Author: Verlyne
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Keep on Writing…
The past few years I have been focusing on a writing project. What started as an idea for a course has turned into a much bigger endeavour. I have been working on it for many years and continue to do so. It is a demanding yet fascinating project that could easily be pushed to the side when other…
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Writing in 2019
Dear Clients and Colleagues, As you might already be aware, I decided to create some time this year to finish some research and do some writing. I am taking the months of February through April to do so. I will return to conducting sessions and consultations again in May. I will open up my online…
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On January 30, 2019 – Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk Day for this year is on January 30. This is Bell’s initiative to raise awareness about mental health. All too often we deal with our life struggles on our own. When clients come to see me, they have usually contemplated a while before reaching out for help. In my work, I have found…
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On January 31, 2018 — Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk Day for this year is on January 31. This is Bell’s initiative to raise awareness about mental health. All too often we deal with our life struggles on our own. When clients come to see me, they have usually contemplated a while before reaching out for help. In my work, I have found…
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On January 25, 2017 – Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk Day for this year is on January 25. This is Bell’s initiative to raise awareness about mental health. All too often we deal with our life struggles on our own. When clients come to see me, they have usually contemplated a while before reaching out for help. In my work, I have found…
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Dealing with Nightmares
I have found some easy and direct strategies that parents can use to help their child work through recurring nightmares. This short video addresses some simple ways that parents can help their child work through a nightmare. The key is to help your child create a sense of empowerment towards the nightmare and not be…
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Talking to Kids: Dealing with Aggressive Behaviours
It is not always easy to deal with the strong emotions of a child, especially if they are emotions of anger. In my work with parents, I address specific ways that parents can address such emotions depending on the needs and developmental stage of their child. The way such emotions are manifested and addressed with…
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On January 27, 2016 – Let’s Talk Day
Let’s Talk Day for this year is on January 27. This is Bell’s initiative to raise awareness about mental health. All too often we deal with our life struggles on our own. When clients come to see me, they have usually contemplated a while before reaching out for help. In my work, I have found…
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Calgary Floods Counselling
On June 21, 2013 our city was hit by the biggest flood in its history. Some have been affected more than others but the impact of the flood will be imprinted on all of us for many years to come. I stepped out of my home the next day and was deeply touched by the…
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Living in the present
Living in the present is such a healing and lighter way of living your life. But what does it actually mean to live in the present? My clients sometimes ask: “does it mean that I cannot think about the past or the future?” Not at all. That is impossible. We live in a society where…