For a long time trauma therapy has involved use of standard talk therapy to recount, relive, and work to heal traumatic events from one’s past. For many who have undergone …
The Red Book
One of the issues I find myself frequently confronted by in my interactions with clients is the difficulty in finding and accessing helping services. Many of my clients come to …
The Power of SandTray
In my attempt to connect with friends far and wide with the social medium of the day, facebook, I came across a fantastic video created by a colleague of mine …
Building The Sound Relationship House
Years ago I was introduced to a book written by John Gottman entitled “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.” It is memorable for me, mostly because it was one …
5 Love Languages
Written by author Gary Chapman, the 5 Love Languages is an excellent resource for couples who find themselves missing the mark with their partner. The book outlines five distinct “languages” …
Let’s Talk: Peak Performance
Have you ever tried to work towards a goal and find that for every few steps forward, you then take a step or two back? Or have you found stumbling …
Let’s Talk: Self-Care
Tomorrow I will be offering the first class in a series on self-care. Preparing for this class has offered me an opportunity to reflect on the value of this practice. …
Let’s Talk: Making Sense of Trauma
Today, as I write this article, the date is Monday December 17, 2012. Three days ago twenty children were murdered in yet another school shooting – perhaps the most disturbing …
Let’s Talk: The Winter Blues
It’s that time again…at least it is here in the Lower Mainland. That time of year when the clouds set in and don’t budge for months at a time. We …
Let’s Talk: Christmas
Today is December 13th. In the last few weeks I have received more phone calls than in the full month prior. Christmas time is a time of stress for many …