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We're Engaged!
I had a very interesting situation in my office recently. A couple had booked a series of "pre-engagement" appointments. The fellow's mother had offered to pay for these as a...
We're Engaged!
I had a very interesting situation in my office recently. A couple had booked a series of "pre-engagement" appointments. The fellow's mother had offered to pay for these as a...
Your Child Is Now An Adult
So many parents come to me for advice regarding their adult children. Following are a few of the areas that can cause confusion and problems: FINANCES - Once your child...
Your Child Is Now An Adult
So many parents come to me for advice regarding their adult children. Following are a few of the areas that can cause confusion and problems: FINANCES - Once your child...
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
I'm not trying to discriminate against men or stereotype everyone. I just want to tell you a about every sad situation that I have heard about from clients for several...
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
I'm not trying to discriminate against men or stereotype everyone. I just want to tell you a about every sad situation that I have heard about from clients for several...
Why Wait Until It's Too Late?
It seems that almost every week I have an individual on my therapy couch who is upset over a lost relationship. There are usually tears and statements such as "I...
Why Wait Until It's Too Late?
It seems that almost every week I have an individual on my therapy couch who is upset over a lost relationship. There are usually tears and statements such as "I...
Don't You Trust Me?
Past behaviour is one of the best predictors of future behaviour. We are all creatures of habit who tend to do the same things over and over again. So, if...
Don't You Trust Me?
Past behaviour is one of the best predictors of future behaviour. We are all creatures of habit who tend to do the same things over and over again. So, if...
Relationship Problems and Learning To Let Go
So many times I hear about individuals who were hurt by a lover yet they don't want to let go of the relationship. They hold onto the hope that things...
Relationship Problems and Learning To Let Go
So many times I hear about individuals who were hurt by a lover yet they don't want to let go of the relationship. They hold onto the hope that things...
Thoughts to Ponder When You Are Having Trouble!
So many times, clients struggle with basic concepts about life and relationships. They blame, confuse and repeat the same patterns over and over again when that really isn't necessary. Following...
Thoughts to Ponder When You Are Having Trouble!
So many times, clients struggle with basic concepts about life and relationships. They blame, confuse and repeat the same patterns over and over again when that really isn't necessary. Following...
How Do I Find a Good Man?
So many times I meet with women who are disappointed in their relationships. They state that things didn't turn out the way that they had expected. Here's my advice to...
How Do I Find a Good Man?
So many times I meet with women who are disappointed in their relationships. They state that things didn't turn out the way that they had expected. Here's my advice to...
Sharing Your Story
As a psychologist I have had interesting opportunities. This month I have been staying in northern Alberta doing crisis work. Firebag has a population of about 4,000 workers but none...
Sharing Your Story
As a psychologist I have had interesting opportunities. This month I have been staying in northern Alberta doing crisis work. Firebag has a population of about 4,000 workers but none...
Small Talk Topics to Try With His Parents
Communicating with others, especially those who you do not know very well, can be a bit of a "guessing game" at first. But there are a number of things that...
Small Talk Topics to Try With His Parents
Communicating with others, especially those who you do not know very well, can be a bit of a "guessing game" at first. But there are a number of things that...
One Word Can Change a Relationship
Many years ago I worked in a church in Saskatoon. A man from the Philippine's set up an affiliate congregation and I soon came to love the people. The only...
One Word Can Change a Relationship
Many years ago I worked in a church in Saskatoon. A man from the Philippine's set up an affiliate congregation and I soon came to love the people. The only...
How Do I Find a Good Woman?
Last evening a handsome young man asked me for some advice about women. He wanted to know how to build a good relationship and indicated that he has been with...
How Do I Find a Good Woman?
Last evening a handsome young man asked me for some advice about women. He wanted to know how to build a good relationship and indicated that he has been with...
Don't You Wish You Could Yell "Grow Up!" Someti...
Do you ever watch the behaviours of another people and then feel frustrated because they seem to be immature and irresponsible? I bet there are times that you would love...
Don't You Wish You Could Yell "Grow Up!" Someti...
Do you ever watch the behaviours of another people and then feel frustrated because they seem to be immature and irresponsible? I bet there are times that you would love...
Marriage - It's Supposed to Be Forever!
Statistics are horrible when it comes to the number of divorces we have in society. And the stats don't include people who break up after being in a common-law relationship....
Marriage - It's Supposed to Be Forever!
Statistics are horrible when it comes to the number of divorces we have in society. And the stats don't include people who break up after being in a common-law relationship....
Why Would Someone Be Looking For You?
I have been curious about recent internet and television ads that suggest you might like to know who is looking for you. Questions run through my mind. Why would anyone...
Why Would Someone Be Looking For You?
I have been curious about recent internet and television ads that suggest you might like to know who is looking for you. Questions run through my mind. Why would anyone...
Rules of the Court
On November 1, 2010 the Alberta Rules of the Court were changed so that now, before couples can appear before a judge, they must have gone through a process of...
Rules of the Court
On November 1, 2010 the Alberta Rules of the Court were changed so that now, before couples can appear before a judge, they must have gone through a process of...
Where Do I Stop and You Begin?
Often people talk with me about how upset they are because of the actions of others. They don't like the choices that their children make, are unhappy with the fact...
Where Do I Stop and You Begin?
Often people talk with me about how upset they are because of the actions of others. They don't like the choices that their children make, are unhappy with the fact...
Things You Probably Shouldn't Give on Valentine...
Gift-giving can be a tricky business. Often we go shopping with thoughts of what we would like instead of what would be most suitable for the recipient. Be careful. There...
Things You Probably Shouldn't Give on Valentine...
Gift-giving can be a tricky business. Often we go shopping with thoughts of what we would like instead of what would be most suitable for the recipient. Be careful. There...
Whatever Happened to Customer Service?
One of my grandsons lives in another province so I decided to purchase a gift certificate for his twelfth birthday. A young man at the far away city's music store...
Whatever Happened to Customer Service?
One of my grandsons lives in another province so I decided to purchase a gift certificate for his twelfth birthday. A young man at the far away city's music store...
When Are You Ready to Enter a New Relationship?...
The divorce rate is high and relationships outside of marriage frequently end. There can be a lot of pain and anger associated with loss of a partner - especially if...
When Are You Ready to Enter a New Relationship?...
The divorce rate is high and relationships outside of marriage frequently end. There can be a lot of pain and anger associated with loss of a partner - especially if...