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Victory Remembered
The idea began in England in the mind of a scientist named Geoffrey Pyke. He envisioned a small, elite and well-trained commando unit that would be able to fight behind...
Victory Remembered
The idea began in England in the mind of a scientist named Geoffrey Pyke. He envisioned a small, elite and well-trained commando unit that would be able to fight behind...
Christmas Resolutions - No Regrets This Year
After all of the glitter and excitement is over do you ever have regrets? Do you promise yourself that next year will be different? Well, before we get too far...
Christmas Resolutions - No Regrets This Year
After all of the glitter and excitement is over do you ever have regrets? Do you promise yourself that next year will be different? Well, before we get too far...
The Christmas Story Is All Around Us
Ancient scriptures relay the details of the birth of the baby Jesus. It seems so strange to think about how more than two thousand later we still talk about the...
The Christmas Story Is All Around Us
Ancient scriptures relay the details of the birth of the baby Jesus. It seems so strange to think about how more than two thousand later we still talk about the...
Help! I'm in Crisis
Most people are not prepared to experience or recover from a crisis. The following information should give you some insight: 1. People react differently from each other - even when...
Help! I'm in Crisis
Most people are not prepared to experience or recover from a crisis. The following information should give you some insight: 1. People react differently from each other - even when...
What Causes Procrastination and How to Deal wit...
Sometimes people delay or postpone things that are important. Then they end up in trouble or in crisis and don't know what to do. There are several reasons why this...
What Causes Procrastination and How to Deal wit...
Sometimes people delay or postpone things that are important. Then they end up in trouble or in crisis and don't know what to do. There are several reasons why this...
Your Child Has a Problem
As a psychologist it is my job to help figure out the differences between can or can't and will or won't. Some parents might be worried about their children now...
Your Child Has a Problem
As a psychologist it is my job to help figure out the differences between can or can't and will or won't. Some parents might be worried about their children now...
The Perception of Time
Remember when you were a child and it seemed like Christmas or your birthday would never arrive? The days passed so slowly in high school before the summer vacation arrived....
The Perception of Time
Remember when you were a child and it seemed like Christmas or your birthday would never arrive? The days passed so slowly in high school before the summer vacation arrived....
Good Job, Mom!
It was way after business hours when I was ready to go home. As I left the building and headed towards my car, I heard a voice call out "Excuse...
Good Job, Mom!
It was way after business hours when I was ready to go home. As I left the building and headed towards my car, I heard a voice call out "Excuse...
Learning About Child Sexual Abuse
A few days ago TLC had a special documentary entitled "Breaking the Silence" in which five individuals told the stories of how they had been sexually abuse as children. The...
Learning About Child Sexual Abuse
A few days ago TLC had a special documentary entitled "Breaking the Silence" in which five individuals told the stories of how they had been sexually abuse as children. The...
Lessons From the Pope
Recently Pope Francis visited the United States. It was fascinating to see the response as millions of people stood in line for hours just to get a glimpse of him....
Lessons From the Pope
Recently Pope Francis visited the United States. It was fascinating to see the response as millions of people stood in line for hours just to get a glimpse of him....
Begin With a Plan
There are very few things in life that you cannot learn or do better. Perhaps you always wanted to play a musical instrument or become a good cook. Maybe you...
Begin With a Plan
There are very few things in life that you cannot learn or do better. Perhaps you always wanted to play a musical instrument or become a good cook. Maybe you...
Be Queen-Like
On September 9, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning Brash monarch in history. Her great-grandmother Queen Victoria had set the record by being on the throne for 23,226...
Be Queen-Like
On September 9, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning Brash monarch in history. Her great-grandmother Queen Victoria had set the record by being on the throne for 23,226...
What Are You Wearing?
It is interesting to note that individuals tend to dress in a way that reveals their personality and values. The other day I met a gentleman who was wearing a...
What Are You Wearing?
It is interesting to note that individuals tend to dress in a way that reveals their personality and values. The other day I met a gentleman who was wearing a...
A House Interrupted
When the author, Maurita Corcoran, the author of this book, got married, she had no idea about how her past or her husband's past would result in pain for both...
A House Interrupted
When the author, Maurita Corcoran, the author of this book, got married, she had no idea about how her past or her husband's past would result in pain for both...
Happiness Is Living Well
Life is good! Today is my sixty-third birthday and I am content. Oh, it's not like I haven't had problems. I am human and live in the real world. It's...
Happiness Is Living Well
Life is good! Today is my sixty-third birthday and I am content. Oh, it's not like I haven't had problems. I am human and live in the real world. It's...
Web Junkies: Computer Addiction
I was watching a television documentary recently that highlighted computer addiction as one of the biggest problems that China is facing today. In 2008 China declared internet addition to be...
Web Junkies: Computer Addiction
I was watching a television documentary recently that highlighted computer addiction as one of the biggest problems that China is facing today. In 2008 China declared internet addition to be...
Getting An Education
Today I am going to share Alexander's story. Alexander is the older of two children. He didn't really like school until he entered Foothills Composite High in Okotoks where he...
Getting An Education
Today I am going to share Alexander's story. Alexander is the older of two children. He didn't really like school until he entered Foothills Composite High in Okotoks where he...
Mistakes People Make
We all have problems. Some are worse than others. Unfortunately, there are times when a problem is made worse because we do things (or don't do things) that would resolve...
Mistakes People Make
We all have problems. Some are worse than others. Unfortunately, there are times when a problem is made worse because we do things (or don't do things) that would resolve...
Getting Healthy Again
For the past few weeks I have been writing about the three unhealthy roles that people assume when they have experienced serious hurts in their lives. The Karpman's Triangle identifies...
Getting Healthy Again
For the past few weeks I have been writing about the three unhealthy roles that people assume when they have experienced serious hurts in their lives. The Karpman's Triangle identifies...
Are You a Rescuer or Enabler?
Sometimes people have been hurt so badly that they don't want to face it. Instead, they use their compassion and skills to help other people rather than deal with their...
Are You a Rescuer or Enabler?
Sometimes people have been hurt so badly that they don't want to face it. Instead, they use their compassion and skills to help other people rather than deal with their...