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Why Are You Crying?
Some people think that crying is a sign of weakness and should never be done. Even when they tear-up because of an emotional situation, they hold back and do everything...
Why Are You Crying?
Some people think that crying is a sign of weakness and should never be done. Even when they tear-up because of an emotional situation, they hold back and do everything...
Be the Communication Center for the Family
My sister used to be the most active individual. She loved to drive what we called her "stinkin Lincoln". She liked to dance and party and visit other people. She...
Be the Communication Center for the Family
My sister used to be the most active individual. She loved to drive what we called her "stinkin Lincoln". She liked to dance and party and visit other people. She...
Eating Choices Can Hurt Your Business
Some people think that eating is just something that they need to do in order to survive. Others treat food as a wonderful activity of amazing delicacies and ambiance which...
Eating Choices Can Hurt Your Business
Some people think that eating is just something that they need to do in order to survive. Others treat food as a wonderful activity of amazing delicacies and ambiance which...
Get the Help That You Need
Sometimes when people are ill, they slide into a state of accepting things the way they are - even if they aren't working for them anymore. There are several things...
Get the Help That You Need
Sometimes when people are ill, they slide into a state of accepting things the way they are - even if they aren't working for them anymore. There are several things...
The New Liberation Treatment
My sister and her husband are in Mexico this week. On Monday she had the surgery that has been dubbed "Liberation Treatment". It was about 1984 when Deb had...
The New Liberation Treatment
My sister and her husband are in Mexico this week. On Monday she had the surgery that has been dubbed "Liberation Treatment". It was about 1984 when Deb had...
Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone feels the normal human emotions, nervousness or worry at times, especially when life difficulties occur, a test is to be written or a serious problem needs to be solved....
Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone feels the normal human emotions, nervousness or worry at times, especially when life difficulties occur, a test is to be written or a serious problem needs to be solved....
How to Have a Good Day!
Today I was the guest speaker for the Multiple Sclerosis Lunch and Learn group. The ten guests and caregivers stated that they appreciated the following article which I gave them...
How to Have a Good Day!
Today I was the guest speaker for the Multiple Sclerosis Lunch and Learn group. The ten guests and caregivers stated that they appreciated the following article which I gave them...
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,...
What's Happening in Canada?
Canada is the only G8 nation without a national mental health strategy and mental health is the most under-serviced part of the health care system. This seems rather strange considering...
What's Happening in Canada?
Canada is the only G8 nation without a national mental health strategy and mental health is the most under-serviced part of the health care system. This seems rather strange considering...
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...
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...
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...
Health Psychology - How to Deal With Illness an...
Recently I had surgery and it reminded me of the intricate manner in which body and mind interact. From the time that my physician recommended the operation until it actually...
Health Psychology - How to Deal With Illness an...
Recently I had surgery and it reminded me of the intricate manner in which body and mind interact. From the time that my physician recommended the operation until it actually...
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...
Shyness or Social Phobia?
A few years ago, an Administrative Assistant at the mental health clinic opened a large box of books and resources that I had ordered. Everything inside was designated to my...
Shyness or Social Phobia?
A few years ago, an Administrative Assistant at the mental health clinic opened a large box of books and resources that I had ordered. Everything inside was designated to my...
A Simple Explanation of Bipolar Disorder
Imagine that each of us has a horizontal line that represents our moods. A "flat line" would symbolize a steady and unwavering mood that is always the same without the...
A Simple Explanation of Bipolar Disorder
Imagine that each of us has a horizontal line that represents our moods. A "flat line" would symbolize a steady and unwavering mood that is always the same without 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...
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...
What is Asperger's Disorder?
Autism and Asperger's Disorder are both classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association as Pervasive Development Disorders. Asperger's Disorder causes clinically significant impairment in social,...
What is Asperger's Disorder?
Autism and Asperger's Disorder are both classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association as Pervasive Development Disorders. Asperger's Disorder causes clinically significant impairment in social,...
Label Or Diagnosis?
Frequently I hear individuals state that they do not like to see people being "labeled" with a diagnosis. I find this a little difficult to understand as I like to...
Label Or Diagnosis?
Frequently I hear individuals state that they do not like to see people being "labeled" with a diagnosis. I find this a little difficult to understand as I like to...