Intimacy is not measured on a consistent upward continuum. Instead, it is a wiggly upward line. Naturally, there are times in your relationship when you feel more or less connected. More connected – on a date night, with time and …
Tag: psychotherapy
When to Let Go of a Relationship
Have you ever experienced the confusion and struggle of not knowing whether you should stay or leave a relationship? You might have two parts. One who wants to stay and might see the good in your partner or be afraid …
Don’t Offer Advice to Someone Who Needs A Hug
When we offer advice, we are staying in our left brain. That’s the rational, logical part of our extraordinary brain. We need this part to manage time, get practical things done, complete tasks, and so much more. When we offer …
It Feels SAFER to Avoidant Partners When They
For more information, check out my ‘ATTACHMENT’ highlight on Instagram If you would like to know how to work with this as a couple, check out my book ‘Heal Your Anxious Attachment’. The second half of the book is about …
Happy at Work Podcast
I share some thoughtful perspectives and practical advice for navigating the complexities of workplace dynamics and personal growth. Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, striving for authentic communication, or seeking to cultivate a more supportive work environment, this episode offers empowering …
Less Stressed Life
This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, Jennifer Nurick joins me. In this episode, we dive into insecure attachment styles, what they are, and some examples. We talk about how to help support your children to form secure attachments …
Dr. Peter A Levine
This is a question that I am often asked by friends and sometimes clients who are worried about burdening me with their pain. I’m not sure if it is because of my many years of spiritual practice or because of …
Pema Chodron Quote
How would it be to be the sky today? To know that everything else is just the weather?
Relationship Rituals to Help with Connection
As a couple counsellor and wife of 18 years, I know that intimacy doesn’t just happen. It has to be cultivated. There are so many different ways to let your partner know that they are special, that you are thinking …