by Jeff Packer | Jan 11, 2022 | Love & Relationships, Marriage
Our society today does not seem to support this “traditional” vow. Whatever happened to “for better or for worse”… “in sickness and in health” … “for richer or for poorer”? I guess more contemporary vows are...
by Jeff Packer | Dec 28, 2021 | Conflict, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Separation & Divorce
So many people make this decision far too quickly and with minimal or biased information. After working in the counselling field for over twenty years, I have grown increasingly “pro family.” We often hear the following two main thoughts about separating “I might as...
by Jeff Packer | Dec 13, 2021 | Love & Relationships
Some people suggest yoga for various reasons such as weight loss, increased flexibility, greater strength, and the mind-body connection. But did you know that yoga can help our brain function better? This article that I came across explains how just 20 minutes of...
by Jeff Packer | Nov 25, 2021 | Blended Family, Change, Children & Adolescence, Family, Friendship, Love & Relationships
As we plan and construct our future, we are constantly changing or renovating, if you will – the bachelor apartment where we are single and the home where we start our family. This home is constantly remodelled as the size of our family grows, and our needs...
by Nicole Bolotenko | Nov 22, 2021 | Depression, Friendship, Love & Relationships, Self-Care
Ok, so sometimes staying home on the couch and watching your favourite TV show may sound like the best idea ever! How about when you do this for seven straight evenings in a row? Some clients have described feelings of low motivation, low energy or loss of joy in the...
by Jeff Packer | Nov 15, 2021 | Love & Relationships, Marriage
Dr. Mel Krantizer, of the Creative Divorce, Love & Marriage Counseling Center, has put forth the idea that within most long-term marriage relationships, there are seven distinct marriages: the ‘Movie Marriage in Your Mind Marriage.’ the ‘Our...
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