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3 Things You Can Do With Your Children That Wil...
Parenting is about knowing and helping to meet the needs of the child while teaching them independence. At the same time, however, it also involves teaching your child or children...
3 Things You Can Do With Your Children That Wil...
Parenting is about knowing and helping to meet the needs of the child while teaching them independence. At the same time, however, it also involves teaching your child or children...
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...
Happiness is Contagious
There has been a lot of talk lately about "The Law of Attraction" and "The Secret". The theory behind these concepts is that we tend to get what we think...
Happiness is Contagious
There has been a lot of talk lately about "The Law of Attraction" and "The Secret". The theory behind these concepts is that we tend to get what we think...
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...
Four Steps to Help You With Any Situation Or Pr...
When people say "I want to change" they often don't know where to begin. This article outlines the steps to deal with any problem or situation. 1. Awareness - The...
Four Steps to Help You With Any Situation Or Pr...
When people say "I want to change" they often don't know where to begin. This article outlines the steps to deal with any problem or situation. 1. Awareness - The...
Parenting - Your Child is NOT Your Friend!
When individuals come to see me about parenting issues, I am often surprised to hear them state that they initially had children because they never felt loved. They go on...
Parenting - Your Child is NOT Your Friend!
When individuals come to see me about parenting issues, I am often surprised to hear them state that they initially had children because they never felt loved. They go on...
Is the World Crazzzzier Than Ever?
When I turn on the television or read the newspaper, it seems that there is a constant bombardment of negative events from around the world. Today I decided to try...
Is the World Crazzzzier Than Ever?
When I turn on the television or read the newspaper, it seems that there is a constant bombardment of negative events from around the world. Today I decided to try...
Is There Hope When You Feel Like You Are Living...
Financial problems, unemployment, economic cycles, relationship problems or losses might be surrounding you. Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you invest most of your time and energy into worrying? How...
Is There Hope When You Feel Like You Are Living...
Financial problems, unemployment, economic cycles, relationship problems or losses might be surrounding you. Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you invest most of your time and energy into worrying? How...
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...
How Can You Enjoy an Adventure Without Leaving ...
We are living in a world that places time, energy and financial demands on us. At the same time, we have probably more opportunity than ever to add a little...
How Can You Enjoy an Adventure Without Leaving ...
We are living in a world that places time, energy and financial demands on us. At the same time, we have probably more opportunity than ever to add a little...
Can You Get All Your Needs Met Through One Rela...
Sometimes I hear individuals state that they do not have any friends and are sad because of this. Others tell me that they have some friends who take advantage of...
Can You Get All Your Needs Met Through One Rela...
Sometimes I hear individuals state that they do not have any friends and are sad because of this. Others tell me that they have some friends who take advantage of...
Parenting - 5 Things You Can Do This Christmas ...
Christmas can be a busy and stressful time for individuals. Children become extremely excited as their expectations increase and their parents often become more and more tired as the demands...
Parenting - 5 Things You Can Do This Christmas ...
Christmas can be a busy and stressful time for individuals. Children become extremely excited as their expectations increase and their parents often become more and more tired as the demands...
Are We Victims or Creators of Change?
When I was a little girl, growing up on the prairies in Canada, I remember the extremity of the weather. In minutes, fingers and noses would freeze and skin would...
Are We Victims or Creators of Change?
When I was a little girl, growing up on the prairies in Canada, I remember the extremity of the weather. In minutes, fingers and noses would freeze and skin would...
Do You Walk the Walk?
If you were in a restaurant, what beverage would you request? Do you have a favourite drink that you "always" order? What vehicle do you drive? Is it a North...
Do You Walk the Walk?
If you were in a restaurant, what beverage would you request? Do you have a favourite drink that you "always" order? What vehicle do you drive? Is it a North...
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...
How to Be a Gift-Giving Success at Christmas!
I have six grandchildren ranging in age from 3 years to 14 years of age. Each year I have tried to shop for the "perfect" gift for each. Then I...
How to Be a Gift-Giving Success at Christmas!
I have six grandchildren ranging in age from 3 years to 14 years of age. Each year I have tried to shop for the "perfect" gift for each. Then I...
Journaling - "Dear Diary"
Thoughts go around and around and around in your head but when you write them on paper, they have a beginning and an end. My Aunt Eleanor kept a daily...
Journaling - "Dear Diary"
Thoughts go around and around and around in your head but when you write them on paper, they have a beginning and an end. My Aunt Eleanor kept a daily...
New Beginnings in Letting Go!
As we approach a new year, we hear numerous promotions by gymnasiums and weight loss programs. Financial planners encourage us to meet with them in order to develop a retirement...
New Beginnings in Letting Go!
As we approach a new year, we hear numerous promotions by gymnasiums and weight loss programs. Financial planners encourage us to meet with them in order to develop a retirement...
Corner Gas
One of the stars of the popular television program, Corner Gas, is from my hometown. "Oscar" is the grumpy "know it all" who seems to think that change is his enemy. He...
Corner Gas
One of the stars of the popular television program, Corner Gas, is from my hometown. "Oscar" is the grumpy "know it all" who seems to think that change is his enemy. He...
The Simple Life!
Sometimes life seems so complicated! I have a credit card which provides me with points that can be used for a catalogue full of rewards. After several months of using...
The Simple Life!
Sometimes life seems so complicated! I have a credit card which provides me with points that can be used for a catalogue full of rewards. After several months of using...