The Overly Involved Mother/Son Relationship

When a father is physically or emotionally absent, the parents frequently can't form a healthy bond with each other, much less with their children. Frequently, the mother may attempt to bond with the oldest son to satisfy her unmet emotional needs. Subsequently, the son's self-esteem becomes defined by his mother. Fortunately, individual therapy and counseling [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:41:20-07:00January 14th, 2015|Assertive Communicaiton, Relationships, Self-Care Strategies, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on The Overly Involved Mother/Son Relationship

Want to Be More Productive? 5 Steps to a More Organized Mind

As we get busier and we have less time to accomplish all of our chores, multi-tasking has become a given for those who aim for success. However, according to neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, switching from one thought to another seems to clutter our brain which leads to lower productivity. How can we organize our minds so [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:43:38-07:00November 20th, 2014|Anxiety Disorders, Educational, Self-Care Strategies, Stress|Comments Off on Want to Be More Productive? 5 Steps to a More Organized Mind

Are You Depressed? Consider Volunteering

In my blog posts I do my best to give some solid approaches to managing life and mental health concerns more easily. The concept of volunteering to help those in need is a point I would very strongly like to encourage you to consider if you are someone who often feels depressed, 'down in the [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:44:04-07:00September 16th, 2013|Depression, Educational, Self-Care Strategies, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on Are You Depressed? Consider Volunteering

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

Numbers Stop Anxiety

Another great way to calm the mind and pull yourself out of an emotional spiral is using numbers. Numbers are left brain activity. When you activate the left hemisphere of your brain, you pull the energy out of the right side which is your emotional side. * Counting down from 20 or 50 or 100 [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:44:59-07:00July 10th, 2013|Anxiety Disorders, Educational, Self-Care Strategies|Comments Off on Numbers Stop Anxiety

Reaching Out for Help is Not a Sign of Weakness

Men really struggle with asking for help. We all know the analogy of never asking for directions. I get it, it's important to you to figure things out on your own. You are likely trying to avoid feelings of shame that you don't know absolutely everything and can't resolve this particular dilemma on your own. [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:45:16-07:00May 20th, 2013|About Counselling, Men's Issues|Comments Off on Reaching Out for Help is Not a Sign of Weakness

It Takes Great Strength for Men to Ask for Help

It is not easy for men to ask for help. In fact it is usually the last thing men will do after trying everything else first. However, there are times when it is okay to reach our for some extra expertise and support. There are times in a man's life when he needs a helping [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:45:28-07:00May 9th, 2013|About Counselling, Men's Issues|Comments Off on It Takes Great Strength for Men to Ask for Help

Depressed on Valentine’s Day?

Useful Tips for Better Daily Living #7 (2008 Newsletter Archive) Hello everyone, With Valentine's Day approaching, I thought it would be important to communicate to those of you who feel a sense of disappointed or depressed at this time of year. Many people become very 'down' and even depressed to the point of being suicidal [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:45:38-07:00May 5th, 2013|Depression, Relationships, Self-Care Strategies|Comments Off on Depressed on Valentine’s Day?

There is Help for Anxiety

Useful Tips for Better Daily Living #1  (2007 Newsletter Archive) This newsletter is intended to help its members learn new ways of handling life more easily. It includes tips for over-all self-care as well as strategies for emotional well-being. It is helpful to find ways to take-care of yourself, emotionally and otherwise, in ways that [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:46:11-07:00May 5th, 2013|Anxiety Disorders, Self-Care Strategies|Comments Off on There is Help for Anxiety

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