Ready, Set, Grow

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Why Do People Try (Psycho)Therapy?

What do people hope to gain (or lose) when they seek out therapy? That’s a great question! Seeking psychotherapy and psychological counselling is a significant first step. The decision is usually based on wanting something different or better. It is hard work to look at yourself and your life, and only you can decide if … Read more

Speak Your Truth: Say All the Things!

Say all the things! What do I mean? Say all the things! When working with clients I use this phrase often, particularly when at a pivotal moment. When life is about to change in some way that is irrevocable and permanent. Be Your True Authentic Self There are times in one’s life when you need … Read more

Grief: What NOT to Say

I used to think that saying,“I’m so sorry for your loss” when someone died was the worst possible thing to say. It was like stating the obvious… as if I wouldn’t be standing in a line at a funeral home if I wasn’t sorry. Recently I have learned that some of the things said to … Read more

New Year’s Resolutions: Yes or No?

The end of 2021 is quickly approaching and the holiday season is almost upon us. It is often useful to reflect on the year past and the year ahead. For some, making a New Year’s resolution on December 31st is a tradition. For others, they do not bother as it is an experience which finds … Read more

Are You and Your Team Ready to Return to the Office?

Working in a Post-Pandemic World… As vaccination rates go up and the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight, there is more discussion about returning to the office. Many people are feeling anxious about this change, including those who have discovered a preference for working from home. Read on for ideas on how managers … Read more