Author name: Mary Joan Brinson

One question some couples in intimate relationships wonder are, “Am I in a narcissistic relationship?” You might be surprised that the answer is always “yes!” Everyone in a romantic bond is in a narcissistic relationship. In fact, every relationship you take part in whether with a family member, friend or co-worker exhibits traits of narcissism […]

Gaslighting in relationships happens all too frequently. And it’s one of the most insidious, damaging and secretive forms of manipulation a person can experience. When it exists in your marriage or significant other relationship, it can be especially devastating. In this article, we’ll explore gaslighting in the context of romantic relationships. But, make no mistake

Are you wondering how to deal with gaslighting in your significant other relationship? Our previous article talked about what this manipulation form is and specific gaslighting signs to understand. Gaslighting manipulation is very effective and can target anyone. It is not uncommon for it to take years to finally figure out what’s going on. Equipping

Over the last year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do many things. For some, that included switching to remote work. For kids and teenagers, that meant turning to virtual learning instead of going to school in person. Now, thanks to the success of the vaccine rollout and other measures

Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused almost everyone’s lives to change in significant ways. For a large portion of 2020, most Canadians were in some type of “lockdown”. For some, that meant not leaving home at all. For others, it meant only leaving to get the bare necessities. Many people started working

We’re just beginning to scratch the surface when it comes to the mental health effects of COVID-19. Already, studies have shown an increase in anxiety, stress, and depression throughout the pandemic. People are struggling. Now that the world is reopening and restrictions are being lifted, it’s understandable to want things to go back to normal.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives for well over a year. Now, thanks to vaccine rollouts and measures taken to reduce the spread of the illness, things are finally opening up. For some this is a welcome relief to finally get the chance to travel again, to hug friends and family they have been

Self-care is an important topic in our current culture. In many forms of social media, it is portrayed as lavish vacations or expensive spa days. However, it’s important to recognize what true self-care really is – especially when it comes to using self-care to help with your anxiety. This type of self-care is designed to

Nighttime anxiety may seem like a mystery. Why does everything start to feel worse at night? And why can’t I shut my brain off? In reality, nighttime anxiety is very common and there are often concrete causes behind it. In fact, the same reasons people are anxious during the day are the same reasons that

Decluttering can bring up a lot of unexpected emotions. Learn what to expect and how to get through it. Decluttering your home is a satisfying but time-consuming project. What you may not realize is that sorting through your belongings can bring up several emotions, from guilt to nostalgia to feeling overwhelmed. These emotions are a