Why We Fight: Understanding the Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse (and How to Stop Them)
Conflict is inevitable—but how we handle it makes all the difference. In this blog, Vancouver-based therapist Olivia Robillard draws on the Gottman Method to unpack the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Learn how these patterns quietly erode relationships—and how therapy in Vancouver or online with Nimble Counselling can help you identify triggers, shift communication, and rebuild connection.
What’s Your Attachment Style? Understanding How You Connect in Relationships
What’s your attachment style and how does it shape the way you connect, communicate, and love? In this guide, Nimble Counselling founder Anna MacGillivray walks you through the four main attachment styles (Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized), how they show up in everyday life, and how understanding your patterns can help you build safer, stronger relationships.
Boundaries: The Key to Protection, Connection, and Self-Worth
Boundaries are often misunderstood—they’re not about shutting people out, but about creating space for what matters most. Just like a garden needs a fence to flourish, our relationships need boundaries to stay healthy. Without them, things can become tangled, neglected, or overrun. With walls too high, nothing can grow. But when boundaries are intentional and balanced, they allow connection, protection, and growth to coexist. In this post, we explore how different types of boundaries—rigid, porous, and healthy—shape the landscape of our relationships, and how finding the right balance can help you cultivate deeper, more fulfilling connections.