Michele Ross-Miller Counselling
328 Woolwich St N1H 3W5 Guelph, ON, Canada

I am so honoured to win this vote of confidence from my community! Thank you for the support!

When should you explore couples counseling? We typically feel most confident in areas of our lives where we have support, and our relationships are no differen...t. Research shows that couples who seek help early have the best chance of thriving even during difficult times. It can be especially helpful to seek guidance for yourself and your loved one during big life events and transitions. Working with a trained professional is an investment in your relationship and overall well-being. On the Gottman Relationship Blog, Terri A. Ammirati, LCPC (Ammirati Counseling) offers tips to help you seek support for your relationship: https://bit.ly/2Zv2UW5 Please note: our social media posts are not meant to address situations of abuse. For immediate support, please contact thehotline.org.

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"Things falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing. We think that the point is to pass the test or to overcome the problem, but the truth is ...that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy." ~Pema Chödrön See more

"It is hurtful and devastating when an affair shatters a relationship’s trusted stability. It leaves both partners to pick up the pieces before starting all ove...r again, which is painful. One of the questions that plagues partners recovering from an affair is 'What went wrong?' Even when individuals and relationships are unique, is there a commonality across affairs? Dr. John Gottman with Dr. Caryl Rusbult and Dr. Shirley Glass explained an affair as a cascade of steps that culminate in a transgression. It all starts with the bid for attention. If it sounds like a simplified excuse for an affair, it is not. When one can’t count on their partner to be available in their time of need, it leads to unfavorable comparisons, emotional distance, and eventual betrayal, if not the demise of love." Certified Gottman Therapist Jinashree Rajendrakumar discusses the steps that lead to betrayal on the GottmanRelationshipBlog: https://bit.ly/3y12Tph

When we say, I told you so, our partner is less likely to feel supported. Try this: when conflict arises, focus on re-establishing your connection by communic...ating as non-defensively as you can and remaining open. Want some tips on a better way to fight from relationship expert, John Gottman? Read on. http://bit.ly/2pb0hUd See more

Our culture teaches us that a good relationship has no disappointment in it, but that's just not true. Disappointment and disharmony are simply part of the journey into true intimacy.

Research shows that prevention is 3x more effective than intervention.

A lasting relationship is one that repairs often. Discover how learning to give, accept and identify repairs can transform your relationship on the Gottman Relationship Coach "What to Do After a Fight" program: https://bit.ly/3ci5PUO

Tell the truth in a way that optimizes the possibility of being heard.

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That's total nonsense. We are all imperfect human beings and there will be times of disillusionment. But how you work through those moments will strengthen your relationship.

It is precisely this collision of your human imperfection with your partner’sand how you both handle itthat is the heart and soul of real intimacy.

"I worried sessions over the internet would feel impersonal and, well, remote. Instead, it feels as if we're inviting our therapist into our home. Without childcare, she gets a chance to see our parenting in action."

https://www.guelphmercury.com//marriage-family-and-individ Thanks for the nomination! Please take time to vote for me!

It is precisely this collision of your human imperfection with your partner’sand how you both handle itthat is the heart and soul of real intimacy.

You know you're listening effectively when you can reflect back what they said.