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Today I'm working at the office doing zoom sessions while my partner is at home doing his work. How are you managing quarantine and work in your relationship? #relationships #relationshipsinquarantine #lotsoftogetherness #couples #couplestherapy #marriagetherapy #marriagecounselling #couplescounsellingvancouver #couplescounselling #timetogetcouplestherapy #GottmanCouplesTherapy #Gottman

How do you know when it's time to go to couples counselling? If you ask me, I think anytime is usually a good time. You can learn tools to better communicate and catch issues before they become worse/more difficult to work through. You can also seek out couples or marriage counselling whenever you feel stuck with an issue or when there's been a betrayal that's too difficult to navigate on your own. Here's an article that offers some suggestions too on when to seek out couples therapy. #Gottman #GottmanCouplesTherapy #CouplesTherapy #MarriageTherapy #DealingwithBetrayal #ImproveYourRelationship #BetterCommunicate #GetOutofGridlock #DontWaitTooLong #VancouverCounselling #VancouverCounsellor #VancouverMarriageTherapist

Today I'm working at the office doing zoom sessions while my partner is at home doing his work. How are you managing quarantine and work in your relationship? #relationships #relationshipsinquarantine #lotsoftogetherness #couples #couplestherapy #marriagetherapy #marriagecounselling #couplescounsellingvancouver #couplescounselling #timetogetcouplestherapy #GottmanCouplesTherapy #Gottman

How do you know that the therapist you're picking to help you work on your relationship is a good one? Picking the right therapist who has the right training is tough. Finding the right fit can be even tougher. Here's some ideas. #VancouverCounselling #VancouverTherapy #CouplesTherapy #CouplesTherapist #Gottman #GottmanCouplesTherapy #RelationshipGoals #ImproveYourRelationship #ImproveYourMarriage

How do you know when it's time to go to couples counselling? If you ask me, I think anytime is usually a good time. You can learn tools to better communicate and catch issues before they become worse/more difficult to work through. You can also seek out couples or marriage counselling whenever you feel stuck with an issue or when there's been a betrayal that's too difficult to navigate on your own. Here's an article that offers some suggestions too on when to seek out couples therapy. #Gottman #GottmanCouplesTherapy #CouplesTherapy #MarriageTherapy #DealingwithBetrayal #ImproveYourRelationship #BetterCommunicate #GetOutofGridlock #DontWaitTooLong #VancouverCounselling #VancouverCounsellor #VancouverMarriageTherapist

I'm always telling people that a lot of what we learn in therapy is information that we're not taught elsewhere. Where other than books do you learn about how to communicate in your relationships, how to deal with stress and anxiety in a healthy way, or what to do when you loose someone you love? There's so many books on mental health out there but selecting the "right" ones that are research based is difficult let alone putting the words into practice. #lettherapyhelp #trycounselling #getprofessionalsupport #goingtothegymforyourbrain #counselling #counseling #therapy #counsellor #vancouvercounsellor #vancouvertherapist #couplestherapy #marriagecounselling #marriagetherapy #couplescounselling #psychology #mentalhealth

I often work with people who are considering ending their relationship but don't want to make the "wrong" decision. Sometimes they try doing a trial separation with their partner to see what life is like when they're not together but do trial separations really work? Here's an article on that...

I miss summer How are you doing managing the rain and dark afternoons lately?

Whenever I work with someone who's going through the grief following the death of a loved one, I use what's called, "Re-Membering Practices". Basically, I teach people how to go through grief by keeping the memories of their loved one alive and continuing their relationship with that person long after their physical death. Grief is one of the most difficult feelings to navigate and it comes in all different forms. It's also hard to know how long it'll last and how deeply i...t'll cut. Getting professional support through these times can help alleviate some of the pain while giving you a safe space to grieve. Here's a sad but powerful article that uses similar practices. #lifeafterdeath #grief #griefandloss #loosingalovedone #goingthroughthepain #Iholdthepainwithyou #rememberingpractices #vancouvercounselling #vancouvertherapist #youdonthavetogoatitalone

Ah dating in the modern world..."I can't meet anyone" is one of the top complaints I hear. Do dating apps really make dating easier or do they make people dispensable? Are there "quality" people out there on these apps (I believe so) or is everyone just looking for the next best thing? How do you navigate the dating world and deal with disappointment, rejection, dashed hopes, and loneliness? Here's a great article on modern dating that might help. #datinginthemodernworld #onlinedating #vancouverdatingscene #hottopic #counsellingfordating #howtomeetsomeone #navigatelonelinessbetter #faceyourfears

Have you ever tried sailing? If you're not afraid of the water, Jericho offers sailing lessons and boats to rent. It's one of my favourite things to do as it gives me a sense of joy and freedom. It also can be a good ab workout if it's windy enough Could be a new hobby to try before the weather turns completely to rain... #sailinginjericho #vancouverwatersports #summercantbeoveralready #trystailing #hobbiesforhappiness #thingstodowhenyouresingle #dateideas #funformentalhealth #vancouvertherapy

Did you know that when we feel criticized, we usually get defensive? There are two types of defensive responses, one is innocent victim (sounds like "well how was I suppose to know you wanted me to do that?!") and the other is righteous indignation (sounds like "well you didn't do that either!"). Both likely lead to more conflict and can perpetuate an argument between you and your partner. So, if you're able to listen without getting defensive, you'll be better equipped to prevent an argument from escalating. Here's an article written by one of my past teachers, Darren Wilk, on just that. #Gottman #BestMarriages #CouplesTherapy #CouplesCounselling #MarriageTherapy #MarriageCounselling #VancouverTherapist #LangleyTherapist #ListenWithoutGettingDefensive The Gottman Institute BestMarriages.ca

Celebrating love in all forms #HappyPrideWeek #VancouverPrideFestival #AllFormsofLoveMatter #GottmanLoveandSexualityGlossary #GottmanTherapy #CouplesTherapy #MarriageTherapy #MarriageCounselling #CouplesCounselling #VancouverTherapist

I read an interesting article on parenting when you've been through your own childhood trauma and difficulties. Was a great read! Here's the article if you're interested. #parenting #childhoodtrauma #courageofparenting #counselling #therapy #counseling #psychology #vancouvertherapy #vancouvercounsellor #vancouvertherapist #vancouvercounselor

You've likely heard me talking about the The Gottman Institute approach to couples therapy and about Gottman Couples Therapy in general but do you know who Dr. John Gottman is? Here's a great TED talk where John discusses his approach to loving relationships and what the science says about making love last . #makinglovelast #couplestherapy #Gottmancouplestherapy #Gottman #scienceoflove #TEDx #vancouvertherapist #couplescounselling #couplescounseling #marriagetherapy #marriagecounselling #marriagecounseling #improvecommunication #improveyourrelationship #professionalsupport #expertincouplestherapy