Boundaries, Relationships
Let’s talk about setting boundaries—and keeping them too! Many of my clients have boundary questions. How do I set boundaries with family members? How do I set boundaries at work? How do I set boundaries
Family, Relationships
Hello, it’s Paula here on the Dóchas blog, and I’d like to talk about how to set intention in your relationships. You likely have people in your life you feel you are “stuck with,” and
Boundaries, Family, Parenting, Relationships
Hello and welcome back to the Dóchas blog! Today it’s Kim and Paula, and we’re having a conversation about what enmeshment is, and some characteristics of relationships that are enmeshed. You can watch us talk
Relationships
With Valentine’s Day this week, we’re being bombarded with gushy messages about what we should be expecting to give or receive from our partners. We’re constantly confronted with Facebook and Instagram highlight reels that showcase
Relationships, Uncategorized
Does this sound familiar? You and your partner want to spend time together, but you don’t seem to share many common interests – such as your taste in music, favourite restaurants, which sports team to
Relationships, Self-Care
The holiday season usually means lots and lots of socializing. For people who are more introverted, that can be exhausting! Even if everyone you know is lovely and drama-free, the very act of socializing can
Information About Therapy, Relationships
Hello! It’s Pooja and Paula here this week on the Dochas blog. Today we wanted to talk about why it’s okay to go to couples therapy. Sometimes there is this idea that couples therapy is
Hello! It’s Schareen and Kassandra here again on the blog. Consent and the importance of saying “no” go hand-in-hand. You’ve probably heard a lot about these two concepts lately, but today we are going to
Abuse, Relationships
Hey everyone, Kassandra and Schareen here on the Dóchas blog! This year has been tough on a lot of us—financially, emotionally, psychically—the list seems endless! It has been especially hard on relationships, as increased stress
You have done all the steps to prepare for an uncomfortable conversation with your partner. You have sat with your feelings, and you have prepared for making it through the conversation. But how do you
