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When Should You Consider Couples Counselling?

by Cynthia Routhier, MA, RCC | Jun 16, 2026 | Relationships

Consider couples’ counselling when recurring arguments stall, emotional intimacy fades, or a breach of trust occurs. Don’t wait for a crisis — therapy acts as proactive relationship maintenance to rebuild connection, improve communication, and safely...

Quand devriez-vous envisager une thérapie de couple ?

by Cynthia Routhier, MA, RCC | Jun 16, 2026 | Relationships

Admettre que son couple traverse une zone de turbulences n’est jamais facile. Contrairement à certaines croyances et cultures de pensées, la thérapie de couple n’est pas un dernier recours avant le divorce, mais un outil proactif pour renforcer votre lien....
HOW ATTACHMENT SHOWS UP IN ADULT RELATIONSHIPS

HOW ATTACHMENT SHOWS UP IN ADULT RELATIONSHIPS

by Nicole Lam, MA, RCC | Apr 20, 2026 | Relationships

How Attachment Shows Up in Adult Relationships Hazan and Shaver (1987) were the first to apply Bowlby’s framework systematically to adult romantic relationships. Their research demonstrated that the same patterns observed in infants: secure, anxious, avoidant...

Why Breakups Hurt So Much and Why It’s Not Just About the Relationship 

by Armstrong, MA, RCC, CCC Olivia | Apr 13, 2026 | Relationships

A breakup can feel like one of the most disorienting experiences a person goes through. Not just sad, physically painful. The kind of pain that sits in the chest, disrupts sleep, makes it hard to eat, and leaves a person feeling like they have lost something far...
HOW ATTACHMENT SHOWS UP IN ADULT RELATIONSHIPS

Understanding Your Attachment Style: How Early Relationships Shape Adult Love

by Nicole Lam, MA, RCC | Apr 13, 2026 | Relationships, Trauma & Recovery

You have probably heard people describe themselves as “anxiously attached” or “avoidant.” These terms have entered mainstream culture through social media, dating advice, and pop psychology. But beneath the labels lies a robust body of research...
Boundaries in Asian Families: How to Honour Your Culture and Protect Your Mental Health – Part 2

Boundaries in Asian Families: How to Honour Your Culture and Protect Your Mental Health – Part 2

by Nicole Lam, MA, RCC | Apr 10, 2026 | Relationships

A Different Approach to Boundaries Boundaries in collectivist families do not have to mean separation. They can mean sustainable connection and finding ways to honour your relationships while also protecting your mental health. Here is what culturally attuned...
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