As I walked home from my son’s school this morning, after secretly following him and his friend there to ensure they made it safely, I thought to myself, “I’ll tell you what’s not a great career choice for an anxious mom – federal corrections”. Hearing sensational crime stories in the news is one thing, but sitting down face-to-face with the people responsible for the crime is another. You’re no longer afforded the privilege of keeping those involved at arm’s length when you

As a new therapist, you’re often told to “niche down”, to specialize in a certain type of client. Some say the more specific the niche,...

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Today, my manager at work informed me that I had made a mistake, and asked to schedule a meeting to review my error. I have perfectionist...

Yoga has been close to my heart since I moved to Vancouver at the age of 17 and my sister-in-law introduced me to the Semperviva studio...

Competence in discussing and understanding experiences of racism and micro-aggressions is an essential skill for all counsellors. This...

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