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The Psychology of Sports
I'm not much of an athlete but I have been described by others as being "a good sport". That has more to do with my attitude than my ability. Over...
The Psychology of Sports
I'm not much of an athlete but I have been described by others as being "a good sport". That has more to do with my attitude than my ability. Over...
Attitude is Important - Develop One That Embrac...
Often parents come to complain to me because their child has "an attitude"! The dictionary defines attitude as a "state of mind or feeling". We all have attitude! Some of...
Attitude is Important - Develop One That Embrac...
Often parents come to complain to me because their child has "an attitude"! The dictionary defines attitude as a "state of mind or feeling". We all have attitude! Some of...
The Psychology of Winter!
It's winter! That cold and snowy time of year when people change their lifestyle to suit the environment and wonder about times past and future. We welcome the sight of...
The Psychology of Winter!
It's winter! That cold and snowy time of year when people change their lifestyle to suit the environment and wonder about times past and future. We welcome the sight of...
These Are the Heroes!
I hate it when people are rude. I hate war and abuse and systems that don't work well. But today, most of all, I hate Multiple Sclerosis because it has...
These Are the Heroes!
I hate it when people are rude. I hate war and abuse and systems that don't work well. But today, most of all, I hate Multiple Sclerosis because it has...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
Last time we studied Erik Erikson's four stages for adolescents and adults. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years (Identity vs Role Confusion) is confusing in that the person is neither a child...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
Last time we studied Erik Erikson's four stages for adolescents and adults. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years (Identity vs Role Confusion) is confusing in that the person is neither a child...
Expert Witness
Psychologists who work with individuals about legal matters often are required to prepare reports or serve as witnesses in Court. In June I flew to Vancouver to attend a workshop...
Expert Witness
Psychologists who work with individuals about legal matters often are required to prepare reports or serve as witnesses in Court. In June I flew to Vancouver to attend a workshop...
Having ADHD Can Be a Good Thing!
Place the palm of your hand over your forehead. The area behind the palm is the frontal lobe of your brain. It houses executive function which is similar to the...
Having ADHD Can Be a Good Thing!
Place the palm of your hand over your forehead. The area behind the palm is the frontal lobe of your brain. It houses executive function which is similar to the...
Best Interests of the Child - Separation and Di...
Because I have had the privilege of working in Child Welfare, three school systems, Mental Health and private practice I have learned a great deal about how people think. Frequently...
Best Interests of the Child - Separation and Di...
Because I have had the privilege of working in Child Welfare, three school systems, Mental Health and private practice I have learned a great deal about how people think. Frequently...
Sleep Problems Can Be Turned Into "Rock-a-Bye-B...
Don't think of elephants? What are you thinking about? Elephants, right? Frequently I hear clients who repeatedly state "I can't sleep". They don't realize that our brains tend to do...
Sleep Problems Can Be Turned Into "Rock-a-Bye-B...
Don't think of elephants? What are you thinking about? Elephants, right? Frequently I hear clients who repeatedly state "I can't sleep". They don't realize that our brains tend to do...
A Public or Private Matter?
I'm confused! Over the past few months there has been a great deal of controversy at both federal and provincial levels about the possibility of creating a two-tiered system of...
A Public or Private Matter?
I'm confused! Over the past few months there has been a great deal of controversy at both federal and provincial levels about the possibility of creating a two-tiered system of...
Judging Can Cause Problems
On February 27, 2006 Canada made history by publicly interviewing a candidate who had been nominated for the Supreme Court of Canada. In a television forum lasting more than 3...
Judging Can Cause Problems
On February 27, 2006 Canada made history by publicly interviewing a candidate who had been nominated for the Supreme Court of Canada. In a television forum lasting more than 3...
Recognizing We're All in This Together!
A couple of years ago I travelled to Jamaica. I'm not a typical tourist who sits on the beach with a Margarita. I loaded my luggage with supplies for this...
Recognizing We're All in This Together!
A couple of years ago I travelled to Jamaica. I'm not a typical tourist who sits on the beach with a Margarita. I loaded my luggage with supplies for this...
What is Your IQ?
In 1905 Alfred Binet, a psychologist, developed and published the first Intelligent Quotient (IQ) test in response to France becoming a country with education for all children. Before that the...
What is Your IQ?
In 1905 Alfred Binet, a psychologist, developed and published the first Intelligent Quotient (IQ) test in response to France becoming a country with education for all children. Before that the...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
There are many theorists in the field of psychology who use their ideas to help explain why people think, feel and behave as they do. Erik Erikson is one of...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
There are many theorists in the field of psychology who use their ideas to help explain why people think, feel and behave as they do. Erik Erikson is one of...
Setting Policy
I kind of like the idea that our new Alberta Premier is nicknamed “Honest Ed” and that the new leader of the Liberal Party won because no one had him...
Setting Policy
I kind of like the idea that our new Alberta Premier is nicknamed “Honest Ed” and that the new leader of the Liberal Party won because no one had him...
Parental Alienation - Hurting Your Child Instea...
When a couple goes through separation or divorce, there is frequently a tendency for one or both parents to "bad mouth" the other parent to the children. Dr. Richard Gardner,...
Parental Alienation - Hurting Your Child Instea...
When a couple goes through separation or divorce, there is frequently a tendency for one or both parents to "bad mouth" the other parent to the children. Dr. Richard Gardner,...
Balance is Important For Healthy Living
In 1990, Dr. Seuss, published the book "Oh, the Places You'll Go" in which he claims "Life's a Great Balancing Act". Unfortunately our world is out of balance and full...
Balance is Important For Healthy Living
In 1990, Dr. Seuss, published the book "Oh, the Places You'll Go" in which he claims "Life's a Great Balancing Act". Unfortunately our world is out of balance and full...
Nature Vs Nurture
One day I asked my friend, Paul, "Why are you so smart?" He replied "Well, both my parents are doctors so I inherited the genes and I was raised by...
Nature Vs Nurture
One day I asked my friend, Paul, "Why are you so smart?" He replied "Well, both my parents are doctors so I inherited the genes and I was raised by...
The Psychology of Technology
I'm glad we don't have "party lines" in the telephone system anymore. Some of you might remember the protocol of waiting until your rural neighbour had talked for 30 minutes...
The Psychology of Technology
I'm glad we don't have "party lines" in the telephone system anymore. Some of you might remember the protocol of waiting until your rural neighbour had talked for 30 minutes...
Perspective Helps to Turn Trouble into Good Cho...
Recently there have been a number of tragedies and horrible events that have traumatized individuals at national and international levels. September 11th is burned into the minds of all those...
Perspective Helps to Turn Trouble into Good Cho...
Recently there have been a number of tragedies and horrible events that have traumatized individuals at national and international levels. September 11th is burned into the minds of all those...