Most people do not realize the emotional patterns that remain present, even after their divorce. Separating from your partner does not automatically take away the feelings and behavioral patterns you experienced. You may feel that the problems in your marriage like communication or incompatibility were limited to being shared between you and your ex-partner. But the reality is that these conflicts are driven by deep rooted behavioral and emotional patterns that have been shap

It can be easy to believe you have an anxious attachment style when you have been in an inconsistent relationship. If you find yourself constantly overthinking, seeking reassurance or worrying where you stand, it is understandable to believe you have an anxious attachment style. But it is important to ask ourselves: are you having an anxious response or do you generally have an anxious attachment style? Ask Yourself one important question When distinguishing between attachmen

As we welcome summer and warm weather, we also welcome David Yuskoski, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) to Couples Therapy Centre! David works with couples, families, individuals, children and teens to help strengthen emotional bonds, create healthier communication, and greater stability in their relationships. Our clinic leans towards the use of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples work as it has been found to be one of the most effective methods to support c

Do you find yourself stuck in the frustrating pattern that typically plays out like this: you find yourself feeling anxious, worried or insecure and your partner reassures you, which temporarily makes you feel better but those feelings shortly return? This cycle does not result from a lack of reassurance, but rather that you need reassurance to solve something deeper than the worry at hand. Typical Pattern of the Reassurance Cycle The reassurance cycle typically plays out alo

Do you feel like you are constantly responsible for everyone? Your partner, family, friends, children? Do you feel like you are constantly managing and anticipating everyone’s needs to ensure they’re all happy? Are you always the one to try to resolve conflict first? These are all examples of over-functioning in relationships. While some may think this is what love ‘should’ look like, it often causes exhaustion and burnout. What Over-functioning Looks Like Over-functioning is