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Hope From Separation and Divorce?
A Formidable Weapon Against Adversity... Hope I wouldn’t recommend a divorce as a pathway for personal growth, but this is exactly what happened to me. I was married for almost 10 years, and was abruptly separated after my wife decided to leave the...
No More Grounding Teens Please
While taking stuff away and grounding children from going out may be common and an easy approach (possibly one our parents used) it is really a "last resort" discipline strategy. When we think of adjusting our children's thinking to improve...
HALT Poor Decision Making
“Have a Snickers” as a decision maker? There are often times when we make rash or quick decisions and when we look back on them we say, “Why did I do that?”or "Why did I eat that?" Sometimes its because we’re bored, other times its because we are...
Burnout – Do You Feel You’re Not Getting Anywhere?
How often do we feel frustrated and alone, like no matter what we try life doesn’t seem to get any better. We might change this or that behaviour, for at least a short while, only to end up back in the same situation. We can gradually or not so...
Growing Pains
Probably the single most challenging issue we face as humans, compared to other mammals, is the length of time it takes us to raise our young. Depending on the area of the globe you live in, this can range anywhere from sixteen to twenty...
First Responders Dealing with Trauma
In this video, we'll explore the various ways in which trauma affects first responders, from the immediate aftermath of a critical incident to the long-term repercussions that seep into every aspect of their lives. But there is hope as we shine a...