Is there something that you’ve gone through that still troubles you? That still haunts you? That broke you and made you feel like you’ll never be the same again? Most…
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You can hear it. It’s that voice in your head. You know what I’m talking about. The voice that is louder than the others, that tells you you’re always wrong,…
Much of what we know about pain comes from what happens in normal, problem-free recovery from injury or illness. In this situation, physical injury is causing the pain which is…
What can a person do to build a fulfilling, loving, and strong relationship? While the focus of this article is mainly on intimate relationships, the same concepts can be used…
Romantic relationships are incredibly rewarding and joyful and at the same time can be incredibly frustrating and painful. I’ve been married for 27 years and have felt both the joy…
If your partner said to you: “I’m worried that we’re spending too much – our credit card bill is out of control”, how would you respond? Would you say something…
We encourage children to have an imagination and are impressed when they dream about possibilities. We love it when we watch them playing and pretending they are someone or something…
If you polled a hundred happily-married people and asked them to describe what makes their marriage strong and successful, you would likely hear nearly as many answers. But something you…
What is self-esteem? One dictionary defines it as “a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself”. Many parents worry about their children’s self-esteem. I often hear them explain, “I…
In the beginning of relationships we communicate more openly, we tend to share our dreams and ideals for life. We are interested in what our partner thinks and feels and…
When I get up each morning to go to work, it is not the aggravating sound of the alarm clock that prompts me to get out of bed, nor is…
Living with chronic pain is difficult and stressful. Chronic pain is often aninvisible condition. Many people who suffer with chronic pain do not show it. They function at a high…
“They were in the kitchen together. She took out the leftover pie. She said “do you want to have some pie?” and he said “no thanks”. She suddenly felt upset…
The relationships we have can be one of the most important factors that influence life satisfaction. Long term, intimate relationships and marriage particularly fall into this category. And, while a…
Not all, but many of us dream of being mothers from a very early age. Of course we don’t know what that really means until we are mothers. When other…
According to the Canadian Psychological Association, 1 in 5 Canadian adults will experience a mood (depression) or anxiety disorder. Certainly, there are the situations when someone is diagnosed with an…
Psychoeducational assessment is a term with which many parents are familiar once their children have entered the education system. Some parents may have even advocated for their child to receive…