby from the moment the pregnancy is...
Narcissism has gained popularity in our culture. This can be both helpful and harmful. It is helpful to have a more thorough understanding of what it is, how it has developed and what can be done to develop more healthy ways to manage it. It can be harmful if used to...
One question some couples in intimate relationships wonder are, “Am I in a narcissistic relationship?” You might be surprised that the answer is always “yes!” Everyone in a romantic bond is in a narcissistic relationship. In fact, every relationship you take part in...
Are you experiencing narcissistic abuse in a relationship? If so, your current intimate relationship is far from what you hoped it would be. And your situation is far worse than simply unfulfilling. Instead, your relationship regularly harms you. In her “Psychology...
Gaslighting in relationships happens all too frequently. And it’s one of the most insidious, damaging and secretive forms of manipulation a person can experience. When it exists in your marriage or significant other relationship, it can be especially devastating. In...
Are you wondering how to deal with gaslighting in your significant other relationship? Our previous article talked about what this manipulation form is and specific gaslighting signs to understand. Gaslighting manipulation is very effective and can target anyone. It...
Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused almost everyone’s lives to change in significant ways. For a large portion of 2020, most Canadians were in some type of “lockdown”. For some, that meant not leaving home at all. For others, it meant only leaving to...
We’re just beginning to scratch the surface when it comes to the mental health effects of COVID-19. Already, studies have shown an increase in anxiety, stress, and depression throughout the pandemic. People are struggling. Now that the world is reopening and...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives for well over a year. Now, thanks to vaccine rollouts and measures taken to reduce the spread of the illness, things are finally opening up. For some this is a welcome relief to finally get the chance to travel again, to...
Self-care is an important topic in our current culture. In many forms of social media, it is portrayed as lavish vacations or expensive spa days. However, it’s important to recognize what true self-care really is – especially when it comes to using self-care to...
Nighttime anxiety may seem like a mystery. Why does everything start to feel worse at night? And why can’t I shut my brain off? In reality, nighttime anxiety is very common and there are often concrete causes behind it. In fact, the same reasons people are anxious...
Decluttering can bring up a lot of unexpected emotions. Learn what to expect and how to get through it. Decluttering your home is a satisfying but time-consuming project. What you may not realize is that sorting through your belongings can bring up several emotions,...
