Transitions: Helping Your Child Through Change

Transitions: Helping Your Child Through Change

Lately, I have had several clients who have moved from other cities and who are feeling angry about having to move, having a difficult time settling into school, and are struggling to make new friends. How does your child adapt to change? Have you recently moved? Has...
Kindness

Kindness

I am so proud to be an Albertan. The natural disaster in southern Alberta has brought out the strength, kindness and compassion in so many people. One of my dear friends, Debi Stephenson, spear headed a request for grad dresses and the response has been overwhelming....
Calgary Flood

Calgary Flood

These past few days have been very emotional due to the flooding in southern Alberta. I was born and raised here in Calgary and I have never experienced anything like this. I am very grateful that my family is safe and that our home was not affected by the flooding....
Listen With Your Heart

Listen With Your Heart

After my daughter, Sabrina’s death, one of the things I found most difficult was people’s comments to me. I know that my friends and family had my best interest at heart. They would try to make me feel better, yet often, it made things worse. Comments like “you can...
How well do you listen to your child?

How well do you listen to your child?

I love summertime. I love that my schedule is more relaxed. I love that I don’t have to wear socks. I love being able to sit on my deck in the early morning and enjoy my coffee. This morning as I sat on my deck, I listened. I listened to the birds singing. I listened...