Ahhh…. Relationships.  The essence of human existence.  Without human connection, what else do we have?  Let’s face it, building meaningful relationships takes hard work.  They take patience, time, consistency, involve trust, effective communication…however, it’s not always that easy.  It requires us to show up being present, actively listening to the other person and genuinely appreciating […]

This week, I was reminded—again—that progress isn’t always linear. As a counsellor, I say that often to clients. I believe it. But living it? That’s a different story. I have two young adults and one teenager, each navigating their own unique ups and downs. Some days they’re thriving, full of insight and independence; other days, […]

Wow!  What a way to make a first impression. First day of practicum and I show up without my computer – just me and a water bottle. What was I thinking?  Was I even thinking that morning as I was getting ready to start my first day? I know I was feeling overwhelmed, nervous and […]