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A Disturbance in the Order of Things…
As we age, the structures and guidelines that govern our lives become more intricate, and we start to rely on the assumption that others follow similar rules. Take driving, for example: we manage to navigate traffic only because we trust that other...
Separation and Divorce: Should I leave? We have kids, what do I do?
So many people make this decision far too quickly and with minimal or biased information. After working in the counselling field for over twenty years, I have grown increasingly “pro family.” We often hear the following two main thoughts about...
Making Great Deposits
How do you prioritize the minutes and hours that are being deposited into your personal "account" each day? Each moment is a choice—a chance to enrich your life and the lives of those around you. Think about how often we take time for granted,...
Get Along Now!
Hurtful arguing, fighting and conflict stresses children and parents, severely limiting effective functioning. This frequently unnecessary stressor can easily disturb sleeping, disrupt digestion and gastrointestinal systems and result in...
Hey, Remember Me? Your Significant Other!
"We have kids now! There’s no time for intimacy!" "NOT NOW! I’m too tired!" "You want to try what???" Do you remember when you first met your partner? Remember the passion, the flirting, the loving gestures, the quickies? Then two, three, five, ten...
It’s not all rainbows and butterflies!
Guess what... struggling is normal. For years, the Maid of the Mist fought against the current, carrying thousands of passengers into the mist of Niagara Falls, Ontario. The excitement, nervousness and uncertainty all part of the ride; all part of...