It’s not easy, but telling someone in the moment how their passive-aggressive behaviour makes you feel gives you the best shot at finding solutions.

Building Healthy Relationships in Adulthood Human beings are relational. We are social creatures, and we need to be connected to...

“I wonder what it’s like to be married to you…” I turned. The workshop participant was behind me, to the...

After counselling for over 25 years, I have become increasingly focused on how I can stay emotionally healthy in both...

The following excerpt comes from our book, Counselling in Relationships: Insights for Helping Families Develop Healthy Connections. The “Couple Relationships”...

Conflict is usually seen as negative or something to be avoided. There is even a myth that there is no...

Several years ago, I experienced a sense of loss upon hearing that my neighbour and her husband were getting divorced....

We often allow our predetermined beliefs to guide how we relate to other people. Look no further than politicians who...

It seems to me that the very basis of humility requires an acknowledgment and acceptance of our fundamental human need...

How do you engage in discussions about politics with those you care about? For many, the answer is “I don’t!”...

The Oxford English Dictionary defines “random” as “Having no definite aim or purpose; not set or guided in a particular direction; made,...

Conflict can escalate quickly and be toxic to workplaces and families.  While it might be tempting to vent to other people and try to get them on your side, this can inflame conflict and cause polarization or “camp building.”