3 Benefits of Gratitude

This blog is inspired by a quote from codependency expert and self-help author Melody Beattie: “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today,… Read More

3 Tips for Working with Teenagers

In my household this school year, both of my kids are entering pivotal times in their young lives. My son is in grade 12 and… Read More

4 Ways to Bring Reason Back Into Conversations

We often allow our predetermined beliefs to guide how we relate to other people. Look no further than politicians who speak about each other or… Read More

Children and Trauma: Strategies for Supporting

After a difficult situation, children need to know that the adults are back in charge, and are able to provide sanctuary from further trauma. Read More

Children Under Construction – Supporting Development

“In America, there is big problem of shootings in schools. The NRA want to arm the teachers. This is crazy! We should be arming the… Read More

Everyone Has More Than One Story

I’ll admit that I sometimes like to watch true crime documentaries or listen to podcasts. When I do, my mind often generates more questions than… Read More

Focus on Presence, Not Presents

As each holiday season approaches, I must admit, I get a little grumpier every year – I may even be approaching “Bah Humbug!” status. Now… Read More

Helping Those Who Self-Injure

Self-injury behaviour is a complex and often misunderstood act. When a person is cutting or burning their own flesh, picking and interfering with the healing… Read More

How to Make a Lasting Change

Do you have anything you would like to change? Is there something you do too much of? Or, is there something you do too little… Read More

Ideas for Inspiring Self-Care

Coping with the lightning-fast pace of modern society, the steady stream of bad news in the media, constant to-do lists that are never done, and… Read More

The “Elephant Sisterhood” – and The Importance of Asking for Help

“Well, it looks like I have a touch of the breast cancer.” These words fell from my friend’s mouth with a thud after she learned… Read More

The Benefits of Writing Down Thoughts and Feelings

I know I’m not the only one who has written a letter to someone who has hurt or betrayed me. During a turbulent, difficult time… Read More