20 ways to leave your lover: Getting over a breakup
A breakup is one of the top 10 life events that causes the most stress. Whichever way you break up, the fallout can be emotionally devastating and psychologically draining, leaving you feeling dazed and confused. Love might be blind but a breakup can leave you feeling blindsided, not knowing which way to turn. Getting over…
Read More5 Ways Your Relationship Gets Better After the Honeymoon Phase Ends
Excitement, chemistry, and late-night conversations often define the beginning of a relationship. Life after the honeymoon phase, however, introduces something different and often more meaningful. As the initial rush settles, space opens for comfort, honesty, and lasting connection. At Symmetry Counseling, we often meet couples who feel concerned when those early sparks soften. Passion…
Read MoreIs someone you care about depressed?
Have you ever felt that those closest to you don’t always understand you, or see what you are really feeling inside? Chances are they could be feeling the same. Familiarity can sometimes breed complacency and a lack of recognition when a loved one is suffering emotionally. While a close bond can create synchronicity and a…
Read More10 ways to manage sibling rivalry
One minute they are fighting like cats and dogs, the next they are the best of friends- squabbling siblings can put a crack in the happy family picture, turning parents into referees and family time into competitive chaos and causing divisive disputes. So, what to do? While sibling rivalry is all part of the natural…
Read MoreMen in therapy: A practical approach
Can you imagine your grandfather sitting down for some cathartic counseling? What about your dad talking about what’s troubling him? We are living in a world where men have been conditioned over generations to believe that a real man copes with his problems alone in a practical way; either that or he buries them deep…
Read MoreGive You Relationship a Refresher
As the new school year begins, students prepare themselves for the work and learning ahead of them. The start of the academic year holds the promise of making new friends, delving deeper into a variety of concepts, and applying what they already know to new material. Oftentimes, before the new learning can begin, students need…
Read More7 telltale signs you are not coping
What do you do when you cut your finger? You instinctively reach for the first aid box and apply a little antiseptic cream to stop the injury from getting infected and perhaps stick on a band aid to offer protection until you heal. But what happens when you are in pain on an emotional level?…
Read More10 back-to-school stress busters
Do you remember the nervous excitement of going back to school after the long summer break? Sharpening your pencils the night before with your uniform ready for the big day ahead, butterflies in your stomach? The new school year is a momentous occasion in a child’s life, and can be a stressful time too. As…
Read MoreStop your relationship from going stale
Think of those old pair of slacks you love to wear when you don’t feel like putting in effort. They’re comfortable, but over time, they become worn and tattered – sometimes without you even noticing. The same can happen with loved ones too. While the deep feeling of enduring companionship with someone you have come…
Read More4 tips for dealing with perpetual problems
Do you ever feel like you and your partner have the same argument over and over again? You have maybe even said something like, “I’m so sick of arguing about this!” during one of these conflicts. Of course, you are not alone. All relationships have their problems, and some are more difficult to resolve than…
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