This story by Melissa J. Perry at George Mason University explores how loneliness can lead people to reach out to AI companions. The importance is to keep real human connections so they don’t get lost completely. See full story
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 MoreIn my counselling practice, I have many 2SLGBTQ+ clients, and I realise that many of us struggle to keep up with what all the terms mean, and how to communicate with people in the community. I found a Government of Canada webpage that gives basic summaries on What is 2SLGBTQI+?, and a reference What does
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.
Read MoreThis is another article on Medium that I think may help you keep on track with your goals. As before, you will need an account with Medium to read the whole story, but you can sign up for a free account.
Read MoreI work with many adult clients who are on the spectrum for autism. There are different approaches for adults than children, and this article highlights some of the issues, and provides some solutions.
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