Ready, Set, Grow

Looking for new strategies for relationships, life and career? You're in the right place. Annette Poechman proudly presents Ready, Set, Grow. Tools and techniques to help you understand, cope, and develop personal relationships, career planning and success in life. Subscribe today. Enjoy tomorrow!

Are You Feeling Tired? The Spring blahs…

It is Spring in Ontario and the weather has not exactly been picture-perfect, has it? Almost every day during the past few weeks, a client has come into the office and talked about how tired they are, and how awful the weather has been, how they’re not motivated and feeling down in the dumps or … Read more

How do I tell my parents that I am gay or lesbian?

You have known for a long time that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender – or maybe it is a revelation. In either case, telling the people in your life can be very challenging. Are you ready to talk about your sexual orientation? How do you know when you are ready? Who you are … Read more

How to Access Mental Health Services in Hamilton and Halton Regions

Do you have a family member who is in the hospital with a mental health problem?  Do you know someone who should be in the hospital?  Navigating the mental health system in Ontario is challenging at the best of times.  Resources are stretched thin and people slip through the cracks.  How do you know if … Read more

Stress, Guilt and Caring for Elderly Parents

Do you have an elderly parent that looks to you for assistance with tasks that years or even months ago they could do independently?  Have you had to navigate the healthcare system on their behalf?  Are you learning all about retirement residences, nursing homes and long term care facilities – and what the differences are?  … Read more

What Is EMDR Certification and What Does It Mean?

As of December 2018, I am now Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy. What does that mean about me and what does it mean for you? Certified EMDR Therapist in Hamilton In order to become certified I have had 20 extra hours of supervision on top of basic EMDR Training.  I have … Read more