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One Life is all about inspiring, motivating and empowering. We are about taking action and changing your personal story of how you see yourself.

Here you will find stories and information where we talk straight to you about the psychology of change and share tips on powerful tools that can help you right away.

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Dec

Why Do People Leave Relationships?

The heartbreaking experience of leaving a relationship, or your partner leaving the relationship can be like someone has frozen your entire life and you just don’t understand what has happened. This can be hard to move on from, find closure, and begin to heal. Both partners are affected by the end of a relationship or […]

Aug

A Guide to Choosing the Right Psychologist in Calgary for Your Marriage Counselling

Making the decision to go to couples therapy is rarely easy. Once you and your partner have committed to seeking help through working with a marriage counsellor or couples therapist, you want to make sure you are in good hands. At One Life Counselling & Coaching, we have built this quick guide to help you feel confident in selecting a therapist and investing in the right process for you.

Jul

Couple's Counselling: The Importance of Self-Awareness for Effective Communication

Q&A with One Life What is the importance of self-awareness to effective communication in relationships? Self-awareness is essential. All relationships are going to fall into conflict and disharmony at some point. When that happens, understanding what is going on for you and what you are feeling is key to being able to respond in a […]

Feb

Couples Counselling: How to Ask Your Partner to go to Therapy

Making the invitation for change "If we go to therapy they are just going to tell us what is wrong with us. We just need to make more of an effort and commit to change ourselves. We don't need a therapist." I have a confession to make. That was me speaking many years ago in […]

May

6 Must Read Relationship Books

Inviting your partner to couples counselling can sometimes be difficult. If you are having trouble starting the conversation try these tips.

Jul

Couples Counselling: Bad Deals in Relationship

Five signs your relationship is in trouble" 'I guess I must be crazy'. Whispers Tanya as she holds her head between her hands. Tanya moves her eyes towards Sheldon her husband of 12 years and father of their two children as she waits for him to respond. Sheldon raises his eye brows in disgust and […]

Jul

Why Do I Keep Choosing the Wrong Partner?

Tired of choosing the bad boy or frat boy relationship? Tired of the relationships where you feel used or taken for granted? My invitation to you is learn the cues, heal the old wounds and envision something greater for yourself. The first thing I want to say is 'great chemistry does not equal a great relationship', this […]

Jul

10 Signs Your Relationship is Improving

My belief is that when a relationship is seeking their version of recovery after months or years of damaging behaviors the hardest part is regaining trust again. The process of opening yourself back up to the 'hope' that maybe this time things will be different is difficult dynamic to break through. Now this sounds counter […]

May

Is it Too Late for Couples Counselling?

Does couples therapy work? Can I save my marriage? Should I get divorced? These are the types of questions our One Life couples counsellors and psychologists get asked on a weekly basis. So, we thought it might be helpful to write an article that can help you to decide if couples therapy is the best option for you […]

Apr

Who Are The Best Marriage Counsellors Calgary Has To Offer?

Couples are often able to work through challenges on their own, but every couple can encounter a situation where some additional support is needed. That's where the idea of a marriage counsellor comes into the picture. Finding the right professional does require seeking certain attributes. With Ken Fierheller, Certified Psychotherapist and Life Coach, you have the […]

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