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As a member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, I am required to designate a colleague as the custodian of my client files. This means that if I were to pass or become medically unable to continue seeing clients as I…

Laughter

July 14, 2026

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When was the last time you laughed out loud? I don’t mean the lol kind of laugh that you text to a friend but the kind that makes your belly ache or your face hurt (in a good way). I experienced this a couple of…

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Why good people do bad things

April 7, 2026

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So, why do “good” people sometimes do “bad” things? Even though the words “good” and “bad” are ambiguous and vague, most of us would likely choose which character traits or behaviours fall under each column, regardless of cultural or religious beliefs. It is with this…

New Year, New You 2026

January 13, 2026

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Welcome 2026 and Happy New Year! Typically, when January 1st rolls around, people want to start the year off right. Adopting a new lifestyle that includes eating less carbs, drinking less alcohol and exercising more, are common resolutions. But what about your mental health? How’s…

Why worry is mostly a waste of time

September 9, 2025

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As some of you may know, I am an animal lover, and especially love cats. For 25 years, we had at least one, but for the most part, two cats as part of our family. There are so many wonderful reasons for having pets live…

The right time and place for couples to communicate

June 13, 2025

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In all my years of counselling couples, I’ve quietly (even without intention), analyzed some of the times and places couples argue most. Without doubt, the worst arguments happen when both or either are tired or hangry. That’s usually in the evening or after the kids…