17 February 2015
Perspectives on Couples Therapy
I thought I would share an interesting article from Ben Kaplan of the National Post. In this extended piece he profiles couples therapy in a rather unique way: in finding context for his own relationship discord, Kaplan finds a subject matter (Ellis, himself a couples therapist) who is experiencing his own issues at home. The article contains some very interesting perspectives on how therapists approach couples therapy (particularly more progressive therapists, like Sue Johnson), as well as a brief history of couples therapy (though I know some will feel it incomplete).
My take: The irony of being in a healthy, committed relationship (whether married or not) is that sometimes it is just as important to discuss the two parties as individuals, and to appreciate what being a healthy (or less-than-healthy) individual brings to the relationship (and its inherently multilateral needs and necessary compromises), than it is to hyper-focus on preserving the relationship itself.
Some couples get hung-up on “saving” the relationship itself, to the extent that it prevents them from seeing each other as individuals collaborating with each other, with individual needs which sometimes challenge working as a team; and how those two people’s histories and behaviours colour and inflect the couplehood.
Obviously, this is a complex topic! I have experience working with couples, so if you have any questions please feel free to get in touch.
If you are interested in learning more about my services, about me, or perhaps booking an appointment, please call me at 416-873-7828 or email me at info@downtowntherapy.ca for more information.
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12 February 2015
My Office Is Moving
Over the last three years I have worked out of the lower level office of 103 Oxford Street. Starting in March, I will be relocating to a larger office, complete with a waiting room, at 260 Spadina Avenue, Suite #210.
I’m excited by this change for several reasons:
• It’s closer to the downtown Toronto core, which means it will be easier for clients to be able to book sessions during their lunch break, as well as arrive after work with less difficulty.
• It’s conveniently located along the Spadina corridor, between Queen Street and Dundas West, which means lots of transit access (as well as walking distance from Kensington Market, Harbord Village, Dundas West, and, of course, downtown).
• A waiting room means that clients who find themselves arriving before their session starts don’t have to pace around the neighbourhood (especially in winter!).
The office space still requires some renovating so I cannot provide a date in March at which I will completely transfer my practice over. In the meantime, I will continue to see clients at 103 Oxford Street.
Please stay tuned. Your patience is appreciated.
If you are interested in learning more about my services, about me, or perhaps booking an appointment, please call me at 416-873-7828 or email me at info@downtowntherapy.ca for more information.
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