Chris’s Articles
When Hurtful Words are Harming a Relationship
by Chris Bitten, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Couples, friends and family can get locked into defensive/offensive exchanges that hurt both parties. This article describes two tools to use for slowing down the painful exchanges so that there is a chance for deeper, more connected communication to take place. It closes with some thoughts on healing a painful interaction through apology.
Intimacy and Self-Esteem
Chris Bitten, Registered Clinical Counsellor
This article invites reflection and offers ideas on the relationship between self-esteem and achieving closeness, intimacy, with others. It also presents some ways of maintaining self-esteem as a stable core that is independent of our accomplishments or life circumstances.