Elan M. Jury, Marriage & Family Therapy

09/30/2025

Brene Brown, says empathy is the antidote to shame. In this talk Brene Brown shares insight into how being vulnerable can bring you closer to loved ones

Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.

08/13/2025

This subject came up in session today in reference to what every partner needs in order to feel seen and heard in relationship. It’s helpful to ask ourselves, “A.R.E. we there for each other?”

When you ask, “A.R.E. you there for me?” you're really asking, “Are you accessible, responsive, and engaged with me when I reach out to you?”

08/05/2025

It’s sad, but families often shun their own, creating false narratives about one person’s character, which can be very destructive to both sides. Has this ever happened to you?

The differences being rejected may actually be strengths.

08/03/2025

So much of parenting feels like it’s about managing our children’s behaviour…
�But the real shift happens when we realise:�Our reactions aren’t just about them — they’re about us.
The overwhelm, the snapping, the frustration —�More often than not, they’re signals from within.�A reminder that our nervous system is taxed.�That our cup is empty.�That we need care, too.
This doesn’t mean we’re failing.�It means we’re human.�
And it means the most powerful parenting tool we have… is our own emotional well-being.
When we care for ourselves — regulate before reacting, pause before projecting, reflect before responding — we create a safer, softer space for everyone in the home.
It’s not about being perfect.�It’s about being aware.�
Because when we do the work to stay emotionally steady, we teach our children to do the same.�
Not by our words — but by our way of being. ❤️
Quote Credit: Respectful Mom ❣️

07/29/2025

07/28/2025

Another good one for parents! Learn how your child brain works and how to work with them instead of against them!

Troubling trends in youth mental health have shone a light on how children—and parents—are struggling today. It’s hard to be a parent in 2025, regardless of your child’s age. Young children have trouble making sense of the world; grown children wrestle with setting boundaries with parents (a...

07/28/2025

This is good advice for parents!

"I care about you and want to understand."

07/23/2025

Clients often wonder how to improve their relationship with themselves, often asking “Where do I start”? Here are a few tips to get you started!

7. Celebrate the victories.

07/22/2025

Tips for making decisions as a couple from The Secure Relationship

Leaning into Love. ❤️