May 9th, 2011
Dr. John Gottman makes the bold statement that he can predict with 95% accuracy whether couples will stay together or not.
His predictions are partly based on the presence of four destructive communication patterns: contempt, criticism, stone-walling and defensiveness. Read more »
May 2nd, 2011
Plenty of miserable couples stay together forever.
But it looks like this trend may be changing.
NY Times columnist, Tara Parker Pope, wrote a great article, The Happy Marriage is the “Me” Marriage. People are looking for partnerships that make their lives more interesting and they want to experience personal growth, which Parker Pope terms “self-expansion”.
If your partner is helping you become a better person then that deepens happiness and satisfaction.
Check out the article and learn why it is important to have novel and exciting experiences together.
April 30th, 2011
Check out this powerful documentary about the impact of Bipolar Disorder on the family.
Family Matters, follows the lives of four families as they struggle to cope with the manic highs and devastating depressions of their family member.
Tune in on at 10pm on Tuesday May 3rd, Knowledge Network (Canada).
April 25th, 2011
Are you addicted to negativity? Are you a fault-finder or a love-finder? Read more »
April 18th, 2011
When this is your focus you know that you are locked into a power struggle, the phase that follows romantic love, the unwelcome descent into reality.
The traits that you once found charming and quirky are now annoying. Read more »
April 11th, 2011
So many of my clients identify themselves as “stuck”, unable to follow through on their ideas, dreams and passions. Big dreamers, poor executors and as a result little confidence and low self esteem.
Learn from Sonia how to stop the “Flaky” and become proud and productive.
April 4th, 2011
Learn about the “Masters” and “Disasters” of relationships.
Check out the article, The Top Five Signs That You Are Headed For Divorce. Watch the videotapes of the research couples demonstrating the behaviours that lead to divorce. Can you see yourself in any of these couples?
March 28th, 2011
Neuroscientists have found that after a period of 6 months to 2 years the brain stops producing these stimulating chemicals. Read more »
March 21st, 2011
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroscientist and brain stroke survivor, discusses the experience of a stroke. Expect to be deeply moved, entertained and inspired by this featured TED Talk.
March 15th, 2011
Dr. Janis Abrahams Spring in her book, After the Affair, answers “yes” to these questions…providing that each of you is willing to look honestly at yourself and your relationship, and acquire the skills you need to get yourself through this crisis. Read more »
March 7th, 2011
There are certain habits that differentiate couples that will succeed from couples that are destined to fail.
If you want to be successful you will have to have these interpersonal skills. Read more »
February 28th, 2011
Do you want to know why your reactions to certain conflicts are way out of range with the actual situation?
Understanding the basics of brain functioning can help you make sense of what is happening in your relationship. Read more »
February 21st, 2011
Tracy McMillan, writer for the hit TV show Mad Men, posted an article on Huffington Post which is sure to get a reaction.
Check out, Why You’re Not Married, and see if you agree with her points.
February 14th, 2011
Carl, played by Jim Carrey has become withdrawn with an increasingly negative spin on life since his divorce.
A friend invites him to a “YES!” seminar which turns his life around. Carl decides that he is going to stop being a “No Man” and vows to answer “YES!” to every opportunity, request or invitation that comes his way.
How can you apply the power of “YES” to your emotional life? Read more »
February 7th, 2011
This phrase struck me on a deeper level after reading a copy of a love letter sent to me by a colleague.
Take the time to read it. I guarantee you will look at your relationship in a different light. Read more »
January 31st, 2011
You know that you are an optimist when you consider a setback or a disappointment to be temporary and changeable.
Are we born with an optimistic temperament? Or can we learn to live on the sunny side of the street? Read more »
January 24th, 2011
Our relationship with money can be a metaphor for our personal relationships.
A sound financial house is built on the principal of deposits outweighing withdrawals. You can view your relationship through the same lens. Read more »
January 17th, 2011
You took out the garbage and put down your BlackBerry but what she really wanted was a hug…that would have made the difference.
Your emotional love language and the language of your partner may be as different as French and Mandarin. Read more »
January 11th, 2011
January 10th, 2011
One of the clearest signs that you need outside help is a common and simple facial expression: The Eye Roll.
It is a sign that you no longer value your partner. Read more »
