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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...
Using What We Have
This week my daughter asked me if I would help her do some canning. Now it has been many, many years since I had large gardens and used various ways...
Using What We Have
This week my daughter asked me if I would help her do some canning. Now it has been many, many years since I had large gardens and used various ways...
Friends or Acquaintances?
A friend is a person who you know, like and trust. Unfortunately, I frequently hear people state that they don’t have many friends and, as a result, are very lonely....
Friends or Acquaintances?
A friend is a person who you know, like and trust. Unfortunately, I frequently hear people state that they don’t have many friends and, as a result, are very lonely....
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Communication Landmines
When people retire or start medical leave it is often very difficult. This is not just because they can easily slide into a life without routine but also because they...
Communication Landmines
When people retire or start medical leave it is often very difficult. This is not just because they can easily slide into a life without routine but also because they...
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...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Years ago, when working as a Child Welfare Investigator I was often confused about behaviours of the clients. Fortunately, I was able to attend a wonderful workshop in Lethbridge where...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Years ago, when working as a Child Welfare Investigator I was often confused about behaviours of the clients. Fortunately, I was able to attend a wonderful workshop in Lethbridge where...
Building Relationships
Sometimes it is difficult to make connections with other people. Here are some tips to help in the process: It’s not all about you! When you are only thinking about...
Building Relationships
Sometimes it is difficult to make connections with other people. Here are some tips to help in the process: It’s not all about you! When you are only thinking about...
Trauma and the Brain
When I grew up, there was a general consensus that the brain was a very inflexible organ. We believed that didn’t change much over time and probably couldn’t heal once...
Trauma and the Brain
When I grew up, there was a general consensus that the brain was a very inflexible organ. We believed that didn’t change much over time and probably couldn’t heal once...
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...
Growing a Life
I have a lovely indoor garden in my kitchen. In contrast, my son-in-law and daughter have a large, well-planned container garden in their backyard. All of us had to do...
Growing a Life
I have a lovely indoor garden in my kitchen. In contrast, my son-in-law and daughter have a large, well-planned container garden in their backyard. All of us had to do...
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...
Old Fashioned Ideas
These days we hear a lot about global warming, carbon footprints and saving the environment. When I grew up, we didn’t use these terms, but we definitely were encouraged to...
Old Fashioned Ideas
These days we hear a lot about global warming, carbon footprints and saving the environment. When I grew up, we didn’t use these terms, but we definitely were encouraged to...
What Do You Believe?
This is one of the most important weeks for those who are in the Christina faith. Their actions, choices, and hopes are tied to their belief in the crucifixion and...
What Do You Believe?
This is one of the most important weeks for those who are in the Christina faith. Their actions, choices, and hopes are tied to their belief in the crucifixion and...