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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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Know your bully

September 13, 2023

If 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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Resolving Conflict at Work

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8 Steps for Conflict Resolution at Work

Workplace conflict can be resolved by addressing the issue immediately, setting clear expectations, applying active listening skills, using neutral terms and open body language and respecting personal differences. This guide from Indeed may be helpful in planning your strategy.

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Using Tenacity to Be Successful

This 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.

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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.

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Mindfulness with Jon Kabat Zinn

If you are struggling with any behaviour or thoughts you don’t want to have, trying Mindfulness meditation may help you alleviate some of your stress. I am including two links in this post for teachings by Jon Kabat Zinn. The first link is an introduction to mindfulness for beginners. It is one hour long and […]

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New online mental health platform

March 30, 2022

Nova Scotia Health has now opened up its online mental health platform to anyone in the province over 16 years of age. Here is an article on the service. Feel welcome to use this free service to reach out and get help. The service is called Togetherall and can be accessed directly from this link.

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How can I help with your career?

I have offered career counselling as a specialty for years, and many clients have benefitted from the process. To give you an idea of what to expect, this article explains the process fairly well. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any specific questions about your own needs. I will also repeat […]

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Are you LinkedIn?

If you are searching for a job, LinkedIn provides way more than just a way for upper-level management to connect with other professionals. LinkedIn offers some of the best online courses for training on common office tools, web and graphic design, administrative apps, and then ALSO training on how to get a job. It is […]