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    • Kelsey Santerre
    • Rachel Fassio
    • Neda Brasanac
    • Kaycee Castro
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      • Barrie Counselling
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Category Archives: Couples Counselling

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Breaking the Mould: Celebrating Love Beyond Traditional Valentine’s Day in Canada

February 14, 2025 mindfultherapistCouples Counselling, Dating, Holidays, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care, Social Skills0

Picture this: it’s February 14th, and you’re scrolling through your social media feed, watching everyone post pictures of their extravagant gifts, candlelit dinners, and overly romantic moments. Meanwhile, you’re left feeling pressured to come up …Read More

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Supporting Survivors of Suicide Attempts: A Path to Recovery

September 13, 2024 mindfultherapistCounselling, Couples Counselling, Mental Health1

Understanding the Aftermath
Surviving a suicide attempt is a profoundly traumatic experience, often leaving individuals grappling with an overwhelming array of emotions. The aftermath of such an event can be a tumultuous period marked by intense …Read More

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Don’t Let Divorce Hurt Your Kids: Building a Positive Co-Parenting Environment

June 26, 2024 mindfultherapistChildren, Couples Counselling, Family0

Building a Positive Co-Parenting Environment
The decision to separate or divorce can be an emotionally charged one, and the well-being of children often takes centre stage during this challenging time. While navigating the legal and logistical …Read More

Gaslighting vs Disagreement - Understanding Emotional Manipulation

Gaslighting vs Disagreement – Understanding Emotional Manipulation

December 26, 2022 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCRelationships, Boundaries, Couples Counselling, Friendships, Social Skills3

“You are overreacting.”

“You are upset over nothing.”

“I never said that. You must be confused again.”

“You sound crazy.”

Have you ever heard something like this, especially repeatedly by one person? If it resonates with you, there may …Read More

Repair Relationship Post-Fight: Effective Tips for Reconciliation

Repair Relationship Post-Fight: Effective Tips for Reconciliation

September 27, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCRelationships, Couples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, Marriage, Social Skills2

So, you and your partner just had a fight. Maybe it was around a small issue, maybe it was over something big, and maybe it was a perpetuating argument that has been repeating for months …Read More

Attachment Style Impact on Relationships: Understand Yours"

Attachment Style Impact on Relationships: Understand Yours

November 12, 2020 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCRelationships, Couples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, Insecurities1

Do you ever wonder why you attract a certain “type” of people? Do you have patterns that you seem to repeat in relationships over and over again? Or maybe you noticed how the majority of …Read More

Overcome Relationship Insecurity: Tips to Build Confidence

Overcome Relationship Insecurity: Tips to Build Confidence

April 6, 2020 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCInsecurities, Anxiety, Couples Counselling, Dating, Relationships, Self-Esteem0

We all feel insecure from time to time in our relationships; it’s completely normal. However, some people feel like this most of the time, to the point where it becomes overly consuming for both partners. …Read More

My Partner Keeps Giving Me Advice Instead of Providing Emotional Support. Help!

My Partner Keeps Giving Me Advice Instead of Providing Emotional Support. Help!

May 13, 2019 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCRelationships, Couples Counselling, Emotions, Marriage, Social Skills4

Emotional support is one of the most important aspects of successful relationships. Knowing that our partner will comfort us and be there for us through difficult times enhances the feeling of connection and value of …Read More

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Accepting Influence

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCouples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, Marriage, RelationshipsLeave a comment0

Dr. John Gottman and his team came to an interesting conclusion when it comes to husbands’ behavior in the relationship. They shared that relationships are much more successful when men allow themselves to be influenced …Read More

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Have More Sex in a Relationship?

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCouples Counselling, DatingLeave a comment0

What makes a great relationship? That’s the question many try to find the answer for, and there are numerous different answers to it. Yet, all these answers narrow down to just s few basic things, …Read More

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