The flat "I'm fine." The conversations that have shrunk to a few syllables. The teenager who used to talk now answers in shrugs. When a young person pulls away or pushes back, it can feel like rejection — but underneath most of it is something quieter and harder to name. A guide for parents on what's really going on, and what actually helps.

Ottawa's federal public servants are facing unprecedented workplace stress — from workforce adjustment notices and early retirement packages to the return-to-office mandate. The toll on mental health, relationships, and sense of identity is real. In this post, we explore what layoff survivor syndrome looks like, why this stress runs so deep, and how therapy can help you navigate this difficult chapter.

Desire changes. It shifts with our bodies, our stress levels, our life stage, and the emotional climate of our relationship. If you and your partner have noticed that shift — or find yourselves wanting different things — this is far more common than you might think, and nothing is broken. Change doesn't mean loss. This post explores why desire evolves across the lifespan, what happens when partners find themselves on different pages, and how the right support can help couples rediscover intimacy at any stage of life.