Did you know that Otters never forget to hold hands when they fall asleep in the water? They are afraid of losing their family members or their mate. You see, the current of the water in the sea would naturally cause them to drift, and...
Although many would agree that taking care of yourself and even loving yourself is necessary for you to be able to love other people, yet many ask the question, “but how do I do that”. Loving yourself is not the same as selfishness, rather it...
I am…. Kind, compassionate, fun, organized, energetic, creative…. I am… A loser, ugly, a failure, depressed, worthless, a burden, I am… A girl, a boy, a mother, a father, sister, brother…. I sometimes ask my clients to finish this statement, “I am…”. The answers above are some of the answers I...
As I was running outside last week, I was admiring all of the beautiful houses and yards to my right and the amazing view of the river valley against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. At one point I came across a yard that was...
In an effort to become more organized, I started watching “Tidying Up”. If you are familiar with this reality show, you know that people whose homes are cluttered and messy welcome organizing expert Marie Kondo into their home with mixed emotions. On one hand, they...
Every year it’s the same pattern. As soon as January rolls in, people are talking and posting all over social media how much they are looking forward to a new year. Along with the anticipation of a new year comes a host of New Year’s...
As a sports parent I am too familiar with stories of parents behaving badly in the sports arena. If you’re a sports parent, you might feel the same way. As much as it saddens me to admit, I too have been that parent at times,...
“Tiny humans need connection, not perfection” This is a quote that a friend of mine shared on facebook and I could not agree more. Parenting is about relationship and connection. It brings to mind an experience I had with my son a few years ago. Our son...
I remember when GPS navigation first came out and my husband and I were travelling in another city. I usually have a good sense of direction and rely on landmarks to mark my routes. However, I stopped paying attention the minute we turned on the...
I have been married for 18 years now and at the beginning of my marriage, I was a conflict avoider. I was young and I thought that a conflict-free marriage was a successful one. I could not have been more wrong. As a marriage counsellor,...