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The Jar: Strengthen Your Relationship With This Exercise
Some couples seek therapy not because something is broken, but because they want to improve their relationship. Every couple is...
Clarinda Brandão
Apr 12, 20162 min read


Teaching Your Child Calm Breathing Techniques to Regulate Big Emotions
When you teach your child “calm breathing”, you are using a technique that works to slow down his/her breathing, combatting upset,...
Guest Writer: Tania DaSilva
Mar 15, 20164 min read


Quality Time For A Healthier Relationship
With our busy schedules, it's sometimes hard to make time for our partners. People's routine is often about coming home and wanting to...
Clarinda Brandão
Mar 13, 20162 min read


How I Find Motivation To Workout
I Believe I’m Motivated. A friend asked me how I get motivated to workout. At first I wasn’t really sure how to answer that question....
Guest Writer: L.A. Wade
Mar 11, 20165 min read
Quick Tips on Dealing With Anxiety: Video
#anxiety #anxietyattack #panicattack #talktherapy #psychotherapy #CBT
Clarinda Brandão
Mar 7, 20161 min read
Upcoming Post: Talking About Open Relationships
As a relationship therapist I am often asked about several topics, one being "Open Relationships". There's more to it than you think....
Clarinda Brandao
Mar 6, 20161 min read


Things That New Couples Do That They Should Avoid
New relationships (whether you’ve been dating a few weeks or a couple of months) are supposed to the easiest part. But many times...
Clarinda Brandão
Feb 29, 20163 min read


Fun & Unique Date Ideas This Valentine's Day
Dinner, movie, drinks... we've all done it. But maybe this Valentine's Day it can be a little different. Plus, thinking outside of the...
Clarinda Brandão
Feb 10, 20162 min read


Is 'Ghosting' The New Way Of Dating
It seems we have entered a world where online dating is the norm and organic meetings seldom exist. But what baffles me most is the new...
Clarinda Brandão
Feb 5, 20162 min read


Top 10 Behaviours That Can Drive Away Your Partner
Whether we do it intentionally or not, there are certain behaviours that can drive away your partner. Reality is no one is perfect....
Clarinda Brandão
Feb 1, 20163 min read


Making A Man Feel Loved
We often read articles on how to make women happy, but what about men? I work with many men in individual therapy and/or coaching and...
Clarinda Brandão
Jan 3, 20162 min read


How To Date As a Single Parent
Being a single parent is already a hard enough task all on it's own... add dating to the mix and it feels almost impossible. But it can...
Clarinda Brandão
Dec 16, 20152 min read


Real Love Takes Time
We often catch ourselves rushing into relationships and somewhere down the line, we want it to grow into something big and fast. But...
Clarinda Brandao
Dec 15, 20152 min read


Single Parents: When To Introduce Your Children To Someone New
Introducing your children/child to your new partner is a big milestone in your relationship and it shouldn't be taken lightly. Many...
Clarinda Brandão
Dec 1, 20152 min read


My Top 10 Tips on Healing After a Divorce
The ending of a relationship or marriage can be hard and it can leave you feeling lost, confused and rejected. We desperately try to...
Clarinda Brandão
Nov 17, 20153 min read


What is Anxiety & Are you Suffering From Anxiety?
Most people do not recognize their anxiety for what it is and instead think something is "wrong" with them. Some people are preoccupied...
Clarinda Brandao
Nov 3, 20152 min read


Triggers That Can Increase Anxiety Attacks
Do you struggle with anxiety disorder or are prone to anxiety attacks? There are a few factors that can actually increase, heighten or...
Clarinda Brandao, Psychotherapist
Oct 3, 20152 min read


Coping With Stress or Depression This Holiday
Coping with stress or depression during the holidays
Clarinda Brandao
Dec 22, 20142 min read


Dealing with Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Anxiety & panic attacks are more and more common. I often find clients coming to me to help them work through their anxiety. Though my...
Clarinda Brandão, RP
Dec 20, 20142 min read


Dealing With Loss & Grief
Loss. The word alone can trigger so much emotion from someone who has lost someone close to them. Loss is heavy, hard and often an...
Clarinda Brandão
Dec 9, 20142 min read
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