There are ways you can get help if anger is damaging your life. Here To Help BC provides a good list of resources. Ask your physician or trained health professional about anger management courses and other helpful resources in your community.
Read MoreThe Government of Canada provides resources for anger management, including “Managing Angry Moments” course.
Read MoreThis 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 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 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.
Read MoreI just read a fantastic article on simple questions that help keep relationships fuzed together. All easy stuff that we may take for granted but may fall away from as daily tasks take precedence. See the full article.
Read MoreOne of the most heart-breaking things is a child in grief. Children don’t process emotions like adults do, but there are many ways you can help your child avoid long-term impacts. See this article for tips on what to do.
Read MoreJust read a new article on helping your kids persist at tasks they resist. Good reading for parents.
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