Proper communication is a fundamental component in every relationship, including the family dynamic. When there’s a lack of communication, tempers flare, feelings are hurt, and resentment and bitterness can easily thrive. Between parenting styles, personalities, and external influences, finding the right ways to connect and talk to one another can be a very difficult feat Continue Reading
Category Archives: Family Counselling
How to be a Healthy Co-Parent
More and more families are being established with an untraditional kind of approach, and while there is nothing inherently wrong with choosing to grow apart from one another while at the same time working side-by-side to raise great children, you want to make sure that you are doing things the right way. Co-parenting is an Continue Reading
How to Put Children First in a Divorce
“Til death do us apart” is the phrase that we all want to be constant, eternal, and something to stick to while taking our marriage vows. But marriage does not always work out as intended, and in about half of all instances it leads to separation and divorce. For a childless couple, the process seems Continue Reading
Why You Should Choose Family Mediation
If you want to avoid these issues and work together to find a resolution, it is a good idea to consider working with a family mediator. Here are some reasons why:
Adjusting to a Blended Family
A big transition can be quite difficult, especially if adolescent children are involved. Ottawa Counselling Services offer the following suggestions to help with adjusting to a blended family: