Interpersonal conflict is inevitable in life. How we deal with it – both within ourselves and in communication with the other, can take us on very different paths. Exploring our reactiveness can:…
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Like many I’ve been curious about my dreams for years. My mother was a Jungian Analyst and growing up we talked about dreams a lot at the breakfast table. She often annoyed me because…
I’m teaching a course on self-esteem for women for the Hamilton Family Health Team these days. I’m quite enjoying the content and the conversations. I find it horrifying, but I suppose…
This week was a bit crazy. It gave me an “opportunity” to see how I experienced anxiety and stress, and how I… teacher of Mental Health and psychotherapist… navigated it. I…
I took my 2yr old to see the beloved children’s musician Raffi on the weekend. It was a much looked forward to event for both of us, and it was a joy to…
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that research has shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety and depression amongst other issues. In this article I’ll explain the basics of…
“Baby’s are so precious” is a mindset that seems so ubiquitous, instinctive and ageless. But not so, as a book I’m enjoying called All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of…
For those seeking a counsellor or psychotherapist for the first time this talking-to-a-stranger-to-feel-better business can be daunting. In some social circles using a counsellor can be a very uncommon activity, likely still quite shunned…
How distracted are you? Do you have good device-use “manners”? Have you ever texted at the dinner table? Answered an inconsequential text/email disrupting an otherwise enjoyable conversation? Do you turn to…
Here are some engaging mindfulness courses in that my colleague, co-conspirator and husband Sean Park is offering this Fall in Hamilton. He’s a very alive and engaging teacher. If you’re interested…