by Tiffany Wainwright | Jan 5, 2026 | Relationship Skills, Uncategorized
(And What Actually Helps Instead) The other day, a friend came over and was visibly upset after an interaction at a store. He’d tried to return a product and the store’s employee made him feel like a foolish jerk. He maintained his cool while at the store, but was...
by Tanya Schecter | Dec 29, 2025 | Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Relationship Skills, Uncategorized
Why a Relationship Skills Toolbox Is Essential for Healthy Relationships The new year inspires hope, intentions, and a desire for self-improvement. But when it comes to healthy relationships, success isn’t about willpower; it’s about skills. A relationship skills...
by Tanya Schecter | Dec 22, 2025 | Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Relationship Skills, RLT, Uncategorized
The holidays should feel warm, connected, and full of twinkle-light magic. But let’s be real, nothing tests your emotional regulation like navigating in-law dynamics in December. Expectations rise, old patterns resurface, and suddenly you find yourself falling back...
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 Tiffany Wainwright | Nov 24, 2025 | Relationship Skills, Uncategorized
Have you ever felt a surge of irritation when your counsellor asks, “How are you feeling right now? Where do you feel that in your body?” If so, you’re not alone. Many people feel frustrated when therapy seems to focus on emotion instead of quickly...
