Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Connection is often built in the quiet, ordinary moments we share. Many couples come to therapy frustrated, not because they don’t care, but because they feel like they are constantly misreading each other. One partner says they are overwhelmed. The other hears criticism. One partner pulls back to self regulate. The other feels rejected. Both walk away feeling unseen and confused about how things escalated so quickly. What often gets missed in thes

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC A quiet place to pause and notice what's present. Anxiety has a way of convincing people that it is a personal failure. If you feel anxious, your mind often jumps to questions like,“What is wrong with me?”“Why can’t I just calm down?”“Other people seem to handle this better than I do.” This myth is powerful because anxiety feels so uncomfortable. When your heart races, your thoughts spiral, or your body stays tense, it is easy to assume something i

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Connection does not have to be loud or perfect to be meaningful. Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of expectations. Be romantic.Say the right thing. Show up perfectly. Prove that your relationship is solid. For many couples, this pressure does the opposite of what it intends. Instead of creating closeness, it creates tension. Instead of feeling connected, partners feel evaluated. If Valentine’s Day has ever felt more stressful than meaningful, you’r