In the world of Psychology, Mindfulness practice has grown into a recognized treatment for a variety of mental health issues and struggles. Dr's Lynn Monterio and Frank Musten are co-founders of the Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic in Ottawa, Ontario they describe...
Staying in an unhealthy relationship may be out of sense of duty or obligation or maybe because you took a vow, you are married and it is until death do you part. Maybe you stay in an unhealthy relationship because you don’t view the interactions, the communication in...
Clients unless they are mandated to attend therapy can quit at any point. If you are in therapy and thinking about quitting, here is what you need to know. Do not to quit abruptly. Honour your therapy experience by talking openly and honestly with your therapist about...
The teenage years are tumultuous at best; it is an in between period, no longer a child and not yet an adult. I talk a lot about this with the teens and families I work with. It is important I think to introduce this idea for teens and their positive adult support;...
As a Child and Youth Care Practitioner working with children, youth and families for many years now I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this topic. I believe it is helpful to understand there is a process towards helping support children as they engage in...
I previously worked in a field that had me travelling. I had small children at home and being away from them for any period of time was not ideal for me. Day to day I was going through the motions of being present physically, because that was what was expected of me...
Brene Brown speaks about loving with your whole heart. Loving with wholeheartedly means you risk getting hurt and that you may feel uncomfortable. And it can mean trusting again may be difficult. There are a number of things to consider moving forward to avoid falling...