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Common Questions about Couples Counselling

Common Questions about Couples Counselling

by Illuminate Online | Feb 6, 2024 | All Free Resources, Communication, Couples Counselling, Relationships, Therapy, Transitions

It’s a common experience to feel intimidated by couples counselling, and unfortunately there is still a lot of stigma as to who exactly “should” need it and when. By the time a couple arrives in a therapist’s office too often there’s already been a lot of...
A Loved-one Had a Pregnancy Loss – What should I do?

A Loved-one Had a Pregnancy Loss – What should I do?

by Illuminate Online | Feb 6, 2024 | All Free Resources, Fertility Challenges, Pregnancy Loss

It’s difficult to know what to say when a loved-one experiences a loss, especially if it’s not one you have gone through yourself. People get weird about death and are often afraid to say the wrong thing. Some cultures or religions offer guidance on how to mourn...
7 Truths about Long-term Commitment in Relationships

7 Truths about Long-term Commitment in Relationships

by Illuminate Online | Feb 6, 2024 | All Free Resources, Couples Counselling, Premarital Counselling, Relationships, Therapy, Transitions

#1.  Commitment in relationships means more than saying ‘I do’ Weddings are an excellent opportunity for couples to celebrate their love and also vocalize their intentions in front of friends and family – who they want to be as a partner as well as what they cherish...
I’m ready to go to couples therapy, but my partner isn’t. What now?

I’m ready to go to couples therapy, but my partner isn’t. What now?

by Illuminate Online | Jan 16, 2024 | All Free Resources, Communication, Couples Counselling, Relationships

Having hesitations to starting couples therapy is common! “What if my partner doesn’t want to do couples counselling?”⁠ We get this question a LOT, and we have many clients with partners who are reluctant, not ready, or plain old and not interested in therapy. We...
3 Important Times to Consider Couples Therapy

3 Important Times to Consider Couples Therapy

by Illuminate Online | Jan 16, 2024 | All Free Resources, Communication, Couples Counselling, Relationships, Therapy

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb. Barriers to couples counselling The prospect of attending couples counselling can be intimidating and unfortunately comes with stigma, as many still carry the belief that...
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