Breakdown in communication is the root of so many failed relationships or friendships. Despite there being probably millions of different self-help books on this subject, many of the people I work with need an immediate and practical solution to this problem. De-escalation of the issue is the primary need and…

And how to survive hostility in an increasingly socially connected world A close friend of mine is going through a very public attack in a small community. I can’t get into the gory details to protect his privacy, but I can tell you for sure that he doesn’t deserve this…

You consume me once again and I hate you for it. As we become more acquainted I realize that your grasp on me is strong. When I am under your spell I obsess. I become fixated on trying to control the things I have no power over. I obsess about…

Once again, my words have stung. They have pulled back the sheets to expose the rotting flesh of disease underneath. Illness of thought that runs rampant in our culture of social etiquette. As children we are taught to mind our words. Our mothers hiding our truth through gently excusing our…

Yesterday, I found out that I did not have to work today, in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. I felt guilty because it didn’t make sense to me that I get to relax in honour of the sacrifice of Indigenous children. Shouldn’t we be working harder? My…

Here’s what happened — Pills, Pills, Pills. Endless alternate realities tease the tips of our fingers, as they lay within arms reach. This fascination is not my own. Billions of dollars are invested globally, in the amazing race to manufacture the perfect human experience. Too sad? Take this one. Too hyper? This blue pill…

To The Stranger Paying for my Therapist Dearest Angel in my life, I am so grateful to share with you the leaps and bounds I have experienced as of late. I must admit, the road was not perfect and there was a few weeks just prior to my breakthrough, that…

From a professional viewpoint — “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it” — — Rumi (1207–1274) I work with clients every day who are in a position where they have to make life changing choices. My clients have experienced abuse at the hands of someone they trusted. …

Never underplay the seriousness of these combined factors — *If you or someone you know is at risk of harm, please reach out to your local abuse hotline. You can reach out anonymously and get connected to resources and a professional team that can help with safety planning. For the last 5 years consecutively, the rates of Domestic Partner Violence have increased. Social stressors most certainly play a role in this, and women…