by Jeff Packer | Jul 29, 2024 | Anger Management, Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Cooperative Parenting, Discipline, Family, Parenting, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce
While many researchers may indicate yes to this question, it doesn’t have to be so. The initial turmoil and emotional upset following separation and divorce impacts all family members to some extent disrupting family stability, emotional balance and even...
by Jeff Packer | Jul 26, 2024 | Family, Love & Relationships, Problem-Solving, Stress, Work & Employment
The good points: You are with someone who can relate to work-related concerns (e.g., meeting deadlines, co-worker conflicts, or management stress). You may be the type of person who feels great about seeing your partner each day at work and at home. You and your...
by Jeff Packer | Jul 22, 2024 | Change, Crisis, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce, Trauma - PTS Reaction
So many people make this decision far too quickly and with very limited and or biased information. After working in the counselling field for over twenty years, I have grown increasingly “pro family”. We often hear the following two main thoughts about separating… “I...
by Jeff Packer | May 8, 2024 | Change, Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Cooperative Parenting, Family, Holidays / Vacation, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce, Stress, Teens
“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 session; just a...
by Jeff Packer | May 6, 2024 | Change, Conflict, Crisis, Mental Health, Problem-Solving, Stress, Work & Employment
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 profit through improved...
by Jeff Packer | May 5, 2024 | Change, Conflict, Depression, Domestic Violence, Family, Love & Relationships, Problem-Solving, Trauma - PTS Reaction
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 communication learned from...
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