Are you sick and tired of being in dead-end relationships? Do you end up in ones where the another person treats you badly? Are you ready to attract your ideal partner once and for all? Esther Kane can help you do just that. In fact, she wrote an entire book dedicated to making this a reality in your life. … [Read more...] about How to end Toxic Relationship Patterns and Attract the Fabulous Partner you Deserve
Healthy Relationships
Highly Sensitive People in Relationships
Have you ever wondered what it would like for two highly sensitive people to be in a long-term romantic relationship? Your search is over! Esther dragged her darling husband Nathaniel back in for another interview to discuss their own personal HSP-HSP marriage combo. They will share with you what they have … [Read more...] about Highly Sensitive People in Relationships
How to Find Emotionally-Available People
Don't Go to the Hardware Store for Bread Think this saying comes from AA: A number of years ago I began attending a 12 Step recovery program for people affected by someone else’s addiction. In that program I learned so many new ways of seeing the world and how to live life differently. This new healthy … [Read more...] about How to Find Emotionally-Available People
How Do I Deal With Bullies as an Adult?
In my line of work, I hear a lot of stories about people being bullied during their childhood and teen years. I consider it an honour to help people heal from past bullying along with the long-lasting effects it has played in their lives. However, our experience of being bullied often doesn't stop when we … [Read more...] about How Do I Deal With Bullies as an Adult?
How to Reframe Family Gatherings as a Chance to Grow
I am well aware by witnessing the angst all around me, that the winter festivities and get-togethers are in full swing. Between obligatory work parties, friends’ gatherings, and family dinners, some people feel like running off to the woods and holing up in a cabin until the whole thing is over. I’ve spoken … [Read more...] about How to Reframe Family Gatherings as a Chance to Grow
The Five Love Languages
Confession: I’m a self-help book junkie. One title that many of my clients refer to time and time again is The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Dr. Gary Chapman. I would nod my head sagely as clients told me what their ‘primary love language’ was and think to myself, “What exactly are … [Read more...] about The Five Love Languages
Choosing the Right Partner
I was in London, England visiting my relatives a number of years ago and walked to Camden Market which was close to my granny's home. In one of the kiosks, something caught my eye. Oddly enough, it was a plain tea towel. I'm not one to get excited by tea towels by any stretch, but this one had something … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Partner
What to do when someone you love has an addiction
In my practice, one of the most common issues I hear people talk about is addiction; in all its various forms, guises and mutations. I help clients overcome their own personal addictions, and also spend a great amount of time counseling them on how to deal with loved ones who have their own addictions. In my … [Read more...] about What to do when someone you love has an addiction