BY DR. SUE JOHNSON

After 30 years of working with couples and researching how people repaired their relationships, I suddenly realized that we had really reached a pivotal moment; all our studies, stories, and the science had come together, and we were in the midst of a revolution—a new way of truly understanding romantic love. Finally we can grasp the laws of love—and they make sense!

We have cracked the code of love and have found the pathway to the relationships we long for. You can create a fulfilling, safe-haven relationship, restoring the romantic love bond, beginning now:

BY MELANIE O’NEILL, PH.D.

This article was published in the Canadian Mental Health Association’s journal called “Visions”, Summer 2004 issue (Vol.2 No. 3) on pages 41 and 42 – published here with their permission.

Excessive anxiety is a dilemma faced by many kids and families.  Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental health problems with over 65,000 children and youth in BC coping with at least one anxiety disorder.  Fortunately anxiety disorders are highly treatable with cognitive-behavioural therapy, select medications or a combination of both.  Parents and families can play an extremely important role in helping kids manage excessive anxiety and associated problems.

BY FAITH LEATHER, M.A.

This article was adapted from a talk given in School District 68 as part of a Professional Development Day in May 2006.

Everyone has experienced situations of interpersonal conflict, whether this be at work, school, or in a relationship with friends, family, or a significant other. Sometimes these problem interactions are repetitive and both parties leave each interaction feeling frustrated, dissatisfied, and often angry at themselves and/or the other person.

BY DAVID FAIRWEATHER, MIKE STOIAN, JEFF DRUGGE, LYNE PICHE

In psychological risk assessment practice, it is almost axiomatic that practitioners are able to identify particular assessments as good, effective, and successful, and to distinguish these from less helpful assessments. In collegial discussions, it is common to hear practitioners and consumers of reports referring to particular risk assessments as "very good" ones. One hears that a particular report "really captures" an offender, that it really "hones in" on what is important, or alternatively that it does not. 

BY DR. SUE JOHNSON

- as originally published in Psychology Today magazine January and February 2009

I grew up in my parents' pub in England, where there was always a lot of drama. And all the drama—fights, flirting, tears, tantrums—revolved around love. I also watched my parents destroy their own love for each other. Since that time I've been on a mission to figure out exactly what love is. My mother described it as "a funny five minutes." It's also been called a mysterious mix of sentiment and sex. Or a combination of infatuation and companionship. Well, it's more than that...

BY T. LEANNE CAMPBELL, Ph.D. & DAVID R. FAIRWEATHER, Ph.D.

Anne stomped into the room. Sitting upright, her lips were stiff and cheeks quivered with anger as she spoke. Barry slumped with tears streaming. After the discovery of Barry’s affair, Anne was crushed. “It’s all poisoned,” she sobbed. “All the good memories are tarnished …you’re a liar… a cheat.” Barry meekly whispered that he loved her, and never wanted to lose her. Arms crossed, she scoffed coldly, and ripped a tissue out of the Kleenex box. “Too late…my best years are gone!” Wilting, Barry was plagued with deep shame and disgrace. He felt powerless to reach her.

BY SARAH MOORE

Originally published on  more.ca

Has Sue Johnson done the impossible? The Ottawa psychologist claims not only to have unlocked the mystery of love, but she says she can fix your marriage.