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It's been a few months since we introduced this idea to our socials. Perhaps you're wondering where the term has come from. One of the initial driving forces to the creation of Riptide Counselling Inc., was to provide cutting edge services. We invest a lot of time and energy into training and ensuring that your experience is the best we could offer you. It certainly doesn't mean we're perfect. (A friendly reminder that we fall into the human category). It does mean that we ar

We are wired for connection, love and belonging. The infamous words of Sue Johnson, who spent her lifetime studying the science of love. Incredibly enough she found a roadmap for love. Initially she looked at couples, however her understanding expanded to families as well as individuals. Having taken as many available emotionally focused therapy trainings, under Sue Johnson (the founder of EFT) prior to her passing, it is something I can hear her say. Sue's roots were British

In today's society, independence is often praised, highly valued, and idolized. However, when we praise independence, we don't consider...

Riptide does come with quite a name. The implication is waves, ocean, strong current, undertows, to name a few. It was named...

Having a positive mindset can help us get through tough times. There is research that shows us that we can in fact change the wiring of...

Grief is a feeling that many often avoid. Even in the writing of this blog - it may be my favourite quote of all of them - and yet each...

The history of mental health comes from a long line of "othering" until more recently in theories of attachment, EFT, (new) EMDR....

What does it mean to hold space for someone? It is the act of listening and empathizing with another. When we cannot empathize (due to...

In the fewest amount of words, if I could describe the experience when people visit Riptide Counselling Inc.: A place to start breathing...

Through the pain. Not in spite of it. Joy and Pain are Deeply Connected. We live in a society where we avoid pain in many ways. Some are...