Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Growth doesn't always happen in big leaps. Sometimes it starts quietly, beneath the surface, one small sprout at a time. One of the most common questions people ask themselves a few weeks or months into therapy is, “Am I actually getting anywhere?” It’s a fair question. Many people arrive with a quiet hope for a clear before and after moment, as if healing happens like a big reveal on a renovation show. In reality, therapy is far less dramatic and

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Healthy conflict in relationships is about finding how the pieces fit, not proving compatibility. Ever had an argument with your partner that spiralled into “maybe we are just not compatible”  territory? It might have started with something small, but the fear underneath was big. Many couples believe that conflict is a sign something is wrong with the relationship. The truth is, fighting does not necessarily mean incompatibility. It means you are t

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC There is a story many of us carry that goes something like this: If I was really strong, I would not need...