Meet the Author
Hi, I'm Sarah, a Registered Psychotherapist offering somatic and talk therapy at my Roncesvalles and Junction offices in Toronto's west end, and online across Canada. This is where I share what I'm noticing in my work, with practical Tend to It Tuesday posts and reflective Friday Field Notes. Take what's useful, and leave the rest. Learn more about me
For education only, not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
Relational Repair in Summer: What to Do When Closeness Brings Conflict
Our nervous systems are wired for connection, but they are also wired for self-protection. When we spend sustained time with another person, even someone we love deeply, our systems are constantly reading and responding to theirs. This is co-regulation: the way two nervous systems influence each other, for better or for worse.
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.