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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…

The Queen was human, after all...

September 13, 2022

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On the afternoon of Thursday September 8th, I concluded a virtual session with a client and left my office space. My daughter asked, “did you hear the news?” “What news?” I responded. “The Queen died,” she said. To my surprise, tears immediately sprung to my…

How to Live Through Loss

February 13, 2021

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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lauren Barrett about how to live through loss. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The different kinds of loss that we are likely to experience in our lifetime How unexpected or sudden loss differs from…

How to help fathers (and mothers) who are fatherless on Fathers Day

June 11, 2017

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Sara writes tips about helping someone on Father’s Day whose father has died.

When the Talking gets Tough: How to navigate awkward conversations with your kids

January 19, 2013

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How to navigate the awkwardness of discussing everything from sex and drugs to rocky relationships. Ever been caught off guard by your children approaching you with tough questions before you’re ready with answers? If so, you’re not alone. Instead of denying that they’re old enough,…