Some couples may think that counselling services in Vancouver are only necessary once they are on the verge of divorce or separation. Yet every relationship is a work in progress, and there are a lot of bumps on the road
“The Habit of Everything” – The reason I say this is because habit is pervasive and it keeps us from making mindful choices. It is about unconscious, automatic reactions to life, rather than conscious, deliberate actions based on how we
Although post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often diagnosed in people affected by war, trauma can be caused by other experiences such as domestic violence, child abuse, car accidents, and natural disasters. This condition can severely affect a person’s behavior and
There is so much more to who we are than our physical form. It’s sometimes difficult to remember that when our culture promotes so much attention on our outward appearance. However, paying attention to our inner selves and all the
It’s a fact that we don’t recognize our Greatness enough. Instead, we are conditioned to think negatively of ourselves – see our faults, what we do wrong, why others couldn’t possibly like us. When our body aches, we immediately think
Seeking Truth in the Land of Knowledge, Wisdom & Love There is something wonderfully compelling about India. Once you have experienced her colourful beauty and felt her spiritual vibration, you are attracted back like iron filings to a magnet. I
The high divorce rates in Vancouver nowadays bring the spotlight to the issues that often cause strain or lead to the failure of a marriage. Infidelity, dissatisfaction, communication problems, or loss of physical attraction can all cause couples to reevaluate
Despite the destructive consequences of an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and drugs, Vancouver has an addiction rate of 11%, which is higher than most Canadian cities. Most people initially start to use these substances to relax or to escape reality,
This time of year, with its seeming emphasis of “Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All” can nonetheless be a very challenging time for many. It can dredge up memories from early years that included alcoholism, poverty, stress and/or disappointment.
More than 70,000 divorce cases are filed in Canada every year, a third of them involving first-time couples. Loss of intimacy is cited as a leading cause. Meanwhile, more than two-thirds of women initiate divorce. There’s a lot of talk
In her book Mistral’s Kiss, Laurell K. Hamilton writes: “There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” For the thousands of Canadian soldiers who have returned from Afghanistan, this
Unexpected Surprises I love brain science. It fascinates me and I appreciate how much it helps us to understand why we do the things we do – both the things that are troublesome and the things that excite our imaginations.
The Good Life Therapy Centre offers trained therapists that provide marriage counselling, couples therapy, relationship intensives, addiction counselling, trauma counselling, and individual therapy services. Good Life Therapy offers specialized counselling services to many areas surrounding Vancouver, B.C., including Vancouver Lower Mainland, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver, Kitsilano, White Rock, Surrey, and online throughout North America.