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How to Fix Communication Problems
Communicating is not always easy between the partners in a relationship. Oftentimes, you become so caught up with issues surrounding money, raising the kids and satisfying your partner that talks are more eruptive than anything else. For you to maintain a successful...
How to Be in a Relationship With Someone With a Traumatized Past
Being involved with someone who has suffered from trauma such as physical or emotional abuse, the tragic loss of loved ones, accidents or abandonment in the past can expose you to a whirlwind of unstable emotions from your partner, including fear, shame, confusion,...
Why Do Couples Need Marriage Interventions?
Conflict is a common feature of even the happiest and most satisfying of marriages. Many arguments and disagreements can be successfully handled by the couples themselves, without the necessity of outside help. Good communication skills, mutual respect and commitment...
Insecurities When Starting a Relationship
Many people enter a new relationship with high hopes and expectations. Unfortunately, you may also bring along the baggage of past hurts, low self-confidence, and fear of rejection and disappointment. Some of these insecurities stem from experiences in other...
Saving a Relationship When Trust is Broken
Broken trust rocks the very foundation of even the most secure relationships. When your partner cheats, lies to you or breaks a promise, it can really hurt. You may question whether or not the relationship is worth saving. Restoring trust in a relationship where...
How to Determine if a Friendship Is Worth Salvaging
Friendships are important aspects of every person's life. A deep, meaningful connection with someone else can help define who you are. Friends usually provide support, companionship and enjoyment -- and sometimes conflict. If you are experiencing strife in a valued...
Hi, I’m Latoya
As a counselor, I work with a lot of individuals who do not know why they stay in toxic relationships or why others do hurtful things to them. My belief is that once you’re able to get insight through counselling, you will be able to do the work to move past the hurt and the past trauma. You can then begin to create healthy relationships within yourself and with others.