Some people spend time and attention getting to know the signs that it is time to start a relationship: There is mutual interest and attraction; you are feeling a connection to the person; you would like to get to know that person more; you have the energy and time to enter into a relationship. As …
Wondering whether or not you may be struggling from codependency? Please read the statements below and answer whether these are true or false for you within the past 3 months. 1. I find myself more often than not irritated, frustrated, and reactive 2. My reactions are often strong and may not have an apparent reason …
Codependency, or Addiction involving relationships, is just as much a part of Addiction as drug use, alcohol use, gambling, or other manifestations. Yet, it often gets a bad wrap, is consistently misunderstood and not placed in the Addiction category. Today, I am here to tell you that Addiction involving relationships is just as much a …
Exploring substance use or behaviours that have become unmanageable can be scary and overwhelming. At Sana Psychological, the approach to treating Addiction is to explore all aspects of the person, not just the issues that are plaguing you. At an initial appointment you can anticipate a conversation about your physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, cultural, and …
It’s amazing how long we can carry a relationship in our heads and hearts and continue to live as though we are in the relationship at that moment, yet it ended days, weeks, months, and even years before. What creates this stuckness? Our brain and attachment is what hooks us in and keeps us trapped. …
I specialize in working with people who have Addiction. These are people who are interested in learning more about themselves and engaging in a process of recovery. This health and wellness journey takes many twists and turns along the way. One place that it typically moves into is a focus on relationships. You may have …
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