Are You Really Setting a Boundary?
Margaret Brennan, PhD Margaret Brennan, PhD

Are You Really Setting a Boundary?

This article explores the difference between boundaries, requests, and demands, and why understanding that difference matters in our relationships. Learn how boundaries can protect your needs and limits while respecting the autonomy of others.

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A Guide to Attachment-Based Therapies: Healing Through Connection in Burnaby
Margaret Brennan, PhD Margaret Brennan, PhD

A Guide to Attachment-Based Therapies: Healing Through Connection in Burnaby

This blog post offers a comprehensive overview of attachment-based therapies, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Attachment Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), as practiced at Being and Becoming Counselling and Wellness Services. It explores how these approaches support healing from early relational wounds and promote emotional safety, self-compassion, and secure connection for individuals seeking attachment-based counselling in Burnaby.

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Navigating Love Multiplied: A Guide to Relationship Counselling for Ethical Non-Monogamy
Margaret Brennan, PhD Margaret Brennan, PhD

Navigating Love Multiplied: A Guide to Relationship Counselling for Ethical Non-Monogamy

This blog dives into therapy for people in ethical non-monogamous relationships, covering the tricky stuff like dealing with jealousy, setting boundaries with multiple partners, and handling judgment from society. It gives you practical tips on finding a therapist who actually gets non-monogamy and won't try to "fix" your relationship style, plus shows how the right counselling can help make your multi-partner relationships work better.

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