Men’s Issues: “Manning up” Can Lead to Stressing Out

Men's Issues: "Manning up" Can Lead to Stressing Out Men traditionally take pride extremely seriously.  Historically, this behavior has been beneficial in many ways but, unfortunately, it can sometimes also be harmful. Whatever you call it -- saving face, manning up, protecting your honor, retaining prestige or just being proud, there are instances when making this a first priority [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:40:38-07:00January 26th, 2015|Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Men's Issues, Mental Health, Self-Care Strategies, Stress|Comments Off on Men’s Issues: “Manning up” Can Lead to Stressing Out

3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic strategy that has been very successful in helping people who struggle with anxiety and other emotional disturbances and it is the approach that I specialize in. In my opinion, EMDR Therapy is the closest thing to a magic wand that I have found in counselling. [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:42:40-07:00December 4th, 2014|Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress, Trauma|Comments Off on 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try EMDR Therapy

Trauma Explained – What Does It Mean to Have Unresolved Memories?

Trauma is word that is used quite loosely in our language today. One often refers to themselves as having been "traumatized". This is often true, unfortunately, so I thought I would take some time to help people understand what this really means and why it is so difficult to heal some of the experiences you [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:43:57-07:00February 15th, 2014|Educational, Trauma|Comments Off on Trauma Explained – What Does It Mean to Have Unresolved Memories?

Struggling with Insecurities and the Judgments of Others?

Often in my life and in my work I come across people who are struggling with a lot of insecurities and seem very concerned about the judgments of others. Sometimes this phenomenon seems to completely dictate a person's life and they are filled with anxiety and guilt about who they are as a person or [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:44:16-07:00August 16th, 2013|Assertive Communicaiton, Relationships, Self-Care Strategies, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on Struggling with Insecurities and the Judgments of Others?

4 Negative Patterns Predict Divorce

Dr. Gottman is a relationship expert and has been studying marriage and divorce for many many years. "Dr. Gottman believes that it’s much more important to understand why certain actions increase divorce risk rather than to predict it. What are the negative behavior patterns that can predict divorce? Dr. Gottman has named the most corrosive [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:44:49-07:00July 18th, 2013|Relationships|Comments Off on 4 Negative Patterns Predict Divorce

Self-help Won’t Heal Trauma

I am sorry to have to break the news to you but self-help books will not be able to help you with the processing of traumatic events. It is important that you find a capable therapist or some other type of person to work with to aid you in the trauma resolution work required. Trauma [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:44:54-07:00July 18th, 2013|About Counselling, Trauma|Comments Off on Self-help Won’t Heal Trauma

Men Benefit From Therapy Too

Everyone has problems they have to face. Sometimes it will seem like a better idea to face them alone. This is not always going to be the best way to handle things. Typically, in our society, men are not allowed to show signs of weakness or to admit they are having problems. As a man, [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:45:10-07:00May 21st, 2013|About Counselling, Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief and Loss, Men's Issues, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress, Trauma|Comments Off on Men Benefit From Therapy Too

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