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Three Things We Can Promote Which Would Improve...
The other day one of my clients stated that she would like to teach the three "R"s to people. I immediately began to wonder what had lead her to this...
Three Things We Can Promote Which Would Improve...
The other day one of my clients stated that she would like to teach the three "R"s to people. I immediately began to wonder what had lead her to this...
Four Different Techniques To Deal With Life
Frequently I help clients to learn about four different ways of approaching life and how each of these either helps the individual or slows their progress. Following are summaries of...
Four Different Techniques To Deal With Life
Frequently I help clients to learn about four different ways of approaching life and how each of these either helps the individual or slows their progress. Following are summaries of...
What is a Chinook and How Does it Help Us Psych...
When people from warm countries hear me mention that I live in Canada, I am usually confronted about questions regarding winter and freezing temperatures. It seems that those who have...
What is a Chinook and How Does it Help Us Psych...
When people from warm countries hear me mention that I live in Canada, I am usually confronted about questions regarding winter and freezing temperatures. It seems that those who have...
Do the Bureaucrats Really Understand Enough to ...
Today I talked with my sister who was very upset. Debbie stated that the Canadian government had set up a new program for disabled in which savings...
Do the Bureaucrats Really Understand Enough to ...
Today I talked with my sister who was very upset. Debbie stated that the Canadian government had set up a new program for disabled in which savings...
The Problem is That You Don't Have Control
Over the years I have watched my sister fight Multiple Sclerosis. There have been various stages and each brought its own set of challenges. Long before we had a diagnosis,...
The Problem is That You Don't Have Control
Over the years I have watched my sister fight Multiple Sclerosis. There have been various stages and each brought its own set of challenges. Long before we had a diagnosis,...
Winter Snowstorms - Looking Through the Negativ...
Winter can immobilize us! When flights are cancelled because and streets are blocked because of snowbanks, it doesn't matter what is booked on the calendar. We are forced to stay...
Winter Snowstorms - Looking Through the Negativ...
Winter can immobilize us! When flights are cancelled because and streets are blocked because of snowbanks, it doesn't matter what is booked on the calendar. We are forced to stay...
New Year - Tips For Doing Well in the Next Twel...
The economy, weather patterns, and health risks can find us standing at the beginning of a new year with fear. One of the keys to turning fear into hope involves...
New Year - Tips For Doing Well in the Next Twel...
The economy, weather patterns, and health risks can find us standing at the beginning of a new year with fear. One of the keys to turning fear into hope involves...
3 Things You Can Do With Your Children That Wil...
Parenting is about knowing and helping to meet the needs of the child while teaching them independence. At the same time, however, it also involves teaching your child or children...
3 Things You Can Do With Your Children That Wil...
Parenting is about knowing and helping to meet the needs of the child while teaching them independence. At the same time, however, it also involves teaching your child or children...
Happiness is Contagious
There has been a lot of talk lately about "The Law of Attraction" and "The Secret". The theory behind these concepts is that we tend to get what we think...
Happiness is Contagious
There has been a lot of talk lately about "The Law of Attraction" and "The Secret". The theory behind these concepts is that we tend to get what we think...
What Would Improve Them and Are We Really Open ...
I think we have all heard or lived horror stories that involve waiting in an Emergency Department for hours and hours in order to see a physician. Some of us...
What Would Improve Them and Are We Really Open ...
I think we have all heard or lived horror stories that involve waiting in an Emergency Department for hours and hours in order to see a physician. Some of us...
Four Steps to Help You With Any Situation Or Pr...
When people say "I want to change" they often don't know where to begin. This article outlines the steps to deal with any problem or situation. 1. Awareness - The...
Four Steps to Help You With Any Situation Or Pr...
When people say "I want to change" they often don't know where to begin. This article outlines the steps to deal with any problem or situation. 1. Awareness - The...
Parenting - Your Child is NOT Your Friend!
When individuals come to see me about parenting issues, I am often surprised to hear them state that they initially had children because they never felt loved. They go on...
Parenting - Your Child is NOT Your Friend!
When individuals come to see me about parenting issues, I am often surprised to hear them state that they initially had children because they never felt loved. They go on...
Is the World Crazzzzier Than Ever?
When I turn on the television or read the newspaper, it seems that there is a constant bombardment of negative events from around the world. Today I decided to try...
Is the World Crazzzzier Than Ever?
When I turn on the television or read the newspaper, it seems that there is a constant bombardment of negative events from around the world. Today I decided to try...
Is Your Diagnosis Accurate, a Problem or a Result?
Life can be confusing and complex. Sometimes I have clients begin therapy with me after they have been given a diagnosis for a mental illness. They do not always believe...
Is Your Diagnosis Accurate, a Problem or a Result?
Life can be confusing and complex. Sometimes I have clients begin therapy with me after they have been given a diagnosis for a mental illness. They do not always believe...
How Can You Enjoy an Adventure Without Leaving ...
We are living in a world that places time, energy and financial demands on us. At the same time, we have probably more opportunity than ever to add a little...
How Can You Enjoy an Adventure Without Leaving ...
We are living in a world that places time, energy and financial demands on us. At the same time, we have probably more opportunity than ever to add a little...
Do You Walk the Walk?
If you were in a restaurant, what beverage would you request? Do you have a favourite drink that you "always" order? What vehicle do you drive? Is it a North...
Do You Walk the Walk?
If you were in a restaurant, what beverage would you request? Do you have a favourite drink that you "always" order? What vehicle do you drive? Is it a North...
Where Should We Focus?
My sister has Multiple Sclerosis and over the years, I have been extremely sad to watch her health deteriorate. She has gone from walking, to a cane, to a wheelchair...
Where Should We Focus?
My sister has Multiple Sclerosis and over the years, I have been extremely sad to watch her health deteriorate. She has gone from walking, to a cane, to a wheelchair...
The Psychology of Spring
Take a deep breath! What you are inhaling is the beginning of a new season. There is a fresh smell in the air that we recognize from previous years. Our...
The Psychology of Spring
Take a deep breath! What you are inhaling is the beginning of a new season. There is a fresh smell in the air that we recognize from previous years. Our...