by Jeff Packer | Dec 28, 2021 | Conflict, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Separation & Divorce
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 separating “I might as...
by Jeff Packer | Dec 9, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Family, Self-Care, Stress
Here are 40 ideas that may help in the reduction of stress. Remember, we are complex human beings; some activities may work for you and not others. For example, some people may find lists helpful, while others may not. The important part is testing out different...
by Jeff Packer | Dec 6, 2021 | Blended Family, Children & Adolescence, Family, Parenting
Most of us take parenting skills for granted – that we will somehow instinctively “know” what, when and how to parent. We are gifted with the sage advice of “elders” and (at times) conflicting words of wisdom from friends who claim to have “been there and done that.”...
by Jeff Packer | Nov 29, 2021 | Change, Family, Friendship
As we get older, the order of things and the rules we live by become far more complicated, and we can be reasonably confident that others live by similar rules. When we drive in traffic, we can accomplish this task only because we are sure that others driving on the...
by Jeff Packer | Mar 17, 2020 | Death and Loss, Depression, Family, Friendship, Love & Relationships, Stress
JEFF PACKER MSW & ASSOCIATES INC. UPDATED COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT Your mental and relational health remains our priority at this time of continued COVID-19 regulations for physical isolation. We remain open, providing services online via video-conferencing,...
by Nicole Bolotenko | Jan 14, 2019 | Change, Conflict, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health
The other day I was waiting in line and a couple behind me were talking about the tons of errands, responsibilities and chores they had to get done. “We have to get the groceries done, but then we gotta make dinner and take Joey to hockey.” “But I have to finish up...
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