Work is a place of resource for many people. It gives us a sense of purpose, much needed structure, brain stimulation, contact with others, and income for our needs and wants. Work can also be stressful. That’s ok too. Our systems can handle temporary stress, whether it is meeting a deadline or giving a scary … Read more
Are you and your partner feeling more like roommates than romantic partners these days? Are you going through the motions of playing house but not feeling very physically or even emotionally connected? It can be confusing and even frustrating for couples when they experience this kind of disconnect in their relationship. Especially when they can … Read more
Do you work in the social services, teaching or health fields? Are you sometimes triggered by your student/patient/client? In the field of counselling it is well recognized that from time to time counsellors will be triggered by a client. Often it is because the client reminds them of someone in the counsellor’s personal life or … Read more
Does it feel like every time you start a conversation with your partner you end up fighting? Does it seem like they hear the opposite of what you are trying to get across? This happens in relationships. It’s normal. For various reasons, the longer we are with a partner the more we end up working … Read more
How’s parenting going for you these days? If you’re finding it easy that’s great. Some people find parenting comes easily to them. Others find it pretty challenging. Especially this day in age with anxiety in our kids reaching maximum levels. How do you manage your child or teen’s anxiety? Are you able to be present and not … Read more
Everyone finds relationships challenging at times. You’re not alone! But there are different ways these challenges present and also different degrees of challenge. Are you someone who feels ok when not in a relationship but as soon as you’re in it your overthinking starts up? (1) Is your overthinking more on the anxious side? For … Read more
In my practice I see individuals and couples and I also provide consultation and clinical supervision to other counsellors. This blog post is for counsellors.
If you are a counsellor or student counsellor in British Columbia you are likely aware that BC Government has recently announced its intent to regulate psychotherapy under the Health Professions Act beginning November 2027.
I remember 10 years ago training in Internal Family Systems and using it for myself and for my clients. It wasn’t a technique that was on many people’s radar. But I found it very helpful personally as well as professionally. It was great to have a positive silver lining for all the parts of us that … Read more
Did you know that many people are helped by seeing a Counsellor while going through developmental changes? In our lifetime we experience many developmental periods such as: Transitioning to Adulthood. Moving in with a Partner. Starting a Career. Becoming New Parents. Empty Nesting. Caring for Aging Parents. Transitioning to Peri-menopause and Menopause. Transitioning to Retirement. … Read more
Grieving is hard any time of the year but during the holidays it’s particularly hard. Whether you have lost family or friends to death or have parted ways with family that were not healthy for you just know that it makes sense to be having a harder time during this season. While looking at lights … Read more