Category Archives: Ottawa-Gatineau

5 Signs You Need A Big Change In Life

May 30, 2016 at 12:18 pm , by Richard Haney, Ph.D

Life can present us with challenges we are not prepared for. Sometimes we change along with the problem and find a solution. Other times we stay the course, navigating through life and using our hard-earned understanding to continue to grow and expand as individuals. It is not uncommon to find yourself lost as to what Continue Reading

How To Feel Better In Your Own Skin

May 16, 2016 at 12:09 pm , by Richard Haney, Ph.D

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Modern marketing culture is designed to make you feel less than whole without some amazing product that will “fix” you. This breeds a generally materialistic approach towards life that is neither fulfilling nor capable of being perpetuated for long. Across Canada, individuals are struggling at all ages with self-esteem and self-confidence. Feeling comfortable in your Continue Reading

Helping Your Kids Cope With School Stress

May 18, 2015 at 3:00 pm , by Richard Haney, Ph.D

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helping your kids cope with school stress

Students of all ages can be struck with school stress: a child in second grade who feels pressure to keep up with their peers, a high schooler who needs straight As to get into university, or a university student overwhelmed with work for their senior thesis. Share these tips from Ottawa Counselling Services with your kids so they can better cope with school stress:

Debunking Myths about Grief and Loss

April 23, 2015 at 3:34 pm , by Richard Haney, Ph.D

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Coping with loss is never easy, but you can learn to acknowledge grief and emotional pain as a necessary counterbalance to the joy of life.

Why You Should Choose Family Mediation

April 9, 2015 at 4:54 pm , by Richard Haney, Ph.D

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If you want to avoid these issues and work together to find a resolution, it is a good idea to consider working with a family mediator. Here are some reasons why: