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Give Thanks
There is a wonderful song that I often sing which begins “Give thanks with a grateful heart”. Sometimes life doesn’t offer things that we appreciate and sometimes we just plain...
Give Thanks
There is a wonderful song that I often sing which begins “Give thanks with a grateful heart”. Sometimes life doesn’t offer things that we appreciate and sometimes we just plain...
How High Can You Go?
When we stand at the beginning of a new year, we often think about setting goals or making resolutions. Unfortunately, motivation can quickly wane. Those who seem determined to get...
How High Can You Go?
When we stand at the beginning of a new year, we often think about setting goals or making resolutions. Unfortunately, motivation can quickly wane. Those who seem determined to get...
No Assumptions!
When someone who you care about is doing things that are annoying and appears to be disrespectful, don’t assume that they don’t love you! There might be something else going...
No Assumptions!
When someone who you care about is doing things that are annoying and appears to be disrespectful, don’t assume that they don’t love you! There might be something else going...
Frustration!
Do you ever have one of those days or weeks when nothing seems to go right? You are convinced that the only one who can get into your accounts are...
Frustration!
Do you ever have one of those days or weeks when nothing seems to go right? You are convinced that the only one who can get into your accounts are...
Overwhelmed?
So many times, I hear people say that they are just so busy that they are overwhelmed. There are many reasons why this occurs and as many strategies to change...
Overwhelmed?
So many times, I hear people say that they are just so busy that they are overwhelmed. There are many reasons why this occurs and as many strategies to change...
Keep it Simple!
Over the years I have had many people ask me how I am able to do so many things. I have a busy private practice, write in two newspapers, do...
Keep it Simple!
Over the years I have had many people ask me how I am able to do so many things. I have a busy private practice, write in two newspapers, do...
It’s Never Too Late!
So often people tell me about things that they wish they had done in the past. I hear statements like “I should have learned French” or “I could have become...
It’s Never Too Late!
So often people tell me about things that they wish they had done in the past. I hear statements like “I should have learned French” or “I could have become...
Making Balance Happen
Lately I have been trying to help clients develop strategies to have a happier and more balanced life. We have been using a very simple exercise that will help you...
Making Balance Happen
Lately I have been trying to help clients develop strategies to have a happier and more balanced life. We have been using a very simple exercise that will help you...
Are You Happy or Needy?
Over the summer I have been taking some professional development courses on defectiveness and relationships. I always try to choose topics that will give me more insight and strategies to...
Are You Happy or Needy?
Over the summer I have been taking some professional development courses on defectiveness and relationships. I always try to choose topics that will give me more insight and strategies to...
Barriers to Reaching Goals
Often, I hear people state that they have set goals and worked towards them for a period of time only to give up completely. There can be several reasons for...
Barriers to Reaching Goals
Often, I hear people state that they have set goals and worked towards them for a period of time only to give up completely. There can be several reasons for...
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...