Anna Liargovas, MSc., RP. Individual, Couple & Family Psychotherapy
Beechwood Professional Centre, 445 Beechwood Place, Suite 203, Waterloo, ON N2T 1Z2 Waterloo, ON, Canada

The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman is a classic yet simple way to reflect and understand how our loved ones receive and feel loved. We often love others the way we like to be loved, but sometimes we can miss the special, unique ways to communicate love to our partner, spouse, kids and parents. What is your #lovelanguage? Mine is Words of affirmation and Acts of service #love #lovelanguages #relationships #couplesgoals #marriagecounseling #parenting #familygoals #psychotherapy

I like this quote because it talks about the past, present and future. PAST ~ It’s true that we can’t change what happened, but we can GRIEVE the losses and injuries that occurred. We also might need to look at how much or how little responsibility we are carrying about the past. Most of my clients carry too much responsibility for the trauma, abuse and injustices that happened to them. There needs to be an ownership from the injurer. But that doesn’t happen many times, and ...we ought to move towards validating our pain with compassion and grieving our losses. PRESENT ~ We need to notice our emotions and state of mind in the present and validate it. Am I angry? What good reason do I have to be angry? Am I sad, discouraged? What good reason do I have to be discouraged? When we stay in the present we can be compassionate and empathetic to ourselves. Then, we can look to the... FUTURE ~ The future is about choice, agency and destiny. What do I want to do differently? What do I want for my life and relationships? I have choice and freedom to say yes and no to things and people. This is where I determine what are my values and make choices based on those. Talking to a therapist can help untangle and make sense of this process. Click the link in bio for safe and secure virtual appointments. #therapy #trauma #socialinjustices #psychotherapyworks #compassion #mentalhealth #resilience #hope #grief #newbeginnings

Beautiful quote by the developer of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy @drsuejohnson . Love never assures us of lack of conflict, but it is the foundation on which secure connections can develop and take root. If you are looking to create more secure attachment and connection with your spouse or partner, click the link in bio to connect with me.... #emotionallyfocusedcouplestherapy #relationships #secureattachement #iceeft #lovelife #couples #marriagecounseling #communication #empathy #activelistening #therapist #psychotherapy

It’s hard to believe we’ve been sheltering in place for two and a half months. While #weareallinthistogether, it’s OK if you are NOT OK. Giving yourself permission to admit this is not the same as giving in to negative thinking. We need to acknowledge what is happening in the present before we can truly find a way out of it. Click the link in bio if you want to talk more about it.... Secure, safe and confidential video session provided. #thereishope #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #compassion #psychotherapyworks #couplestherapy #anxiety #grief

It’s hard to believe we’ve been sheltering in place for two and half months. While #weareallinthistogether, it’s OK if you are NOT OK. Giving yourself permission to admit that is not the same as giving in to negative thinking. We must acknowledge what is happening in the present before we can find a way out of it. If you feel like talking to someone click the link in bio. Secure and confidential video sessions provided.... #thereishope #psychotherapyworks #mentalhealthmatters #youmatter #therapy #coupletherapy #relationships #compassion #selfcare

Reaching out for support can feel uncomfortable. The truth is we all struggle from time to time. A therapist/counsellor can provide a safe space to explore what might be keeping you stuck. #therapy #endthestigma #psychotherapist #relationships #selfcare www.annaliargovas.com