Arthur J. Rathgeber, EdD., R.Psych
Certified Cognitive Therapist
(Diplomate – Academy of Cognitive Therapy)
Alexandra H. Rathgeber
M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology)
In-Take Counsellor/Administrator
Specializing in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Marriage is more than shared costs “I’m so bored! He watches football on Monday; wrestling on Tuesday…Friday is guy’s night; on Saturday we get together with friends. He is always tired…we never do anything together…we even celebrated our anniversary with friends…” These lamenting words were overheard as two friends pushed themselves through their rigorous Stairmaster […]
At the Centre of a Successful Relationship… there is insulation from temptation and boredom. Commitment is an action that encompasses a short-term decision that one loves another, and a long-term decision to maintain that love. This action is more clearly a matter of the ‘head’ rather than of the ‘heart’. Saying this is not meant to detract […]
Yes, conflict is good, but how much is good? “I felt so sad …. I sensed myself beginning to cry as the pilot announced the arrival of home.” It is likely that the immediate image is someone responding to a tragic event. These words, however, were spoken by a young man after two weeks spent […]
Pain is pain, no matter how it is delivered. How to deal with the pain! How many times have you heard the expression ‘sticks and stones will break your bones but names will never hurt you’? Perhaps these are the words of your parents or teachers. Maybe you have even said these words in an […]
Grief often begins in a fog of disbelief. In this moment of incredulity something within us instinctively shuts down.The world becomes muffled as we engage, with the armament of detachment, from the overpowering thoughts and feelings of loss.You interact with others and make decisions, but you feel more situated in the audience rather than on […]
Loneliness is often framed as a social dilemma that can be effectively resolved by increased interpersonal interactions with family, friends and/or joining groups. However, for those who have lost a partner, it is more complicated than just more company. Increasing social connections are important and can be beneficial during the mourning process, however, even with […]
Grief is a deeply personal and complex emotional response to loss, often involving a broad base of feelings. With respect to the individual nature of the response to loss, this statement captures this significant sentiment: “Each person’s grief is like all other people’s grief; each person’s grief is like some other person’s grief; and each […]
