First off, I'd like to apologize for the title. It conveys that summer is over - which it most definitely IS NOT. As a resident of Alberta, Canada, I know now not to wish summers away. These long, warm days are the gift we receive for weathering a sometimes unforgiving and bitter … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons NOT to go to couples counselling
We're just in a rough patch - we'll get out of it soon. Couples counselling is expensive! We don't have the extra money. I don't want to talk to a stranger about our relationship. What if our friends and family found out? Couples counselling is for couples who are … [Read more...]
The art of the apology (and faux-pology)
Back when I was living in the States, I had the privilege of working as a middle school counsellor in Antioch, California. I was thrilled upon starting the job to learn that one of my duties included working with the “Conflict Managers”. The Conflict Managers were a … [Read more...]