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Beliefs Drive Our Behaviours
When a baby elephant is born, those in charge use a chain around one of its legs and a stake in the ground to limit its ability to roam. Over...
Beliefs Drive Our Behaviours
When a baby elephant is born, those in charge use a chain around one of its legs and a stake in the ground to limit its ability to roam. Over...
Common Sense
A few weeks ago, I was doing a therapy session with a couple who was having a very loud argument. The language was harsh, and they weren’t making any progress...
Common Sense
A few weeks ago, I was doing a therapy session with a couple who was having a very loud argument. The language was harsh, and they weren’t making any progress...
Confusing Questions
There have been so many changes in our world this year and I frequently have questions that do not seem to have clear answers. I wonder if you are also...
Confusing Questions
There have been so many changes in our world this year and I frequently have questions that do not seem to have clear answers. I wonder if you are also...
Conspiracy Versus Truth
In the past few weeks, I have been hearing a lot about “conspiracy theories” and “conspirators” so thought I would see if I could get a better understanding of what...
Conspiracy Versus Truth
In the past few weeks, I have been hearing a lot about “conspiracy theories” and “conspirators” so thought I would see if I could get a better understanding of what...
Personal Choices in a World of Chaos
In the first week of January 2020 I became extremely ill from “something”. My symptoms, which evidenced primarily between my chin and my waist were highly unusual and I didn’t...
Personal Choices in a World of Chaos
In the first week of January 2020 I became extremely ill from “something”. My symptoms, which evidenced primarily between my chin and my waist were highly unusual and I didn’t...
Are Things Worse Than Ever?
I find it interesting to discuss the state of our world and how it has changed. Some people believe that it has gotten far worse over time. Others focus on...
Are Things Worse Than Ever?
I find it interesting to discuss the state of our world and how it has changed. Some people believe that it has gotten far worse over time. Others focus on...
It's Not All That Bad
The pandemic that arrived in late 2019 seems to have frozen much of our world. Since it arrived there have been school closures, significant economic ramifications, government regulations to self-isolate,...
It's Not All That Bad
The pandemic that arrived in late 2019 seems to have frozen much of our world. Since it arrived there have been school closures, significant economic ramifications, government regulations to self-isolate,...
My Responsibility
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could control everything? Well, maybe not! I can remember when, in my youth, I would think that I had some amazing ideas and if...
My Responsibility
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could control everything? Well, maybe not! I can remember when, in my youth, I would think that I had some amazing ideas and if...
We Are At War!
World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945. The countries who were called “allies” included Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States. They were fighting...
We Are At War!
World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945. The countries who were called “allies” included Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States. They were fighting...
A Challenge
I always try things that I recommend for my clients to make sure that they are reasonable and achievable. Over the years, when clients have indicated that they are struggling...
A Challenge
I always try things that I recommend for my clients to make sure that they are reasonable and achievable. Over the years, when clients have indicated that they are struggling...
It Only Takes Two to Get Married
My mom and dad were married on July 4, 1951. That morning mom went shopping for blue shoes to match her wedding dress. She knew that stores in Regina closed...
It Only Takes Two to Get Married
My mom and dad were married on July 4, 1951. That morning mom went shopping for blue shoes to match her wedding dress. She knew that stores in Regina closed...
Growing Strong and Beautiful
Every year I put a few pots of annuals on my condo’s deck. The other day I was disappointed to see that a storm had blown off all the blossoms...
Growing Strong and Beautiful
Every year I put a few pots of annuals on my condo’s deck. The other day I was disappointed to see that a storm had blown off all the blossoms...
Responding To Trouble
I find it so interesting that different people can have exactly the same things happen to them but each will respond in a different manner. One person might get drunk....
Responding To Trouble
I find it so interesting that different people can have exactly the same things happen to them but each will respond in a different manner. One person might get drunk....
But What If…?
Over the past few weeks, the world has been experiencing a pandemic which has stolen almost everything that we previously called “Normal”. No one seems to understand the virus and...
But What If…?
Over the past few weeks, the world has been experiencing a pandemic which has stolen almost everything that we previously called “Normal”. No one seems to understand the virus and...
Parenting During A Pandemic
The pandemic has changed all our lives and for the last few weeks family members have been together at home due to self-isolation requirements. I have noticed that those who...
Parenting During A Pandemic
The pandemic has changed all our lives and for the last few weeks family members have been together at home due to self-isolation requirements. I have noticed that those who...
What Makes Canada Unique?
It doesn't seem to matter where you go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We somehow have developed a reputation as being kind, safe, friendly and helpful. But, unfortunately, not...
What Makes Canada Unique?
It doesn't seem to matter where you go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We somehow have developed a reputation as being kind, safe, friendly and helpful. But, unfortunately, not...
Will It Ever End?
I remember when years ago I was working in a government agency. It seemed that staff was frequently complaining about change. They wanted things to always remain the same as...
Will It Ever End?
I remember when years ago I was working in a government agency. It seemed that staff was frequently complaining about change. They wanted things to always remain the same as...
Who Can You Trust in This Pandemic World?
It's been several weeks since the world began a shut-down due to COVID-19 and I think we have all noticed a lot of confusing messages that have been circulating since...
Who Can You Trust in This Pandemic World?
It's been several weeks since the world began a shut-down due to COVID-19 and I think we have all noticed a lot of confusing messages that have been circulating since...
Distancing - Gift or Burden
This past week I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation by Canadian financial expert Benjamin Tal. This, for me, was like finding the lost piece of a thousand-piece...
Distancing - Gift or Burden
This past week I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation by Canadian financial expert Benjamin Tal. This, for me, was like finding the lost piece of a thousand-piece...
Things to Ponder
The pandemic can be difficult to navigate and if we aren't careful, we might find that we are developing an anxiety disorder. It is very important that you not only...
Things to Ponder
The pandemic can be difficult to navigate and if we aren't careful, we might find that we are developing an anxiety disorder. It is very important that you not only...