BLOG & RESOURCES
We've put together an ongoing library of great resources, geared towards all of our clients and followers. You can search for specific topics, or simply browse through our categories to find exactly what you’re looking for.
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE RESOURCES:
- Kid’s Health: kidshealth.org
- Teen Health: kidshealth.org/teen
- Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully: www.gratefulness.org
- Meet people and share experiences: www.meetup.com
- Free yoga & meditation: www.doyogawithme.com
MOST RECENT POSTS
A clinician recently told me that I’m wearing rose coloured glasses and said I need to take them off, admit I have a problem, and accept help/treatment. I’ve been grappling with chronic pain for many years and have had an ongoing battle with trying to find my work/life balance. I’ve decided to share a little bit of my experience with chronic pain. This way, if you, your colleagues, or someone
Most of us really do try for a “Cha Cha Cha” rhythm of communication with a steady flow of back and forth – I talk, you listen, you talk, I listen. But we ALL slip and stumble from time to time and the dance can end up being more like “Cha Cha Ch’OUCH!” – I talk, I talk, I talk, you don’t listen. I’ve observed my own communication routines with
I can’t say that the scars on my body don’t bother me, but I can say that I no longer ruminate in the stories behind the scars. For example; when feelings of shame and guilt bubble up, instead of festering in those feelings based on past experiences, I take deep breaths and cultivate a sense of gratitude for the present moment. Or, when I see sharp objects and the scars
Gord and I have had a long lasting debate about how the general public uses the term “autopilot” to describe certain human behaviours. I recently opened up to his perspective and I’m learning a lot more than I expected! We decided to share our insights in a video blog and recorded an introductory video. Please share your perspective with us! We look forward to continuing the exploration. Click here for the
I once asked a client to talk about his feelings in regards to a concern of his and he got squeamish, “Ah fuck, not the “F” words…” I said, “Yes, the “F” words!” and suggested we brainstorm options for him to process his feelings rather than avoid them. Most of us grow up knowing diddly squat about processing feelings which makes sense because our education system puts little emphasis on
There are 3 Ingredients to Fulfillment; Accept Yourself, Love Yourself, and Celebrate Yourself. I’m inclined to write something about New Year’s goals, but I’m not feeling inspired by the idea of discussing diet/exercise/work. It seems there’s sufficient blogs about what to do, and not to do, with healthy living and most of us know what we should do. And, like most people, I have many years experience with setting goals
Will you deny or accept all that comes with the holidays? Christmas, or the December holidays, can be a magical time of year when many of us are surrounded by glee and generosity. People seem to be overflowing with the spirit of love and linger after a delicious feast to share stories and laughter with family. It can truly be: “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” But, I don’t
Although my family can take beautiful pictures, we are by no means a picture-perfect family. We’ve experienced significant traumas surrounding mental illness and we continue to grapple with the healing process. I’ll start by sharing a little of our backstory and what motivated me to write on this topic. In the mid 1990’s my brain activity became highly destructive, and between the ages of 15 – 27 years I
How do you “call back” your partner when you’ve lost connection? I recently had an experience with my spouse Gord that brought some clarity on the things we do well, and the things we’re still learning about. The circumstance reminded me of an old Zen story about being lost in the jungle. It’s as though Gord and I are on a path together in the jungles of life and, although
I was invited to speak at a Momondays event recently and decided to share some of my experiences with exploring authenticity this year. I took a risk and showed up with no masks, no glamour, just me and my authenticity. The experience was life changing. My exploration of authenticity started on New Years Eve 2017 when my daughter and I did our tradition of pulling a “Be the Change” card