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Parenting through the teen years

Generally, as parents, when we talk about our experiences raising teenagers we use a lot of eye-rolling, expletives, and sighs. When we...

Parenting teens: Expectations and control vs happy lives

I will add my normal disclaimer that the content of this blog is based on my opinions, centered on the last 3 years of counselling...

Parenting and the Teen Years

She walks past me and slams the door. I call out asking if she is alright and the answer is ‘leave me alone’. I am left worried about her...

Parenting through the teen years

Generally, as parents, when we talk about our experiences raising teenagers we use a lot of eye-rolling, expletives, and sighs. When we...

Parenting teens: Expectations and control vs happy lives

I will add my normal disclaimer that the content of this blog is based on my opinions, centered on the last 3 years of counselling...

What is the difference between Psychologists and Counsellors?

In my practice, this is an ongoing question and one that is not easily answered. I am a qualified and accredited Counsellor who has a...