Going for the Goal(d)! “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the cat. I don’t much care where…” said Alice. Then it doesn’t matter which

Dealing with Depression Anyone who has suffered from depression knows how debilitating it can be. As many as 2 million people may be suffering from depression in Canada alone. Depression is more than just “feeling blue” occasionally, and consists of feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and

The Power of the Unconscious Mind Many people do not realize the power of their unconscious minds. Not surprising really since no one really teaches us how to use it! We get taught how to use our conscious minds through logical, linear teaching that we

Insomnia – Common Problem with a Natural Solution Gone to bed and having trouble actually going to sleep? Are thoughts rushing through your mind like a runaway train? Or have you gone to sleep and then suddenly woken up thinking of something you should have

Ghosts of Christmas Past Christmas can be a very strange time of year considering that it’s supposed to be a celebration. Many people can get quite emotional at Christmas in a negative kind of way. I work a lot with young people in their 20s

Are You at Cause or Effect of the World Around You? At one time or another we have probably all felt taken advantage of or hard done by. It’s an unpleasant feeling of disempowerment and helplessness, as though something has happened, or someone has said

  Logic and Emotions – Strange Bedfellows? Typically, in this society emotions take a back seat to our rational selves. We pride ourselves on reason and logic, and our ability to manage day-to-day problems using both of these latter characteristics. But some would argue, and

Getting What You Want out of Life Recently, a patient of mine got out of bed, prepared herself for work, and proceeded to step outside the door only to find that there were sheets of ice covering the driveway. She immediately thought, “This is going

Nurturing the Body-Mind Connection through Relaxation LIFE MASTERY ~ “The art of remaining flexible enough to adjust to a changing environment, while continuing to access positive resources” P. Vitale 1996 Would you be interested in gaining some mastery over your life by learning how to

Creating Healthy Goals By now, you may be feeling a little more stuffed than the turkey was, or perhaps you are just regretting how much you ate over the holiday. You aren’t the only one. For many people this is the time of New Year’s