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by Ellis Mar 26 2010

Research has shown that a window of opportunity exists one year prior to marriage, and six months after marriage for couples to receive the most benefit from pre-marital counselling/education. As time passes and stress increases, couples...

by Ellis Mar 17 2010

Common Symptoms of Anxiety

  • Chest pain/palpitations
  • Shortness of breath
  • Excessive sweating
  • Dizziness/feeling light-headed
  • Excess energy/feel like you can’t relax
  • Racing mind/thoughts
  • ...

by Ellis Mar 17 2010

What Are the Signs of Depression?

Below is a list of the common signs of depression:

  • Depressed mood
  • Loss of interest in activities
  • Changes in appetite or weight change
  • Disturbed sleep
  • Changes in activity (...

by Ellis Mar 16 2010

  1. Avoid what John Gottman calls The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt (i.e. sarcasm, eye rolling), Defensiveness, Stonewalling (e.g. emotional cut off)

  2. Avoid blame. Take responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

  3. ...
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