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Genuine Friendship
I just had two lovely conversations with treasured long-term friends. (I won't call them "old friends" because that might imply that we are aging). First of all, I was pleased...
Genuine Friendship
I just had two lovely conversations with treasured long-term friends. (I won't call them "old friends" because that might imply that we are aging). First of all, I was pleased...
Why Wait Until It's Too Late?
It seems that almost every week I have an individual on my therapy couch who is upset over a lost relationship. There are usually tears and statements such as "I...
Why Wait Until It's Too Late?
It seems that almost every week I have an individual on my therapy couch who is upset over a lost relationship. There are usually tears and statements such as "I...
Don't You Trust Me?
Past behaviour is one of the best predictors of future behaviour. We are all creatures of habit who tend to do the same things over and over again. So, if...
Don't You Trust Me?
Past behaviour is one of the best predictors of future behaviour. We are all creatures of habit who tend to do the same things over and over again. So, if...
Relationship Problems and Learning To Let Go
So many times I hear about individuals who were hurt by a lover yet they don't want to let go of the relationship. They hold onto the hope that things...
Relationship Problems and Learning To Let Go
So many times I hear about individuals who were hurt by a lover yet they don't want to let go of the relationship. They hold onto the hope that things...
10 Reasons Why I Love Mediation
This week I will be President of the Alberta Family Mediation Society at the annual Conference in Edmonton. Even though there is a great deal of responsibility attached to this...
10 Reasons Why I Love Mediation
This week I will be President of the Alberta Family Mediation Society at the annual Conference in Edmonton. Even though there is a great deal of responsibility attached to this...
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not!
I'm quite fascinated by the way that my grandchildren frequently adjust their statuses on Facebook from "In a Relationship" to "Single" and back again. It shows how quickly things can...
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not!
I'm quite fascinated by the way that my grandchildren frequently adjust their statuses on Facebook from "In a Relationship" to "Single" and back again. It shows how quickly things can...
Thoughts to Ponder When You Are Having Trouble!
So many times, clients struggle with basic concepts about life and relationships. They blame, confuse and repeat the same patterns over and over again when that really isn't necessary. Following...
Thoughts to Ponder When You Are Having Trouble!
So many times, clients struggle with basic concepts about life and relationships. They blame, confuse and repeat the same patterns over and over again when that really isn't necessary. Following...
How Do I Find a Good Man?
So many times I meet with women who are disappointed in their relationships. They state that things didn't turn out the way that they had expected. Here's my advice to...
How Do I Find a Good Man?
So many times I meet with women who are disappointed in their relationships. They state that things didn't turn out the way that they had expected. Here's my advice to...
How to Have a Fair Fight
So many times, I have couples who state that they have the same fights over and over and over again. Each of them gets off track because their emotions escalate...
How to Have a Fair Fight
So many times, I have couples who state that they have the same fights over and over and over again. Each of them gets off track because their emotions escalate...
10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Fight
So many times, a person says or does something that will escalate a situation. Following is a list of the "do nots" that will help you to enjoy more peace...
10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Fight
So many times, a person says or does something that will escalate a situation. Following is a list of the "do nots" that will help you to enjoy more peace...
Sharing Your Story
As a psychologist I have had interesting opportunities. This month I have been staying in northern Alberta doing crisis work. Firebag has a population of about 4,000 workers but none...
Sharing Your Story
As a psychologist I have had interesting opportunities. This month I have been staying in northern Alberta doing crisis work. Firebag has a population of about 4,000 workers but none...
Small Talk Topics to Try With His Parents
Communicating with others, especially those who you do not know very well, can be a bit of a "guessing game" at first. But there are a number of things that...
Small Talk Topics to Try With His Parents
Communicating with others, especially those who you do not know very well, can be a bit of a "guessing game" at first. But there are a number of things that...
One Word Can Change a Relationship
Many years ago I worked in a church in Saskatoon. A man from the Philippine's set up an affiliate congregation and I soon came to love the people. The only...
One Word Can Change a Relationship
Many years ago I worked in a church in Saskatoon. A man from the Philippine's set up an affiliate congregation and I soon came to love the people. The only...
How Do I Find a Good Woman?
Last evening a handsome young man asked me for some advice about women. He wanted to know how to build a good relationship and indicated that he has been with...
How Do I Find a Good Woman?
Last evening a handsome young man asked me for some advice about women. He wanted to know how to build a good relationship and indicated that he has been with...
Don't You Wish You Could Yell "Grow Up!" Someti...
Do you ever watch the behaviours of another people and then feel frustrated because they seem to be immature and irresponsible? I bet there are times that you would love...
Don't You Wish You Could Yell "Grow Up!" Someti...
Do you ever watch the behaviours of another people and then feel frustrated because they seem to be immature and irresponsible? I bet there are times that you would love...
Marriage - It's Supposed to Be Forever!
Statistics are horrible when it comes to the number of divorces we have in society. And the stats don't include people who break up after being in a common-law relationship....
Marriage - It's Supposed to Be Forever!
Statistics are horrible when it comes to the number of divorces we have in society. And the stats don't include people who break up after being in a common-law relationship....
Why Would Someone Be Looking For You?
I have been curious about recent internet and television ads that suggest you might like to know who is looking for you. Questions run through my mind. Why would anyone...
Why Would Someone Be Looking For You?
I have been curious about recent internet and television ads that suggest you might like to know who is looking for you. Questions run through my mind. Why would anyone...
Talking to Angry People
I frequently talk - or rather listen to - angry people. In my work as a psychologist I have so many individuals who come to me because of situations in...
Talking to Angry People
I frequently talk - or rather listen to - angry people. In my work as a psychologist I have so many individuals who come to me because of situations in...
Rules of the Court
On November 1, 2010 the Alberta Rules of the Court were changed so that now, before couples can appear before a judge, they must have gone through a process of...
Rules of the Court
On November 1, 2010 the Alberta Rules of the Court were changed so that now, before couples can appear before a judge, they must have gone through a process of...
Looking for Love
There's an old song that states, "Love's more wonderful the second time around". Well, don't be too sure about that. There are many who enter a relationship after a spouse's...
Looking for Love
There's an old song that states, "Love's more wonderful the second time around". Well, don't be too sure about that. There are many who enter a relationship after a spouse's...