Can people really change?
“Welcome or not, change is unavoidable. Life itself is change.” – James O. Prochaska Can a person change? A leopard never changes its spots… it has been so painful so horri
How to make sense of Mindfulness in Practice
We hear the word ‘mindfulness’ a lot. Mindfulness is invisible and intangible so how do we make sense of it and make it relevant to our daily life? Is your mind elsewhere? By a
The real goal of parenting
What is your goal for parenting? Is it: Survival – keep things on an even keel day to day Independence – teach children to be self-sufficient Competence – teach children to b
The Drama Triangle
In my counselling practice, the Drama Triangle has provided many people with insight into their actions or responses to life situations. The Drama Triangle, created by psychotherap
Seven ways I became more mindful at home
In my past, I have been known to be anything but calm. I had mastered the art of doing and achieving at least three things at once – something that society views as acceptable
Four reasons why you should feel your emotions
From the time that we are children, many of us are told things such as, ‘don’t cry, and ‘there’s nothing to be sad about.’ As a culture we are often taught that we shoul
Inviting Stillness
To get a head start on any therapy, I like to introduce meditation and mindfulness as there is nothing more positive and powerful than feeling safe and calm before considering the
Awareness
While we are consumed with the past or the future we can never truly experience the benefits that NOW holds. Through meditation, we can become a calmer version of ourselves so that
Mindful Living
Meditation invites stillness, which enables mindfulness. It requires practice just as learning to play an instrument requires practice. A little bit each day adds up to a productiv
Stories that teach
Through our stories, we can see myriad examples of emotion and courage. We meet the real heroes of our society; the people who face their demons and front up even when everything i
