Leisel & Ellie [Part 2 of 2]: Can They Repair After Estrangement?

This mum & daughter have been asked to reflect on the default behaviours that keep them stuck in the unhelpful dynamic they’re in when conflict arises, and what to seek more positive and helpful behaviours that foster connection and communication. This session explore how trauma, mental health cha…

Leisel & Ellie [Part 1 of 2]: Big Blow Ups & Silent Treatments - A Mum & Daughter Trying To Reconnect

Leisel & Ellie used to be quite close, the kind of mother and daughter that shared clothes and loved spending time together. But, after a series of traumatic events, they went through a long period of estrangement and miscommunication that left them both heartbroken. They’re hoping that therapy can…

Beth & Wayne [Part 2 of 2]: Can They Find A New Way Forward?

Beth & Wayne have been asked to examine how co-dependancy, emotional frustration and a low-tolerance for conflict actually create more miscommunication in their marriage, often including Beth stepping in to "over function" while Wayne keeps his feelings to himself. Can they break these cycles and f…

Beth & Wayne [Part 1 of 2]: An ADHD Diagnosis, An Injury, And Miscommunication.

Beth & Wayne are in a happy marriage, and consider each other best friends. But, even the healthiest relationships can take a tumble when unforeseen changes enter the picture, and this is what happened when Wayne was suddenly dealing with immense chronic pain, and Beth finally received an ADHD diag…

Carla & Gwen [Part 2 of 2]: Can These Sisters Repair Their Rift?

How do siblings who have drifted so far apart find their way back to each other? Especially when they have very different ideas about how their foundation fractured in the first place. In this session, Gwen and Carla share things about themselves that they've not shared before - will it be enough t…

Carla & Gwen [Part 1 of 2]: Different Realities & A Broken Sisterhood

Family estrangement can be an extremely painful experience - something that sisters, Carla and Gwen, know all too well. While they were closer in their younger years, an adult relationship has been challenging for them both, and now they very rarely speak or see each other. Can Sarah help Gwen & Ca…

Emma & Sam [Part 2 of 2]: Do They Have A Future Together?

Long-term partners, Sam & Emma, are working on reconnection, clarifying their priorities, and trying to find alignment about what’s next for them after their kids move out of home.  Emma was tasked with reflecting on her needs moving forward, and to share them with Sam in this session. Sam was ask…

Emma & Sam [Part 1 of 2]: Long Term Love & Growing Apart

Emma & Sam have been together for many years, raising four kids in a blended family. With the last teenager about to move out of house, Emma & Sam are looking down the barrel of an empty nest, with only the two of them. But, Emma isn't sure if Sam wants the same future as she does, and he's already…

Ethan & Mel [Part 2 of 2]: Should This On-Again-Off-Again Couple Be On-Again?

Ethan and Mel are learning how their previous relationships have shaped them, and how their very different emotional and cultural backgrounds impact their relationship. In this session, they address the patterns and behaviours that have caused them to break-up in the past, and decide whether or not…

Ethan & Mel [Part 1 of 2]: Crossed Boundaries, A Break-Up & A Situationship

Ethan and Mel's relationship could be described as an on-again off-again situationship. Now, they are trying to decide if they should be on-again. But first, they have to understand how they got here to begin with. In this session, Sarah helps them to understand how their very different backgrounds…