If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health challenges or substance abuse, seeking treatment and emotional support is crucial. The 1-2-3 rule helps. See full story
Read MoreI highly recommend this online Palouse Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. It is 100% free, created by a fully certified MBSR instructor, and is based on the program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. They have more than 8,000 graduates from 120 countries who have completed all the course requirements. See
Read MoreA new Stanford study reveals that AI therapy chatbots may not only lack effectiveness compared to human therapists but could also contribute to harmful stigma and dangerous responses. See full story
Read MoreHere is a publication from Dr. Simon Sherry of Dalhousie University about the many reasons you may be considering therapy. It may help you decide what is right for you.
Read MoreEver wonder if you have the right people in your life? Take a moment to learn what your values are, and find people to share them with. You don’t have to surround yourself with people whose life experiences are similar to yours. It sometimes helps to be with people who feel like a outsiders. Keep
Read MoreJust read an article on a new approach for dealing with autism in Therapist.com. Task driven steps. One professor had an autistic student who was always interrupting the class by talking loudly. He gave the student the task of looking up things he talked about while he lectured, which gave the student an additional function
Read MoreI have over the years, had some parents who struggle with an unruly child. It can be difficult to see what is the best approach. Is it something unstoppable, or is it something that can be fixed? If so, what path should you take? I found this publication recently on Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): Symptoms,
Read MoreFor my clients with adult autism, it is very difficult trying to navigate the system for help. I have been spending more time researching adult autism to try to help my clients. I stumbled across a good article on Medium. Does this feel like you?
Read MoreThis is a very helpful article with tips for your marriage. Really simple concepts, but sometimes can be forgotten in the routine. See full article.
Read MoreIf you are feeling unsafe at work, It is best to reach out. If you can’t reach out to your supervisor, you may have the opportunity to reach out to human resources, legal, or other authorities such as the Canada Safety Council for help.
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