My Parents are Getting a Divorce: What a Relief!

My Parents are Getting a Divorce: What a Relief!

Arguing every day about the smallest things. Telling me that my dad is selfish and doesn’t care about anything but himself.  Complaining that mom is an annoying nag, who can’t get a grip. I don’t know whether having both of them at my soccer game shows love and...
What Does Family Support Look Like?

What Does Family Support Look Like?

Many families will come to counselling as a sign of support to help a loved one through a difficult time (e.g. addiction, cooperative parenting, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, OCD, etc.). Sometimes families will provide financial support for a treatment...
Why Co-Parent with Someone I Don’t Like?

Why Co-Parent with Someone I Don’t Like?

Post Separation Thoughts and Behaviours Really Matter Let’s consider why we think we may have a difficult time co-parenting with our ex-partners: She/he has an addiction and refuses to get help. Who knows who she/he will have around my child? She/he has repeatedly...