A new client arrived at our office this week and shared some very kind words about our space. She caught me off guard when she added, “you even have a view of the pond from the washrooms!”We do? The washrooms in our building are one of my least favourite ‘features’ and I often feel apologetic…
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ABC’s of Connection: Actions & Emotions to see you through the preteen shift
“Connection is the energy that is created between two people when they feel seen, heard and valued – when they can give and receive without judgement.” Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW Likely the last thing you actually want to do is connect with your moody, frosty, distant, disrespectful & unpredictable preteen or new teen in your…
3 Strategies to start your child’s school days off to a great start
” to send them off feeling loved” This is the intention I have set for this fall … and only a few weeks into our new school routines, this hasn’t always been easy. Preparing our young children for daycare, elementary school, after-school programs & sports teams can be a daunting task for parents, busy parents….
Becoming attached to Attachment Theory
When I first laid eyes on Attachment Theory I fell passionately in love- borderline enmeshed- with the history, science, and relevance of its vast conjectures. I immersed myself into any and all material I could get my hands on. Any knowledge I came across left me thirsty for more . Just as a seed grows…