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...
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...
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...
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...
by Illuminate Online | Jan 16, 2024 | All Free Resources, Mental Health, Postpartum Adjustment, Relationships, Reproductive Mental Health, Stress & Anxiety
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are defined as distress that arises during pregnancy (perinatal) and throughout the first year after pregnancy (postpartum). The intensity of PMADs can range from mild to severe. It can be overwhelming or confusing when...
