5 Principles for Working with Depression

From the clinician’s perspective, working with depression can be exhausting and overwhelming, but also rewarding. Read More

5 Simple Steps to Random Acts of Kindness

The Oxford English Dictionary defines “random” as “Having no definite aim or purpose; not set or guided in a particular direction; made, done,… Read More

5 Tips to Stay Motivated and Relax this Summer

Plenty of us struggle to stay motivated at work during the summer months, while others struggle to slow down, get outside, and absorb some much-needed… Read More

Borderline Personality Disorder – Moving Beyond the Label

Borderline personality disorder, borderline, BPD – whatever the chosen label, the mere mention of it causes a definite reaction among most people. Read More

Counselling Families With Adopted Children

The following excerpt comes from our upcoming book, Counselling in Relationships: Insights for Helping Families Develop Healthy Connections. The “Adoptive Families” chapter illustrates the varied… Read More

Depression – 2 Key Insights for Helpers

The word depression gets thrown around a lot. Socially, the word has become an overused synonym for sad, annoyed, frustrated, or simply disappointed. People often… Read More

Domestic Violence: Mind Your Business by Making It Your Business!

Since 1987, November has officially been Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It seems obvious what the purpose of any formally designated awareness-raising month is: stand up… Read More

How to Stop Wasting Time

If I had a penny for every time I heard “I don’t have time,” “If only I had the time,” or “I’ll have time when… Read More

Summer Challenge: Stay Motivated AND Get Some Rest

It is no secret that summer is always long awaited. Plenty of us struggle to stay motivated at work during the warm summer months, while… Read More

Typical Teenage Angst or Adolescent Anxiety?

Although we cannot fully understand adolescent anxiety, there are things we can do to help them navigate the pitfalls of the modern world. Read More