Lately, I often hear words like self-compassion and resilience come up in conversation. The simplest way I see self-compassion and resilience is in this sketch by Phil Baldwin. It is this bigger, stronger, kinder, and wiser part of me taking care of my smaller younger...
Recently, I became aware of a phenomenon that I have experienced many times in my life, although I have never really understood the significance until now. Over the years, even in childhood, I realized that there was always a sadness and stress when I...
I'm extremely aware that there are many different factors that contribute to heartbreak. In most cases, this profound experience has to do with loss, and this loss is significant, deep and life changing. Consider the loss of connection to a close friend who moves away,...
I've come to think that loneliness is quite possibly one of the most powerful feelings that we humans can experience. This feeling does not need to be labeled as right or wrong, good or bad, but rather it is something innately possible that exists within...
Video interviews give a more accurate picture of who the counsellors are and whether they are a fit for you. This one is of Robin Huppmann, founder of CORE Counselling....
Stress Stress is an inevitable part of our day-to-day life. For some of us, the daily routine starts at 5am. Between work, children, appointments, and ideal workouts at the gym, it's common for a regular day to extend past 7pm. Beyond this, let's not forget the...
For the purpose of defining problematic sexual behaviours, I want to suggest that we utilize the term sexual dependence rather then sexual addiction. Since sexuality is often innate to us humans, I want to concerned as some some may see their sexuality as bad by...
Is sexuality of evolving? The short answer is “yes”. The internet has fostered the dissemination of information with incredible speed. Sexual topics, issues, and concerns are introduced, discussed, and experienced. Groups, communities, and support groups are formed as people with similar interest come together. For...
We all experience anxiety at one time or another. Anxiety is a natural, normal human emotion. For instance, anxiety can occur when we experience life-transitions, are anticipating change, or are faced with uncertainty. In such situations, our physical bodies strive to adjust to the circumstances. Our...
[Preface: As I write about sexual addition, I would like to begin by saying that sexuality is innate to humanity. Sexuality is subjectively experienced and is expressed differently by every person. It is also important to acknowledge that an understanding of sexuality depends on an...