Edmonton Psychology, Counselling and Therapy

Uncertainty is normal when you book your first couples counselling session. But you should know that reaching out is a sign of strength, not failure.  Let’s walk through what that first session actually looks like, how to prepare for it, and what to expect as you move forward in your

When was the last time you and your partner truly felt heard by each other? For many couples, the slow drift into the same arguments (or into silence) happens so gradually that it’s hard to name. Your relationship isn’t failing because you’re wondering if you need help; you’re taking the

The last letter of PACE stands for empathy, or a parent’s ability to feel and engage within a child’s internal world. This means that a parent demonstrates that they understand the emotional experience of a child through their resonance and connection to their child’s experience. Empathy can only happen authentically

The C of PACE is curiosity, meaning that parents who want to know more about what happened, rather than less, will be more helpful to their children. The opposite of curiosity is rigidity, or assuming that you already know what happened based on the information you already have. Parents may

We’ve talked about the role of playfulness in PACE, to keep our nervous systems in an open and flexible state, and showing that there’s no threat, so children can think instead of reacting in protective ways. Now let’s move to acceptance, which means that we are telling children that we

This is the first edition of Let’s Talk About Parenting and we are going to talk about the acronym PACE and specifically this time, playfulness. PACE stands for: P Is for PLAYFULNESS A is for ACCEPTANCE C is for CURIOSITY E is for EMPATHY This is all from Danial Hughes’

Intended audience: Couples and professionals Reference: The New Rules of Marriage by Terry Real Title: Changes in relationships as identified by Terry Real, or No Wonder we don’t seem to be on the same page Problem identified by author: Terry Real works closely with Esther Perel and they have put

How much social media or screen time is recommended for kids? This is one of the most frequent questions I get when working with parents and kids. It seems that most people usually do one or two hours per day as the limit, but rather than rigid rules, research suggests

Dr. Joan Kelly is one of the foremost experts on high-conflict separation. She created this handout on the top ten ways parents can protect children during separation. I think it gives parents some great tips. 1. Talk to your children about your separation.  Studies-show-that only 5 percent of parents actually

I found this from the California Courts and thought it was pretty informative so I’m sharing it here.Children going through divorce or separation have certain needs. Although there are no foolproof ways to raise young children before, during, and after a separation, you and the other parent can help your

     About 43% of all marriages these days include one or more of the partners who have had a previous marriage. 65% of these remarriages involve children from a previous relationship. When all the math is done, it appears that one out of every three children will spend time in

1/2/2018 Stepfamilies have become more common and touch up to half of us (Sayre, McCollum, & Spring, 2010). These families are formed following a loss, meaning that unresolved grief could impact the formation of the stepfamily. They are also at risk for loyalty conflicts where children, partners, and ex-partners can

With divorce rates approaching 50% of marriages within the first 15 years, couples preparing for marriage are keenly interested in how to best prepare for marriage (Williams, 2007).  This blog will discuss the core content areas to cover in premarital counseling and the interventions therapists use. Additionally, we must pay