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In and Out
Many years ago, when I was an employee at Alberta Mental Health, I attended a seminar by speaker David Irvine. His background as a therapist and great insight challenged registrants...
In and Out
Many years ago, when I was an employee at Alberta Mental Health, I attended a seminar by speaker David Irvine. His background as a therapist and great insight challenged registrants...
Disappointments
We all have had hopes and dreams at times that did not come true, leaving us with sadness and disillusionment. I remember some wise words of Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Juno award...
Disappointments
We all have had hopes and dreams at times that did not come true, leaving us with sadness and disillusionment. I remember some wise words of Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Juno award...
Always Learning
I grew up in small-town Saskatchewan in the days when we really didn’t notice or judge differences Oh, we knew that some students our age had physical or financial problems...
Always Learning
I grew up in small-town Saskatchewan in the days when we really didn’t notice or judge differences Oh, we knew that some students our age had physical or financial problems...
Psychology Uniqueness
February is Psychology Month in Alberta. In 2006 I was asked to be a Coordinator and Liaison Worker for the Psychologist’s Association in the province. That was the first time...
Psychology Uniqueness
February is Psychology Month in Alberta. In 2006 I was asked to be a Coordinator and Liaison Worker for the Psychologist’s Association in the province. That was the first time...
Why Do You Need a Psychologist?
This week, my older son asked me to take his eight-year old to my office for a tour and to explain to him about my work. Jordan entered my therapy...
Why Do You Need a Psychologist?
This week, my older son asked me to take his eight-year old to my office for a tour and to explain to him about my work. Jordan entered my therapy...
Psychological Defense Mechanisms
Sometimes coping with the reality of life can be overwhelming. A healthy person may use defenses to get through difficult times. Using them persistently, rigidly or for the wrong reason,...
Psychological Defense Mechanisms
Sometimes coping with the reality of life can be overwhelming. A healthy person may use defenses to get through difficult times. Using them persistently, rigidly or for the wrong reason,...
Good Health Requires Planning!
Michelle Obama is taking on several projects that might not be expected from a First Lady. The first spring that she and her family were in the White House she...
Good Health Requires Planning!
Michelle Obama is taking on several projects that might not be expected from a First Lady. The first spring that she and her family were in the White House she...
The Psychology of Sports
I'm not much of an athlete but I have been described by others as being "a good sport". That has more to do with my attitude than my ability. Over...
The Psychology of Sports
I'm not much of an athlete but I have been described by others as being "a good sport". That has more to do with my attitude than my ability. Over...
Perspective Helps to Turn Trouble into Good Cho...
Recently there have been a number of tragedies and horrible events that have traumatized individuals at national and international levels. September 11th is burned into the minds of all those...
Perspective Helps to Turn Trouble into Good Cho...
Recently there have been a number of tragedies and horrible events that have traumatized individuals at national and international levels. September 11th is burned into the minds of all those...
When I Grow Up
Many times, I receive telephone calls from individuals or hear clients express the fact that they would like to become a psychologist and are interested in knowing what that involves....
When I Grow Up
Many times, I receive telephone calls from individuals or hear clients express the fact that they would like to become a psychologist and are interested in knowing what that involves....