by Tanya Schecter | Dec 15, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Relationship Skills
Last year, a woman sat in my office two days after Christmas, still wearing that brittle holiday smile people put on when they’re trying not to fall apart. She told me how she’d walked into her parents’ house determined to be calm, kind, and “stay above it.” But...
by Tanya Schecter | Dec 1, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Depression, EFT, Gottman, Gratitude, Relationship Skills, RLT
Last week, a couple sat across from me, barely making eye contact. The physical and emotional distance between them was unmistakable. She said softly, “He never listens.” He shot back, “That’s not true. I listen all the time.” When I asked her what she meant, she...
by Brooke Patterson | Nov 17, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps people understand and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that fuel anxiety and depression. By learning new ways to think and respond, CBT helps you feel calmer, more balanced,...
by Brooke Patterson | Sep 22, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Gratitude, Relationship Skills, Uncategorized
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your full attention to the present moment without judgment or distraction. Noticing your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations with curiosity rather than criticism, helps you reduce stress, improve your focus, and create a...
