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It’s Time to Let Go!
Coping After Breaking Up - What Can I Do? One of the most difficult things to do when a relationship ends is to let go of the strong emotional ties that we may have for our ex-partners. It is hard not to think about what they are doing or...
The Irony of “Control” in Type1 Diabetes Management
Acknowledging the Impact of Diabetes on Mental Health It is a difficult thing describing what it is like to live with Type 1 Diabetes. I have had the distinct honour of speaking at length, to hundreds of people managing diabetes every day, and...
Children’s Voice in Divorce
Listen to His Opinion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTFZ8cvHo4 Many will say, "we need to put the children first"; or "we have to put the children first" however, far too many people and couples are listening to this false, age-old, tired but not...
Rebuilding From A Broken Relationship
The ending of a love relationship can be a difficult time in our lives. Regardless of whether the relationship is better off finished, we still can experience pain and hurt at this time. Some of us may experience this pain longer than others. Some...
What Running Has Taught Me About Self-Talk
Much of the work I do as a counsellor is based on one of the core premises of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy [CBT], that how we "talk" to ourselves has a significant impact on how we feel and how we behave. My experience, and the experience...
If I Am A TV…
TV - Mental Health Analogy If I were to try to explain how I feel it would go something like this. I am a TV. I have many channels. During a day my channels get changed. A few channels come in clear without a lot of “fuzzy”. Some channels I'm not...
Thanksgiving Reflection
How Was Your Long Weekend? Sometimes our work demands can take a toll on us. Our employer's requirements impacts our personal schedules, our time spent with our loved ones, and our own personal time. Thus, the anticipation of a long weekend may...
Addiction: Free at Last!
What Really Does Addiction Mean Anyway? Addictions impact so many people, upsetting lives and hurting loved ones. Worrying about ourselves and/or others being hooked on work, alcohol, money, drugs, sex, porn, food, cigarettes etc. is a widespread...
Virtual Self… Real or Not
Online Consideration: A Developing Art With the advance of online chat, social media presence and virtual relationships, there seems to be an increase in discussion about the pros and cons our virtual interaction has on health and upon our social...
Ten Mental Health Promotion Tips
Parenting Our Children & Parenting Ourselves Promoting mental health involves building awareness, reducing the stigma often attached with the term and, of course, developing strategies to improve our overall mental health. Just as we strive to...
Am I Worthy ?
Where do I find my worth? (Submitted by a young man under extreme family duress due to health concerns) I’ve struggled with a lot of anxiety and depression in the past, and still some today. When I was in high school, I would often be so...
Is Monogamy Really For Us?
Some of us will say “Absolutely!” Some of us will say “Not for me!” And others may be too confused to decide. The reality is that sex plays a significant role in love relationships. While it promises so much joy and satisfaction, it can also be the...