The Science of Hope: Building Relational Resilience
In the middle of the "thaw," things often look a bit messy. The snow is grey, the ground is muddy, and the transition isn't quite complete. Relationships often feel the same way during seasons of change. We might feel a spark of hope for something new, but we are still dealing with the residue of old patterns.
The Myth of the Perfect Family—Why "Repair" is the Real
When families come into my Junction office, there is often a lot of pressure to "fix" things so that arguments stop happening entirely. We have this cultural idea that a healthy family is one that is always in sync. But in reality, life is messy, especially in the middle of a cold Toronto winter when everyone is a bit more irritable and cooped up indoors.