Programs & Services > Areas of Expertise: Relationships
Areas of Expertise: Relationships
Intimate relationships are extremely important to us. Most of us are either actively seeking them out or are trying to maintain the ones we have. They can be a great source of love, pleasure, support and excitement. However they can also be a source of pain and anguish if problems arise and don't go away.
One thing that's important to remember is that conflict is a normal part of all relationships. Learning how to resolve conflicts and differences of opinion is a must for any relationship to flourish. If you and your partner are still committed to your relationship, it's important that you both acknowledge that this is a problem that must be addressed.
At Family Service Toronto, several programs will help you work through common relationship conflicts.
If you are feeling powerless or afraid in your relationship, or if your partner tries to control what you do, you may be in an abusive relationship. Abuse can take many forms. It can involve verbal, emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, or even financial abuse.
If you want to learn how to deal with conflict within a relationship; how to find more time to be with a partner, how to cope with separation and divorce and much more our Counselling Program can help. Learn more >>
Issues of particular interest to the LGBT community and people living in abusive same-sex relationships are addressed through David Kelley Services. Learn more >>
If your partner tries to control who you see, what you do, or makes you feel like you're "walking on eggshells", our Violence Against Women program can help. Learn more >>
If you are hurting your loved one, our Next Steps program can help you learn alternatives to abusive behaviour. Learn more >>
