Posts Tagged ‘Connection’

The Argument Trap

The Argument Trap - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog

Continue arguing and you will become enemies.

Arguing works well for a court of law but not in your relationship.

For those of you with argumentative personalities you will want to read this post. You know who you are…. Read more »

Radical Romance

Radical Romance - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog

What does it take to love well and wisely?

Risk, resilience and a good enough childhood – not a great one, just good enough.

Check out the the article, Radical Romance, by Cathleen Medwick if you are interested in a deeper exploration of the purpose of romantic love.

Stop Blaming Your Ex!

Stop Blaming Your Ex - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog

Listen carefully to what he says about his ex.

This is how you tell whether a new partner is ready and worth the “risk”.

Check out the article, How I Learned To Stop Blaming The Ex And Became A Man, by Elliot Katz.

Refreshing insight and candor from the male perspective.

Viva La Difference

Viva La Difference - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog

Celebrate not just tolerate difference.

This is the path to an energized partnership.

The fact that you see things differently is a strength – not a weakness. Read more »

Unplug And Re-Connect

Unplug and Re-Connect - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog

How is technology affecting your relationship?

Are you distracted, impatient and more interested in your friends on Facebook or Twitter than your partner or family?

Attachment to our Blackberries, iPhones, Facebook, and Twitter are a source of hurt and frustration between couples. Read more »

Hold My Hand

Hold My Hand - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog

What happens when your husband holds your hand?

He is actually doing more than just expressing affection, he is altering your brain chemistry and lowering your stress level.

Here is the catch, you need to be happily married for this to happen! Read more »

The Me Marriage

The "Me" Marriage - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog

A lasting marriage does not always mean a happy marriage.

Plenty of miserable couples stay together forever.

But it looks like this trend may be changing.

NY Times columnist, Tara Parker Pope, wrote a great article, The Happy Marriage is the “Me” Marriage. People are looking for partnerships that make their lives more interesting and they want to experience personal growth, which Parker Pope terms “self-expansion”.

If your partner is  helping you become a better person then that deepens happiness and satisfaction.

Check out the article and learn why it is important to have novel and exciting experiences together.

Keys To A Successful Partnership

The Keys To A Successful Partnership - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog

What does it take to have a dynamic partnership?

There are certain habits that differentiate couples that will succeed from couples that are destined to fail.

If you want to be successful you will have to have these interpersonal skills. Read more »

Why You Are Not Married

Why You're Not Married - Cheryl Woolstone Counselling Blog Post

Bold, straight-shooting and crass.

Tracy McMillan, writer for the hit TV show Mad Men, posted an article on Huffington Post which is sure to get a reaction.

Check out, Why You’re Not Married, and see if you agree with her points.

My Newsletter Launch!

Drum Roll Announcing Cheryl Woolstone Counselling's Connection Newsletter

I’m excited to announce the launch of my Newsletter

This is what you can look forward to when you sign up… Read more »

The Power of Connection

This video is amazing!

Take the time to watch. You are guaranteed to learn from this inspirational talk.

IMAGO Therapist and innovator Hedy Schleifer was invited to give a prestigious TED Talk on the Power of Connection.

If you want deeper insight into IMAGO Couples Dialogue, this is for you.

Check out the video after the jump:

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