Having children can bring a great deal of joy, happiness, as well as stress, to a relationship. Learn some of the challenges that come with having kids, and tips to help your relationship thrive. 

Increase your chances of getting a fulfilling and lasting romance through online dating. Learn what to do and how to conduct yourself online to attract the right person.

There are some tell-tale signs that your marriage could be experiencing a rough patch. Watch for these eleven indicators, and improve your relationship.

A secure attachment paves the way to a healthy and enduring relationship. Learn the four types of attachments and what you can do to build a secure attachment with your partner and enhance your relationship.

Decluttering your home or workspace can improve your life. Those piles of books, that six months’ worth of mail, are what psychologists call clutter; and it can harm your mental health. Learn how you can declutter your home or office for a more congenial personal environment.

Healthy couples communication helps partners face difficult situations together. Learn effective communication tips and techniques that will strengthen your relationship. Call Living Well by Design to book a couple’s counselling appointment today.

A successful marriage requires strong communication, honesty, and mutual respect. Contact Living Well by Design in St. Albert, Alberta for premarital counselling services.

Help your children cope with the psychological stress of divorce. Learn the consequences of divorce on your children and why you may need a professional divorce counselling service in St. Albert, Alberta. Call Living Well by Design for more information.

A passive-aggressive relationship can take its toll on your mental health. Look for these signs to identify passive-aggressive behavior and move towards healthier, stronger communication.

Dealing with a failed relationship can be a difficult process. Use these tips to move on after a breakup. For counselling and healing, contact Living Well by Design for counselling to help guide you.

Making a marriage work requires effort. Effective communication goes a long way to help spouses understand each other and achieve a deeper level of intimacy. Communication can be difficult at times, but there are some proven techniques to maintain a successful, stable marriage:

Having friends is an important aspect of a person’s social environment. Unfortunately, some friends are more trouble than they’re worth. If you find that a friend is causing you anguish, you may want to take time to assess your own emotional well-being, and seek guidance.

Explosive arguments, cheating, and other major events in a relationship can damage it. However, small, overlooked behaviours can eventually break apart the strong bond of a marriage or partnership.

Sometimes we get so caught up in our busy lives, we forget to make our partner feel special and appreciated. Fortunately, you don’t need to exhaust yourself to express your love. Here are some simple ways to make your partner happy:

Is depression affecting the quality of your life? Talk a reliable counsellor and learn how to cope and mitigate the effects of depression. Remember that you do not need to live your life in black and white. Call Wendy Hart to book a counselling session.

Are you constantly worrying or feeling nervous? It could be experiencing the symptoms of anxiety disorder. Book a counselling session with Living Well by Design now. Wendy Hart can help you understand yourself better and take control of your life once again.

Avoid chronic stress and frustrations in your workplace by learning how to deal with toxic people. While it is impossible to control other people's behaviour, you can control how you react to them. Seek the guidance of a licensed counsellor by calling Living Well by Design to book an appointment.

Unmet needs and feeling underappreciated can put a strain on the healthiest relationships. Frustrations and disappointment arise when it seems your partner doesn’t understand what you need, or when you’ve done everything you can to please them only to have your actions met with indifference.