Thought for today: March 10, 2015
“The Habit of Everything” – The reason I say this is because habit is pervasive and it keeps us from making mindful choices. It is about unconscious, automatic reactions to
Counselling Services in Vancouver Can Help Get You through the Bad Times
Although post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often diagnosed in people affected by war, trauma can be caused by other experiences such as domestic violence, child abuse, car accidents, and natural
Thought for today: March 7, 2015
There is so much more to who we are than our physical form. It’s sometimes difficult to remember that when our culture promotes so much attention on our outward appearance.
Thought for today: March 6, 2015
It’s a fact that we don’t recognize our Greatness enough. Instead, we are conditioned to think negatively of ourselves – see our faults, what we do wrong, why others couldn’t
India: My Return to the Source
Seeking Truth in the Land of Knowledge, Wisdom & Love There is something wonderfully compelling about India. Once you have experienced her colourful beauty and felt her spiritual vibration, you
Vancouver Counselling Can Help Couples Avoid Relationship Pitfalls
The high divorce rates in Vancouver nowadays bring the spotlight to the issues that often cause strain or lead to the failure of a marriage. Infidelity, dissatisfaction, communication problems, or
Take the First Step to Freedom: Addiction Counselling in Vancouver, BC
Despite the destructive consequences of an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and drugs, Vancouver has an addiction rate of 11%, which is higher than most Canadian cities. Most people initially start
Six Strategies for Emotional Sobriety over the Holidays
This time of year, with its seeming emphasis of “Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All” can nonetheless be a very challenging time for many. It can dredge up memories
Vancouver Couples Counselling Helps Embattled Spouses Work Things Out
More than 70,000 divorce cases are filed in Canada every year, a third of them involving first-time couples. Loss of intimacy is cited as a leading cause. Meanwhile, more than
Vancouver Counselling Experts Explain the Worst ‘Scars’ are Invisible
In her book Mistral’s Kiss, Laurell K. Hamilton writes: “There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” For the
Are you as smart as an 8 Year old?
Unexpected Surprises I love brain science. It fascinates me and I appreciate how much it helps us to understand why we do the things we do – both the things
What Africa Taught Me About Addiction & Trauma
This summer my husband Bob and I had the privilege of visiting Uganda & Kenya. While we certainly took the opportunity to go on a couple of safaris and honestly