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Therapy Doesn't Work!
I find it so interesting to hear individuals give their opinions and state how convinced they are that therapy doesn’t work. Sometimes it doesn’t and there are a number of...
Therapy Doesn't Work!
I find it so interesting to hear individuals give their opinions and state how convinced they are that therapy doesn’t work. Sometimes it doesn’t and there are a number of...
It's Up To Us!
It’s been several years since I first began working with people and even though I long ago passed the once coveted goal that some called “Freedom 55” I continue to...
It's Up To Us!
It’s been several years since I first began working with people and even though I long ago passed the once coveted goal that some called “Freedom 55” I continue to...
The Time is Now
Over the years I have worked with people who handled life and stress well – until they couldn’t. Many had buried their problems and just tried to carry on without...
The Time is Now
Over the years I have worked with people who handled life and stress well – until they couldn’t. Many had buried their problems and just tried to carry on without...
Finding Balance
Often, I hear people tell me that they wish they could find balance for their life. That could mean a number of things. Perhaps some would include establishing a routine...
Finding Balance
Often, I hear people tell me that they wish they could find balance for their life. That could mean a number of things. Perhaps some would include establishing a routine...
Traumatology
This week I decided to take a course through the Psychologist Association of Alberta called Traumatology and Psychology that follows the Pandemic. There seem to be so many people who...
Traumatology
This week I decided to take a course through the Psychologist Association of Alberta called Traumatology and Psychology that follows the Pandemic. There seem to be so many people who...
Assessment
As a psychologist I need to always try to figure out how to help people. This begins with having a clear understanding of what they are struggling with, their goals...
Assessment
As a psychologist I need to always try to figure out how to help people. This begins with having a clear understanding of what they are struggling with, their goals...
Shame on You!
Years ago, I heard someone say that guilt is when you think you made a mistake and shame is when you think you are a mistake. Merrian-Webster has several definitions...
Shame on You!
Years ago, I heard someone say that guilt is when you think you made a mistake and shame is when you think you are a mistake. Merrian-Webster has several definitions...
The Power of Music
Many, many years ago I was invited to a house concert. I didn’t have a clue what that meant but really enjoyed an evening in the living room of friends...
The Power of Music
Many, many years ago I was invited to a house concert. I didn’t have a clue what that meant but really enjoyed an evening in the living room of friends...
Embrace Today
When you were a child do you remember wishes that you were older? It didn’t seem fair that other children could do things that you wanted to do. Your parents...
Embrace Today
When you were a child do you remember wishes that you were older? It didn’t seem fair that other children could do things that you wanted to do. Your parents...
Give Peach a Chance
Have you ever felt so angry that you lost sleep? Perhaps you actually threw a temper tantrum that afterwards left you with feelings of embarrassment. Are other people avoiding you...
Give Peach a Chance
Have you ever felt so angry that you lost sleep? Perhaps you actually threw a temper tantrum that afterwards left you with feelings of embarrassment. Are other people avoiding you...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Technological Stress!
I remember the day that our family got a television. It was a large curious looking box with antennae pointing towards the ceiling. Two knobs - one for on/off and...
Technological Stress!
I remember the day that our family got a television. It was a large curious looking box with antennae pointing towards the ceiling. Two knobs - one for on/off and...
Cleaning Up!
Tomorrow morning my cleaners are coming to the condo. This has made me think about the many comments and questions that I have had over the years when it comes...
Cleaning Up!
Tomorrow morning my cleaners are coming to the condo. This has made me think about the many comments and questions that I have had over the years when it comes...
More or Less?
One of my favorite authors is Dr. Suess. In his popular book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” he states: Life is one balancing act!. How true! Usually, instead of balance...
More or Less?
One of my favorite authors is Dr. Suess. In his popular book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” he states: Life is one balancing act!. How true! Usually, instead of balance...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Your Personal Bylaws
I live in a large resort-like community in Calgary and our residents have recently been asked to review and comment on the Bylaws so the committee who is doing revisions...
Your Personal Bylaws
I live in a large resort-like community in Calgary and our residents have recently been asked to review and comment on the Bylaws so the committee who is doing revisions...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...