by Jeff Packer | Apr 25, 2024 | Anger Management, Change, Conflict, Crisis, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce, Stress
The Art of Effective Conversation Communication, when performed effectively, (e.g. calmly, lovingly. sensitively. wisely, respectfully) enhances and fosters positive relationships. However, when done poorly, it leads to communication breakdowns which are draining on...
by Jeff Packer | Apr 17, 2024 | Anger Management, Change, Conflict, Crisis, Domestic Violence, Love & Relationships, Mental Health, Problem-Solving, Stress, Trauma - PTS Reaction
Change Starts With Our Attitude As this video depicts, domestic violence does happen to anyone –men and women, children and seniors. The “automatic” or “socialized” response we have, given the gender of the “victim” and...
by Jeff Packer | Apr 15, 2024 | Anxiety, Crisis, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Stress
Our bodies are incredibly complex machines and part of this beautiful sophistication is the way they communicate with us. When we are acting or thinking in ways which are harmful to our body/mind/soul, we often consciously or unconsciously deny or ignore this reality...
by Jeff Packer | Apr 14, 2024 | Crisis, Eating Disorder, Health & Fitness, Teens
One courageous young lady reports her insights below on the negative thoughts underlying her bulimia behaviours. We sometimes call these negative thoughts collectively “It” or may simply refer to these automatic negative thoughts as ANTS. In counselling...
by Jeff Packer | Apr 13, 2024 | Affairs and Adultery, Change, Conflict, Crisis, Love & Relationships, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce
“My Dog Treats Me Better!” “After years of lies, betrayals, and secrets paired with infidelity and inappropriate sexual behaviours, I ask myself why I’m still here. Why am I still in this relationship? He says he loves me, and I actually trust that he...
by Jeff Packer | Apr 8, 2024 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Change, Crisis, Depression, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Stress
I’m emotionally spent. Enough is enough. Don’t talk to me. I’m done. I’m exhausted. I feel like people and my environment are draining the life out of me. If we can relate to any of the above statements, we may want to stop for a moment and breathe. Like this picture...
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