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What Does My Upbringing Have To Do With It?
Current Problems With Historical Roots Ask how their family history has influenced their current challenges and struggles and I'm certain that Canadian native could clarify the connection. It is quite likely we would hear how historical violence,...
Relationship Renovations
As we plan and construct our future, we are constantly changing or renovating if you will - the bachelor apartment where we are single and the home where we start our family. This home is constantly remodelled as the size of our family grows and...
It’s My Life Too!
“New Dad... Nobody Asks Me What I Think?” I spoke with a young girl today and we were discussing the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. It was approaching fast and this year appears to have gone by so quickly. This was not a counselling...
WHY WON’T ANYONE LISTEN TO ME ???
Probably one of the most important interpersonal skills we have is listening. But, wait a minute, don't most of us have ears so aren't we listening all the time? Apparently not, according to the post below submitted by a frustrated and tired woman,...
The Value of Counsellors in Your Company
Keep Your Eye On The Job Here are just a few reasons why hiring external counselling support for your business can be a great investment: Objective assessment of human resource, personal strengths and areas for growth Increase productivity and...
Meta-Communication: What a Skill !
Meta-Communication and Assertive Communication Skills The following post is submitted by a young man in his mid-twenties. He describes meta-communication and assertive communication skills and how he has applied these to turn around his poor...
Boundaries: When Reconciliation Is In Order
Boundaries: What Does It Mean? B – Being honest and O – open. Having U – understanding conversations that N – nurture positive feelings and thoughts. D – determining your wants and values and A – assertively helping others become aware of these. R...
Beauty Really Lies Within
Photo credit: grietgriet from morguefile.com It almost goes without saying that media has a major impact on our perspective on many issues: mental illness, love and relationships, as well as body image, health and wealth. Here is one way in which...
And The Winner Is…
Photo by Alan Light An invitation to the Oscars is quite the accomplishment, let alone what it would mean to be asked to present an award or be nominated for one. The big moment for celebrities and fans is that terrifying red carpet walk that leads...
Early Stages of Making Friends
Child Development Essential When we start preschool, we are exposed to all these new faces. Some are flipping through picture books, driving trains along tracks, or playing house in the kitchen and dress-up center. We may join one cluster of kids...
Depression: Females vs Males?
Actually... It's Not a Competition Research indicates depression occurs twice as often in women as in men. There are additional risk factors that account for the increased likelihood that females will suffer from depression over males. Some of...
Addiction: Abstinence vs. Moderation Treatment Programs
How can one decide between a treatment plan that is strict on abstinent behaviours and one that offers stages of reducing addictive behaviours ("harm-reduction"). Some may prefer the latter because, to them, complete abstinence seems unrealistic,...