Private Practice Launch Event
September 9, 2012, from 1-3pm
You are invited!
Please join me for the official launch of The Couple Wellness Expert.
After over a decade of dreaming of having a private practice in couples counselling, and over a year of planning and preparing, the day has finally arrived!
This will be a great opportunity to socialize, network and learn about my two locations and services.
There will be free refreshments and light appetizers.
Event will take place at my Etobicoke office, at 3962 Bloor Street West.
Please RSVP to melissa@thecouplewellnessexpert.com
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Please spread the word, bring a friend, a colleague, tell your religious leader, doctor, or other helping professionals!
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Tips for Back to School
How to effectively prepare for your children's return to school
The commercials are playing already, the store aisles are already stocked, summer is winding down...the children are going back to school!
This time of year makes some parents happy as they no longer need to find ways to entertain their little ones over the summer months. It could also terrify some parents, as it can be overwhelming to think of all the things that need to be done to prepare and get back into routine.
Either way, it will take some preparation to make this transition go smoothly for everyone. Children also get nervous at back to school time, and the easier it is for you, the easier it will be for them. Here are some quick tips to make sure the children's return to school is as stress-free as possible:
- Purchase any needed school supplies early. Proctrastination will only make you feel more stressed and overwhelmed.
- Get back into routine now. This means regular mealtimes and bedtimes that they would have once school actually starts.
- If they are starting school for the first time, going into full time days, or have changed schools, be sure you talk this through. A tour or meeting the teacher ahead of time could help.
- Be organized. Make sure you have everything you need in advance and it is easily accessible. For example, having lunches and outfits prepared the night before.
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Improving yourself and your relationship
Setting goals for better and healthier functioning
September for me represents the opportunity to set new goals for self improvement. It goes back to when I was in school and I would think of ways I could get better grades, be better prepared or be better organized.
As an adult, I still try to think of ways I could improve myself, whether it be in my career, in my physical health, emotional health or relationships. For example, this September I'll be going to Ottawa to take Emotionally Focussed Therapy training, which is documented as one of the best and most effective forms of therapy for couples.
I've also made a commitment to improve my physical well-being, by starting to see an acupucturist and nutritionist.
Thankfully my husband is in support of these goals and we have also discussed some ways that we can enrich our marriage too. In fact, we are planning to renew our vows abroad, for our 10 year anniversary, which is less than two years away.
As September approaches, try to think of new goals you can set for yourself and try to sit down together as a couple to set at least one relationship goal too. Think of all realms of your personal and relational wellness. Take a look at The Couple Wellness Expert's Relational Wellness Wheel at www.thecouplewellnessexpert.com to see how all areas of wellness are related to your relationship.
You could set personal and relationship goals based on any of these areas: financial, spiritual, physical, emotional, social, vocational, sexual or environmental.
It is important to support each other in personal development, and actively work towards a closer relationship. Having a healthy, satisfied and successful relationship takes ongoing effort to maintain. Set relationship goals for this September, and on an ongoing basis to keep and maintain that closeness.
Remember that goals need to be SMART- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely. For example, if your relationship goal is to spend more time together, what will that look like? It could be to go on a date night out for dinner once a week for two months straight, by having the children with their grandparents and vowing to talk about anything other than the children for the whole date night. That would be a SMART goal!
If you feel you need some assistance in creating or maintaining your personal or relationship goals, feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation at:
www.thecouplewellnessexpert
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