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Follow AlongHanging on to “Resentment” in our hearts does not serve us in any way.
Letting go of resentment is difficult because doing so invites us to mentally and emotionally deal with the source of our anger. When we stop blaming, we need to recognize that our need to hold someone or something responsible for our feelings has harmed us. We...
Understanding Relationship Patterns & our History
When we are children we have some core emotional needs. This includes being SAFE, LOVED and having BOUNDARIES. When a child feels safe they see the world as a safe place. There is some predictability. Adults are able to regulate their emotions. There isn’t any...
The Science of Parenting
'Having spent 30 yrs. as a counsellor working with parents of all backgrounds, what stands out for me is that parental frustrations is the result of parents held captive by the pre-programmed practices/neural pathways from their childhoods. Parents react to their...
Depression
Kelowna is a beautiful place to live but it is hard to appreciate the daily things in our lives when we are struggling with depression. Let's say that after years of working for a company you are laid off or get fired. You would feel sad, tired and emotionally...
Addiction
Though living in Kelowna has many opportunities to connect and enjoy outdoor activities it also has many people who are feeling distressed and disconnected. Being distressed and not coping with lifes challenges can lead to addiction. People are trying to soothe...
Anxiety
Busy in Kelowna? It is normal to feel anxious from time to time, especially if you live a stressful life. But what happens when it moves from regular anxiety to more intense troubling feelings. When anxiety is more chronic and persistent, we start to experience it as...