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“Thanksgiving” for Couples: The Importance of Creating Healthy Relationship Habits by saying “Thank you”

Oct 10, 2016 | Relationships, Marriage, Couple Counselling

  Many families celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving with family gatherings, special foods (and turkey leftovers), vacations, or visiting a special place. Reliable, healthy patterns add structure and comfort to life. Such customs provide touchstones for...

A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way; A Lot Can Save Your Marriage: How Kindness Creates Healthy, Happy Relationships

Jul 17, 2016 | Relationships, Marriage, Couple Counselling

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. –Mark Twain   I’m often asked what the key to a happy marriage is. There are many factors that make a relationship great, but the common denominator in all long-lasting and happy relationships is...

The Importance of Not Being Prepared: How Negative Rehearsal Damages Relationships

Dec 8, 2015 | Relationships, Marriage, Couple Counselling

  Have you ever walked into your home and immediately noticed that your partner didn’t take out the trash, back the car up the right way, or do some other thing you feel they should have done? If so, it is likely you have been rehearsing negative scripts—inner...

How We Undermine Our Relationships: Assumptions and How To Avoid Them

Jun 7, 2015 | Relationships, Marriage, Couple Counselling

“Assumptions are the termites of relationships.” –Henry Winkler   Adding on Facebook, texting members of the opposite sex (in a heterosexual relationship), openly flirting at a party, sending explicit sexual emails and photos, having an emotional or...

The Empathy Cure: How to Really Listen and Help your Partner Solve Their Issues through Empathy

May 17, 2015 | Relationships, Marriage, Couple Counselling

“Empathy dissolves alienation.” –Carl Rogers Have you ever talked to your partner, friend, or even therapist about something that was bothering you and heard suggestions like “You should do this; it will help,” or been given reassurance that things were not so bad:...

How to Say You’re Sorry: A Guide To Relationship Healing

Mar 27, 2015 | Relationships, Marriage, Couple Counselling

  Would you like your relationship to be conflict free? If “yes,” you may want to think again. Conflict is one of the best ways for couples to see how your two unique personalities are not connecting; conflict helps you understand each other more deeply and...
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John Taylor, Registered Clinical Counsellor - counselling and therapy services - specializing in Marriage and Couples Counselling & Psychotherapy for individuals, including anxiety and stress, depression, mood and sleep disorders, relationship issues, drug and alcohol addiction counselling.

Centrally located on Vancouver Island. In addition to Nanaimo, I serve Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Gabriola Island, Chemainus, Lantzville, Port Alberni, Courtney, Comox.

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