Then We Work for Change – Dec 6, Part 2
The following is the second half of a talk I gave on Dec 6 at Royal Roads University as part of their ceremony to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence…
First We Mourn – Dec 6, Part 1
The following are some of the thoughts I shared on Dec 6 at Royal Roads University as part of their ceremony to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. …
Tri Relay Teams – 1/3 the Work, 3X the Fun!
Hey, wanna do the Triathlon of Compassion? If your response to that question is an incredulous, “You want me to swim, bike AND run?!“ have we got a deal for you – join as…
In Defense of Anger
Anger is an emotion. It is not a behaviour and not the same as violence. Anger can be a life saving source of energy and provide vital information for survival. It can be a force for effecting positive change for individuals and societies.
Guided Audio Resources for Healing
Resources for Healing has free guided audio activities that represent fundamental skills for establishing emotional safety.
Why Call the Crisis and Information Line?
Often people are surprised when I tell them all of the things they can access our crisis and information line for so I’d like to clear up any misconceptions. The very first and most important message is: You don’t have to be in crisis to call…
Nightmares Be Gone!
Using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) is an effective and easy to do strategy that can reduce the frequency and severity of nightmares.
Oh…You Work There
I have encountered many reactions to my work and also heard from others in this field about their experiences. Let’s tune into a conversation in a social setting, when I am first meeting someone…
Doing More Resistance?
A reader from our previous blog post on resistance brought up the following question: “what if people want to do more resistance but can’t do it?” Here are the thoughts of one counsellor…
New Bike Rack!
Guest blogger, Barb’s Bike, shares exciting news about VSACs facilities.