Recently, I’ve been watching David Letterman’s interviews on Netflix. He has an auditorium filled with people waiting to see him interview a surprise guest. His guests have been Obama, George Clooney, and soon Malala. The crowd cheers with each guest. Now imagine what would have happened if he announced more controversial figures – a shooter […]
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Plot Twist! 39-Year Old Life Crisis
I recently told a friend that I was having a mid-life crisis. She said to me, well you’re only 39, so that’s not really mid-life.. maybe mid-life is 50? So, I’m not having a mid-life crisis, I’m having an almost mid-life crisis. But then, crisis seems like a heavy word. I guess it’s not really […]
Consciously Parenting A Child With Anxiety: Part 1
Consciously parenting a child with anxiety is both rewarding and tough. Our first reaction may be to get someone else to “fix” our child’s problem. This has been the first step in supporting children for a long time in the therapy world. As a parent it can feel overwhelming and intimidating to put the lens […]
Child & Youth Mental Health Resources in Hamilton and Burlington Areas
I recently attended a free workshop about depression & spirituality run by the LOST Organization in Hamilton – an inspiring new(ish) Non-Profit in Hamilton. LOST stands for Living Outside of Suffering and Trauma. They offer yoga, peer-group support, and creative time for people of any age, either with mental health issues or those supporting others […]
Me? Angry? 10 Songs For Your Angry Moments
This past weekend I went to the Phoenix in Toronto to see two cover bands play: the U2 cover band Elevation, and the Oasis cover band Supersonic. The crowd was singing their heart out to the Oasis song – Don’t look back in Anger. I think this is a funny song to be sung by […]
Anatomy Of Energy Healing (Energy Healing 101)
Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Quantum Healing, Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology, and Brennan Healing are some of the many types of energy healing that are available to people who are interested in looking beyond the physical body. Over the years I’ve seen many similarities and many differences between them all. If energy healing is a new world for […]
