Effective communication is the cornerstone of solid relationships. Through communication, we share our wants and desires, hopes, frustrations, losses, and successes. Without effective communication, someone may miss some of these thoughts and feelings, and we may feel...
A question I am often asked is how do I support my child/children through separation? As you go through this difficult season of your life remember; Children are resilient, with the right supports in place they can make it through a separation. You do not have to...
Building trust with children is a process that starts when they are very young. Part of this process is connected to how we interact and communicate with our kids. It may be smooth sailing up until the point where it is not. The emergence of adolescence can change...
Though play therapy is becoming more well known, it can still be surprising for parents and guardians when a therapist informs them that they will be using play during sessions. For this reason, some of the therapists at Life Care wanted to share why they incorporate...
A new year often brings a desire to start fresh, and a greater sense of resolve or hope for meeting one’s goals. Aside from the typical traps we try to avoid, (think: unattainable or unrealistic) here’s an approach to goal setting you may not have...
The benefits of couples therapy for premarital counselling The decision to make a formal commitment to another person can be wonderful and exciting. It is easy to understand why planning the ceremony and celebrations with others can become the focus. Though possibly...
