Anger has it's place, for sure, but it is important to also cultivate passion which is a motivator that produces more energy, rather than taking it away. In other words, what do you want to build? Can you model what you want to see in the world?
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How Social Norms, the Media & Gender can make Sobriety Difficult
We shame those "who can't handle their alcohol"and we shame those who don't drink when we want to. This is called a toxic culture.
16+ Things Counselling Can Help You With
People come to counseling for all kinds of reasons. There is no wrong reason to talk to a counsellor, here are some issues that counselling can be particularly helpful with.
8 Reasons to Re-evaluate a Friendship
When conflict is unresolvable, sometimes the relationship will end, but this does not always have to be true.
Friendship in Adulthood- Couples, Singles, School aged Families & Seniors
A recent study shows that loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! And it can occur at any time in life. Here are some ways to stay connected.
Porn & You
Our society has a tendency to continue to perpetuate fear and shame around sexuality, in ourselves and towards others. This shame results in lack of information which causes real harm to ourselves and others, and a difficulty identifying when something is causing real problems and when it is not. Fear will not help us with this. We need to examine our own beliefs about sexuality and porn, look at the information about sexuality and porn, and make decisions based on this.
How Everyone can make Divorces Better for Everyone
While there are many things that you can do to improve a relationship that you want to keep, for some, even when both parties have done all they know to do to save it, a decision may be made to end the relationship. What happens next can dramatically impact the level of upheaval to follow.
Digging Deeper
I love the reminder to dig deeper into what I'm already committed to, and even delay starting new things or purchasing things before looking at what is already there.
How Novels Can Help you Grieve
There is a way through. Grief can be approached gently, from the side. It doesn't have to be challenged head on.
What do You Really Need? – A 6 Step Complete Self-Care Assessment Guide
When you feel the need to withdraw, when you feel pain, restlessness, irritation, sadness or discomfort consider what it is that you actually need to care for.
It's Not Just You 