Intimate partner violence can look different than you think. Learn what it is and how it affects children’s development.

February 14th is met with the expectation of giving your partner lots of love, flowers, and chocolates. Although romantic relationships are the focus during this time of year, many individuals have loving relationships with friends, family, and most importantly, themselves. There are many ways to show our admiration and appreciation for all those we interact with year-round.

What’s more important in a relationship? Love or respect? This week, we interviewed Chris Martin, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get his insight on notions of love versus respect in an intimate relationship.

What is intimacy and what does healthy intimacy look like in a relationship? This week, we interviewed Chris Martin, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get his insight on healthy intimacy in a relationship.

Every person is unique. Therefore, every relationship is also unique. Some need work. Some are entirely toxic. But throughout these descriptions of different kinds of relationships, you’ll find what makes a healthy relationship. Because no matter who you are, a healthy relationship is exactly what you need when you’re looking for a partner.

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and as part of our initiative to bring you helpful information, resources and guidance, we are highlighting the persistence of sexual assault and harassment of women, provided by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and as part of our initiative to bring you helpful information, resources and guidance, we are highlighting the impact of COVID:19 on Gender-Based Violence, provided by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and as part of our initiative to bring you helpful information, resources and guidance, we wanted to start with the FACTS about Gender-Based Violence, provided by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

In total, Canadians have spent $7.4 billion to address the aftermath of spousal violence. Clearly, domestic violence affects us all, and cannot be ignored. We interviewed Natalie Lafleur, a Registered Social Worker here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get her thoughts on the topic of women and abuse to gain insight into how women might receive abuse, as well as how abuse can manifest itself in relationships.