Revive Your Relationship with Couples Counselling
Every relationship experiences ups and downs, but sometimes, the downs just won’t go away. It’s easy to feel stuck when arguments never seem to get resolved or when communication breaks down. Even the strongest partnerships can hit a rough patch. That’s where couples counselling steps in as a helpful tool. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing […]
Family Counselling: Reinforcing Connections & Nurturing Dynamics
The family is a complex and beautiful network of relationships intricately woven and bound together by shared experiences, memories, and love. However, these connections can sometimes become strained or frayed as individuals and families grow, evolve, and face inevitable challenges. When such strains occur, it is crucial to seek support in nurturing family dynamics and […]
Relationship OCD
Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a lesser-known but equally impactful subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that specifically targets intimate relationships. Those struggling with ROCD experience intrusive thoughts, doubts, and compulsions related to their romantic partnerships, causing significant distress and negatively impacting their overall quality of life. At Virtuous Circle Counselling, we understand the importance of addressing […]
What Are The Five Love Languages?
The concept of the five love languages, developed by Dr. Gary Chapman, has revolutionized the way partners communicate and express their love. Each person has a unique and primary love language, which forms the basis of how they give and receive love. By understanding and embracing one’s own love language and that of their partner, […]
The Importance of Setting Boundaries and Learning to Be More Assertive
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to be more assertive to maintain your sense of wellness amidst all the chaos and conflict everyday life brings. Whether it’s in your personal or professional life, setting boundaries is essential to maintaining your sanity. While it’s tempting to be accommodating all of the time, letting […]
Everything You Need to Know About Dating After Divorce
Going through a divorce is like any other major life change: it’s stressful. No matter how long you were married, the act of parting with your spouse can be jarring, heartbreaking, and extremely difficult. Hopefully, you went through the process knowing it was the right move and asked yourself all the necessary questions before going […]
Overcoming Codependency – Virtuous Circle Counselling
Codependent relationships can get complicated. In this type of relationship, your partner’s well-being becomes entangled with your well-being. It can be hard to put attention on yourself when you’re in a codependent relationship. If you are looking to give yourself more attention and self-care, this blog is going to discuss how to stop being codependent. […]
What Is Gaslighting In Relationships
Have you ever heard of gaslighting? It’s a tactic in which one person manipulates another person in an attempt to gain power over them, sometimes leading the victim to start questioning their own reality. Due to how harmful it is, it’s crucial to be able to spot this before it gets worse. It might be […]
Will A Couples Therapist Tell You To Break Up?
Whether you are pondering a breakup, trying to decide whether you should leave a relationship, or wondering if you should be with your partner at all, chances are that at some point the thought has crossed your mind that perhaps you should seek therapy. You want to know if there is something wrong, and whether […]
Top 5 Causes Of Divorce in 2021
What Are The Most Common Reasons For Divorce In 2021? This article will outline the top 5 causes of divorce, and what you and your spouse can do (such as couples counselling in Calgary) when you’re both experiencing the heartache of marriage upheaval. Maybe you’ve had a fight with your significant other on a bad […]
