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Stonewalling: What It Is and Is It Ruining Relationships

Key Takeaways: Stonewalling is emotionally withdrawing or shutting down during conflict instead of communicating openly. It leaves issues unresolved and damages intimacy. There are various motivations behind stonewalling – childhood trauma, avoiding confrontation, manipulation, gaslighting, or checking out of the relationship. Understanding the root cause is key. Being stonewalled can make partners feel frustrated, disrespected, […]

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Can a Narcissist Really Change?

Key Takeaways: Genuine change is possible but requires tremendous commitment and self-awareness from the narcissist. They must acknowledge their harmful behaviours and want to change. While therapy can help manage narcissistic traits, narcissistic personality disorder cannot be cured completely. Expect gradual progress and setbacks. Aging may motivate self-reflection but does not guarantee change. The narcissist

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Guide to Understanding NPD

Do you know someone who seems to think they are better than everyone else? Someone who needs constant praise and attention yet shows little genuine empathy for others? These could be signs of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). While we all have some narcissistic tendencies, people with NPD take them to the extreme. Their exaggerated self-importance

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What is Positive Reinforcement? (Definition + Examples)

Positive reinforcement—you’ve likely heard the term before, but what does it really mean? In short, it’s the process of encouraging desired behaviours by adding something pleasant or rewarding after that behaviour occurs. You know, like giving your dog a treat when she correctly follows a command or praising your child when they pick up their

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Well Beings Counselling Introduces New Location in Ottawa, Ontario

Updated March 23, 2023 – (Ottawa, On.) – For residents in Ottawa that are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns, Well Beings Counselling has opened a new therapy clinic in Ottawa. Patients looking for a registered psychotherapist can now seek counselling and psychotherapy in Ottawa at this location and online: Ottawa116

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10 Symptoms of PTSD in Teenagers & Treatment Options

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more common among teenagers than people realize. This article will focus on PTSD in teenagers, its triggers, symptoms, long-term effects, treatment options, and what parents and caregivers can do to help. How Big Is This Problem? Some research suggests that PTSD is more common in teenagers than adults. For example,

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Well Beings Counselling Introduces 3 New Locations in Greater Toronto

(TORONTO, On.) – To help Ontario residents that are dealing with stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns, Well Beings Counselling has opened three new offices in the Greater Toronto region. Patients looking for a registered psychotherapist can now seek counselling and psychotherapy in GTA at these Ontario counselling offices and online: Mississauga77 City Centre

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Anxious Attachment Style: Can You Change It?

What Is Anxious Attachment? Scroll Down “Tell us about the love of your life.” In 1985, psychologists Cindy Hazan and Phillip Shaver conducted a study to assess whether childhood attachment influences romantic relationships later in life. Hazan and Shaver hypothesized that the way we were loved, taken care of, and engaged with our parents impacted

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Well Beings Counselling Introduces 2 New Locations in Toronto, Ontario

Updated March 23, 2023 –  (TORONTO, On.) – A study from January 2021 shows that more than one in five Canadian residents are experiencing high levels of mental stress. While the stress levels are lower than in the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, they remain remarkably high. Well Beings Counselling has opened two new

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