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Toxify vs Purify
This afternoon at my peer consultation group we discussed we need to be mindful that, because the human body comprises of 60 - 70% water molecules, we have the power to toxify or purify ourselves. [...]
Right Brain, Left Brain
Check out this amazing and touching Ted Talk by neuroanatomist Joan Bolt Taylor who experienced a blood vessel explosion in her left brain. This talk is entitled "A Stroke of Insight" - it also reinforces [...]
Affairs and Attachment Styles
Some couples come into therapy to heal from affairs/infidelity. The process of therapy can shed light into the "root" of the "problem," as affairs are often a symptom of a more deeply-rooted issue. While one [...]
Emotions need to be “digested” too
Just as we "digest" food in our bodies, for good health we also need to "digest" our emotions and feelings. Some of us may have the tendency to sweep feelings under the carpet, or to [...]
Immigration and Adaptation
This week I presented an "Adaptation to Canada" talk at the "Welcome to Canada" series organized through the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society. When we relocate to a new country or city, many stress factors [...]
Are you overscheduled?
Our modern society seems to thrive on activity, accomplishments, "being on the go." The costs include the following: running on adrenaline, running on empty, lack of rest and restoration, and being out of balance. Check [...]