There’s something about spring that gently tugs at us. A quiet nudge reminding us thatwe, too, are part of nature’s rhythm. After a long winter of hibernation, often bothphysically and mentally, spring brings an invitation to begin again. This season is apowerful opportunity for renewal, self reflection and compassion, and intentional selfcare. Our environment impacts […]
Tag: Mental Health
Why Communication Alone Won’t Fix Your Relationship: The Missing Piece
We’ve all heard it: “Communication is the key to a healthy relationship.” And while that’s true, many couples come to therapy frustrated, saying, “We try to talk, but it feels forced. We just don’t understand each other anymore.” Here’s the missing piece: communication thrives when there is emotional intimacy. When partners feel emotionally disconnected, conversations […]
How Your Family Dynamics Shape Your Relationship: Understanding, Respect, and Unity
When couples embark on a journey of building a life together, they often bring with them the unspoken rules, values, and expectations shaped by their family systems. The way we approach conflict, express love or even view commitment is deeply influenced by the families we grew up in. In therapy, I often see couples struggle […]
Working with Layers of Identity in the Therapy Room
Stepping into the therapy room means stepping into a space where all the layers of identity, such as culture, gender, family background, and beliefs, come to the surface. As someone who immigrated to Canada from Pakistan as a young child, I’ve experienced how identity is a unique combination of influences, often combined with challenges and […]
Bringing The Shadows Into The Light
Have you ever started researching a topic and before you know it, you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole and suddenly you’re making connections and seeing things in a different light than ever before? That’s exactly what happened to me after spending the last 4 weeks researching the connection between trauma and shame. We’ve all experienced […]
So… You’re Considering a Career Change
Are you feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your job? Daydreaming about a new role? What we do for work has a significant effect on our well-being. Our work affects our sense of self, ourrelationships, and our physical and emotional health. There are many things to grapple withwhen considering a career change. It’s not always as […]
What I Love About IFS:
One therapist’s take on working with Internal Family Systems. The first time Internal Family Systems (IFS) really clicked for me, I was in a practice session at my first IFS training. As the “client,” I encountered a protector part that had been causing me to intellectualize everything rather than allowing me to feel my feelings. […]