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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...
Time Management - What Did You Do Before?
Many times, my clients tell me that they don't have time to develop relationships with others. When I ask them to identify the things that "steal" their time, they are...
Time Management - What Did You Do Before?
Many times, my clients tell me that they don't have time to develop relationships with others. When I ask them to identify the things that "steal" their time, they are...
Upset, What Should You Do? - HALT
Sometimes our feelings and needs are jeopardized by factors that we can but fail to control. There is a neat little formula that we can use to identify inner signals...
Upset, What Should You Do? - HALT
Sometimes our feelings and needs are jeopardized by factors that we can but fail to control. There is a neat little formula that we can use to identify inner signals...
Health Psychology - How to Deal With Illness an...
Recently I had surgery and it reminded me of the intricate manner in which body and mind interact. From the time that my physician recommended the operation until it actually...
Health Psychology - How to Deal With Illness an...
Recently I had surgery and it reminded me of the intricate manner in which body and mind interact. From the time that my physician recommended the operation until it actually...
The Economic Crisis!
The world has been on a huge economic roller-coaster ride over the past few weeks! News media blame mortgage meltdown in the United States but I believe that its history...
The Economic Crisis!
The world has been on a huge economic roller-coaster ride over the past few weeks! News media blame mortgage meltdown in the United States but I believe that its history...
Problem-Solving - How Do You Eat an Elephant?
One bite at a time! Life can pile up on us and all of a sudden we are facing what appears to be overwhelming tasks. The house is a...
Problem-Solving - How Do You Eat an Elephant?
One bite at a time! Life can pile up on us and all of a sudden we are facing what appears to be overwhelming tasks. The house is a...
What Things Are 100% Preventable in This World?
So often we hear comments like "It couldn't be helped" or "It wasn't my fault. Blaming others and dodging responsibility are stances that are rampant in today's society. The other...
What Things Are 100% Preventable in This World?
So often we hear comments like "It couldn't be helped" or "It wasn't my fault. Blaming others and dodging responsibility are stances that are rampant in today's society. The other...
Love Your Neighbour
Over the years I have heard horror stories about neighbours who have had broken relationships that resulted in various forms of battle. Fences are erected, family pets abused and people...
Love Your Neighbour
Over the years I have heard horror stories about neighbours who have had broken relationships that resulted in various forms of battle. Fences are erected, family pets abused and people...
What Or Who Do You Trust?
Lately I have heard people state that we are in "troubled times". Stock markets have tumbled as companies with decades of stability face financial disaster. The mortgage meltdown, rising gas...
What Or Who Do You Trust?
Lately I have heard people state that we are in "troubled times". Stock markets have tumbled as companies with decades of stability face financial disaster. The mortgage meltdown, rising gas...