Many of you out there are introverts. This means you are happy to snuggle up and read this blog post to recharge your batteries. Introverts need time to process their thoughts and feelings, they live in their heads, are often creative, and value deep connection. Many people struggle with isolation. This can be easy to […]
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When doing my Master’s level practicum I tried to run a group about procrastination. It was amusing to me at the time that what ended up happening was nobody came! Some had registered for the course but then said they forgot about it, or would get around to it another time. This event gave me
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I specialize in working with people who have Addiction. These are people who are interested in learning more about themselves and engaging in a process of recovery. This health and wellness journey takes many twists and turns along the way. One place that it typically moves into is a focus on relationships. You may have
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In my last post I talked about spirituality as a topic that man healthcare providers are uncomfortable asking their patients or clients about. This week I would like to talk about another area that healthcare providers are consistently neglecting: Sex. As a psychologist, I find that sex is a topic well worth asking clients about
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In my experience as a psychologist, I hear people often hesitant to share about their spirituality and many acknowledging they have never been asked about it, nor discussed it, with their healthcare practitioners before. I wonder what is behind this? How come many healthcare practitioners are reluctant to discuss spirituality? I honestly don’t have clear
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I hear clients often happily declaring that they have ‘set their boundary’ by telling somebody else what they need. For example, telling a friend to be on time because it’s upsetting when they’re late; telling a spouse not to yell when they’re angry; or telling a parent that their house is too triggering so they
Boundaries: An inside job by Paige Abbott, Registered Psychologist Read More »
Many people look at Addiction as an issue with drugs or alcohol. If you are a daily drinker, need to use upon waking to get your day going, or have been fired, divorced, or bankrupt because of substance use then you clearly have Addiction, right? Some people are willing to expand their understanding of Addiction
The Vulnerability of More Read More »
Holistic counselling takes into account all aspects of the person. Learning about medical history and physical health/care; psychological history and health/care; relationships; spirituality; and cultural background are integral to learning what is going well and what can be improved. Many people come to counselling looking for a remedy to a particular symptom(s) they are experiencing,
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