I was recently listening to some early 2000s Alternative music (aka modern classical music) and Simple Plan’s “Perfect” came on, which is a song to a dad with the main lyrics being: “I’m sorry, I can’t be perfect.” I wonder how the band is now that they’re older and likely have kids of their own. … [Read more...]
Pets, Death, & the Lessons We Learn
If you asked me last week if I’d be upset when my cat passed away, I would’ve said I’d been fine; it’s just a cat. I grew up with cats, which has helped me learn to limit how attached I let myself get to them because I know they don’t last… or so I thought. I’m also quick to say I have cats … [Read more...]
A Therapist’s View of a Pastor’s Affair
It was recently revealed that the pastor of the biggest church to exist in Ontario had an affair over ten years ago. This situation becomes a good opportunity to show how I, as a therapist, like to reflect on situations. You will notice I like to consider patterns I see to help those involved feel … [Read more...]
The Disaster Wedding (& Tips to Heal)
My big story of the summer is one I wish didn’t happen, but it’s too late to change now, so let’s use it for something good like learning how to be better in the future – look at me trying to be healthy. Earlier in August I did a wedding for a couple I can confidently say is headed to divorce (is … [Read more...]
A Tip for Healing & to be Happier
There are times in life that just stink no matter how you look at them. For instance, two years ago my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer that she was statistically ten years too young to have – that was very stinky. The crucial thing to her story is my sister is great at following through … [Read more...]
A Great Tip for Healing from the Past
The other day I received the following text message from a friend. It not only made me laugh, it pointed out some valuable life lessons: Four very important things I learned today: If you are going to do yard work, stop when you are in pain. Should you push through the pain to get as much … [Read more...]