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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...
Who is Your Enemy?
Things have changed drastically over the past couple of years and this week, once again, another turn in the road has appeared. I have been surprised as I listen to...
Who is Your Enemy?
Things have changed drastically over the past couple of years and this week, once again, another turn in the road has appeared. I have been surprised as I listen to...
Emergency Measures
According to the Justice Laws Website of the Government of Canada, the Emergencies Act is: An Act to authorize the taking of special temporary measures to ensure safety and security...
Emergency Measures
According to the Justice Laws Website of the Government of Canada, the Emergencies Act is: An Act to authorize the taking of special temporary measures to ensure safety and security...
Change Changes Us
It is amazing how quickly summer left us, and fall moved in. We all knew it was coming but the transition seemed to occur so quickly. One day our air...
Change Changes Us
It is amazing how quickly summer left us, and fall moved in. We all knew it was coming but the transition seemed to occur so quickly. One day our air...
What Stage are you In?
To state that the last few months have been unusual would be a severe understatement. The world has never, as a whole, experienced the challenges caused by the pandemic. I...
What Stage are you In?
To state that the last few months have been unusual would be a severe understatement. The world has never, as a whole, experienced the challenges caused by the pandemic. I...
Are You Worried?
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with the COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world...
Are You Worried?
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with the COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world...
May Long Weekend
Well, we are in pandemic lockdown again but that doesn’t change the dates on the calendar. No matter what happens, one of the favourite holidays, May long weekend with soon...
May Long Weekend
Well, we are in pandemic lockdown again but that doesn’t change the dates on the calendar. No matter what happens, one of the favourite holidays, May long weekend with soon...
Spiderman
Most people like superheroes and one of the most popular is Spiderman. This month I have been thinking about the tagline for this cartoon character spiderman that states “With...
Spiderman
Most people like superheroes and one of the most popular is Spiderman. This month I have been thinking about the tagline for this cartoon character spiderman that states “With...
Mad, Sad or Glad?
Is water good or bad? It depends on what you do with it. You can wash your hair, have a drink or drown in it. Is fire good or bad? ...
Mad, Sad or Glad?
Is water good or bad? It depends on what you do with it. You can wash your hair, have a drink or drown in it. Is fire good or bad? ...
What's Going On?
A few years ago, I had the thrill of visiting Washington, D.C. A “Hop-on-hop off” tram took me around the city while the driver served as tour guide. What a...
What's Going On?
A few years ago, I had the thrill of visiting Washington, D.C. A “Hop-on-hop off” tram took me around the city while the driver served as tour guide. What a...
Loving During a Pandemic
It is almost impossible to stage a traditional Valentine’s Day outing when everyone is locked up or wearing masks and distancing at least six feet apart. The days of...
Loving During a Pandemic
It is almost impossible to stage a traditional Valentine’s Day outing when everyone is locked up or wearing masks and distancing at least six feet apart. The days of...
Foolish Questions
I remember years ago hearing a silly song that was written and recorded by Johnny Cash in 1984. Most of us can relate to the first two lines which are:...
Foolish Questions
I remember years ago hearing a silly song that was written and recorded by Johnny Cash in 1984. Most of us can relate to the first two lines which are:...
Loneliness
Winter can be a difficult time, especially when the weather steals our freedom. It isn’t easy to travel when the roads are icy and the temperatures are plummeting. Many people...
Loneliness
Winter can be a difficult time, especially when the weather steals our freedom. It isn’t easy to travel when the roads are icy and the temperatures are plummeting. Many people...
Mary's Story
We have had quite a year! No one ever could ever have predicted the way that our whole world would change in a matter of just a few months. Each...
Mary's Story
We have had quite a year! No one ever could ever have predicted the way that our whole world would change in a matter of just a few months. Each...
Adversity Builds Strength
There is an old expression that states: “Experience is what you wish was happening to the other guy!”. None of us like to go through difficult times. Everyone states they...
Adversity Builds Strength
There is an old expression that states: “Experience is what you wish was happening to the other guy!”. None of us like to go through difficult times. Everyone states they...
I Live in my Bubble
Some people live lives that are like a football field. They let everyone run all over them and then throw Gatorade on them at the end of the fourth quarter. ...
I Live in my Bubble
Some people live lives that are like a football field. They let everyone run all over them and then throw Gatorade on them at the end of the fourth quarter. ...
Rights and Responsibilities
I have never had any desire or intention to hijack or blow up an airplane. Before boarding, however, I remove my jacket, take off my shoes, put my laptop in...
Rights and Responsibilities
I have never had any desire or intention to hijack or blow up an airplane. Before boarding, however, I remove my jacket, take off my shoes, put my laptop in...
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...