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We made this post to answer a question from a client, which I know a lot of you are grappling with: “Why don't I love myself?” Read on (or watch on) as we break down why this misunderstanding of our feelings about ourselves is so rampant, and explain why thoughts and behaviours that look like self-hatred on the surface aren't necessarily evidence of a lack of love or care for yourself.
In this post Laura explains how and why conflict avoidance actually leads to more fighting, along with some therapist-approved strategies to avoid those frustrating fights
Communicating constructively with your partner when big feelings are involved is rarely an easy feat! Read this post (or watch the video!) for exactly what you need to know to keep conflict with your partner from turning into a dumpster fire fight.
You’re probably thinking that the very existence of your inner critic is totally f*%#ed up and dysfunctional - like your brain wasn’t wired right in the factory. This may be an unpopular opinion, but the fact that you have an inner critic isn’t exactly a bad thing. Even though that critical voice doesn’t exactly make for a fun time, it does serve an adaptive purpose.
This might sound weird, but even though guilt can feel really f#%$!ng terrible, it isn’t actually a bad feeling. Don’t get me wrong, it feels bad, but like all feelings, guilt serves a purpose. It’s there to help us remember not to make the same mistake twice.
Everyone goes through difficult times, but not everyone experiences trauma. In this video Will Bratt explains why some experiences are traumatic and others aren’t.
Why is that some negative experiences are fairly easy to forget about and move on from, while others can trouble us for years or even decades after? Watch this video to learn 5 reasons why you can’t just “get over” past trauma.
Adults who experienced trauma in their childhoods often struggle to understand why they’re still troubled by those memories today. In this video Will Bratt shares 5 reasons why it makes sense to be haunted by traumatic memories years, or even decades later.
The word “trigger” gets tossed around like confetti these days, which can make its meaning unclear. In this video, Will Bratt clarifies what the term “trigger” means when it comes to trauma, and also acknowledge some of its shortcomings and useful alternatives.
We’ve all been there. That moment when someone says something that immediately gets your back up. You’re left with the instinctive feeling of being under attack, and the impulse is to defend. And in this defense of yourself, you might notice yourself getting heated and saying something to criticize or attack back. And suddenly you find yourself in heated conflict, unsure of how you got here and what to do next. If you’ve noticed defensiveness coming up for you in your relationships, watch this video to learn how to make sense of defensiveness, and what can potentially be done about it in your relationships!
One thing that almost all couples can relate to is conflict, and feeling regret after saying something hurtful in the heat of the moment. If you and your partner are tired of conflict that just seems to drive you apart, then this video is for you. Laura Brown shares the key things to avoid when conflict arises, so that you can feel closer and more connected!
Finding out your partner has been unfaithful can feel devastating. Being unfaithful yourself can leave you ridden with guilt, shame, and confusion about your relationship. If you’re trying to understand why people cheat, this video is for you!
Conflict in relationships can be a messy, confusing issue. You can probably relate to just wanting to get along with your partner without any tension or fighting. In this video Laura Brown answers the age-old question: is it okay for couples to fight? The answer might surprise you, so check it out!
Couples counselling can feel like a daunting and scary undertaking, but it can also make a world of difference for struggling relationships. In this video Laura addresses some of the most common ways that couples counselling can help your relationship, so that you have a better idea of what to expect. Stay tuned to learn how a skilled counsellor can help you turn down the struggle and turn up the satisfaction!
Do you ever feel like you’re all tied up in knots because you’re anxious about being rejected or disliked for who you are? If you struggle with social anxiety, it’s probably no surprise that fear of rejection is one of the biggest things people worry about. In this video Will Bratt touches on why that is, and what you can do to feel more at ease when anxiety comes a-knockin’.
If you or someone you care about struggles with social anxiety, you’ve probably heard the idea that it’s caused by having low self-esteem. In this video Will Bratt explains how that perspective misses the mark, and offers some other ways of looking at it that can help you deal with your own social anxiety!
Social anxiety can feel like living inside a shrinking room, where the walls get closer and the space inside gets tighter. In this video, Will Bratt shares insights into what social anxiety is, why it’s so common, and tangible actions you can take to address some common fears behind your own social anxiety.
There is one thing that almost everyone who feels anxiety can relate to. In this video, Will Bratt explains how and why most anxiety is social in nature, and why that matters when it comes to feeling more at ease in anxious moments.
So, you want to change your body, but you’re eager to do it differently from the myriad of ways you’ve tried in the past. Or perhaps this is your first attempt at change, and want to make sure you’re taking the best approach possible – so you’re doing a little bit of research.
Maybe you’ve heard of the terms “body positive” before, and you want to learn more about what it means, particularly within the context of weight-loss and body change.
Ready to have an honest conversation about imposter syndrome? Read until the end where we share the tools we give our own clients, to boost confidence when imposter syndrome creeps in.