Aug 15, 2017 | Counselling
Invitations to pause and take a break are all around us. “Mom, will you play a game of Monopoly with me?” asked my 9-year-old son, Jesse. “Mom, will you come biking with me?” asked my 10-year-old son, Jackson. Even the dog wants to take a mini-play-break, bringing...
Jul 24, 2017 | Counselling
When I started teaching conflict resolution skills many years ago, I believed that simply using those skills would solve most problems. I was naïve. People kept coming to me and saying something like, “Eric, these skills are great, but what do you do about the person...
May 15, 2017 | Counselling
Trying to create a life where betrayal can never occur can cause us to withdraw, be too wary of taking risks, and insulate us from being truly alive. Betrayal can happen. Sometimes it is as simple as one person agreeing to be a certain kind of partner and later...
May 8, 2017 | Counselling
How Can Trust Be Repaired and Rebuilt? There are numerous areas of thought surrounding trust and rebuilding it. Let’s take a look at a few of them and you can decide what resonates with you. Unsurprisingly, studies have found that people with low self-esteem have...
Apr 20, 2017 | Counselling
A number of psychologists recently reported that, over the past 10 years, there has been an unprecedented rise in trust issues among couples who seek counseling. According to Joe Bavonese, of the Relationship Institute in Royal Oak, Michigan, part of this...
Mar 27, 2017 | Counselling
The deep sadness of grief can be one of the most gripping emotions we face as human beings. Losing a loved one, or friend, or pet, or a colleague, can leave us feeling devastated, heartbroken, confused and angry. Grief can also call forth the resilience and fortitude...
