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Values

April 16, 2024

Ever 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 […]

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Custom solutions for all

Just 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 […]

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Gratitude

April 3, 2024

No amount of regret changes the past.No amount of anxiety changes the future.But any amount of gratitude changes the present.

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Take time away

March 18, 2024

Social media is a great tool to keep in touch with people, but can also, ironically, isolate people. Providing false images of people’s seemingly perfect lives can cause mental health problems such as depression, and insecurity. Always remember to take time for yourself, and if possible, go outside for a walk, or spend some time […]

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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

I 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, […]

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Help for improving your life

September 2, 2023

I have many clients that struggle with improving specific aspects of their life and we typically sit down and discuss plans to work on those areas. However, there are many things people can do to help improve their overall life with improvements in basic habits. I found an article in Psychology Today that helps to […]

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Lessons for Self-Improvement

July 26, 2023

I found this article on Medium that you may find helpful if you want to make some self-improvements. You need to have an account to read the full story, but you can sign up for free with a basic account.

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Your expectations may be the enemy

January 28, 2023

I just found a new article on expectations, and how we can create problems for ourselves by expecting things from others, especially if we expect them to behave as we behave. Realising that your expectations may be making you unhappy could be a key to changing the way you think, and then how you feel.

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Mindfulness at LinkedIn Learning

There is a course to help you learn about Mindfulness Meditation in LinkedIn Learning that you can take for free if you have a Halifax Public Library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up for one online. Once you have your card number, you can sign in and go to […]

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Resources @ local libraries

May 25, 2022

There are several audiobooks you can get from your local library. You can apply for a Halifax Public Library card online without visiting a branch, and you can immediately start reading, watching, and learning from their catalogue.