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4 Signs Your Relationship May Be In Trouble

Most of us have heard the saying, “Love is patient, love is kind…”. But is this always true? Is it true when your partner leaves their dirty clothes beside the bed even though the hamper is only 2 feet away?   Or, when you get into an argument and your partner completely shuts you out and won’t speak to you for hours/days?  How about  when you and your partner have not had sex for weeks, months, or for some couples even years? Is love, still patient and kind when there is discord in the relationship? According to research, most couples will struggle with discord for 6 years before […]

The Power of the Pivot

The Power of the Pivot

I love baseball. Watching baseball, playing baseball; everything and anything about baseball! I love the taste of the greasy hot dogs; the feel of the soft leather glove; the sound of the bat when it makes contact with the ball; the hot sun basking on my face and shoulders.

I came from a family of baseball lovers. Dad was always coaching us kids – both on, and off the field.  He offered lots of good advice with the intention of making us better players. As I remember, most of my father’s advice for me centered around batting.  […]

Thinking About Stinkin’ Thinking

Thinking about Stinkin’ Thinking

Imagine 2 students who both received a bad grade on a math test. The first student is upset with herself at first and then decides to spend more time studying and makes arrangements to get some extra help at school. The second student gets the same bad mark, is also upset with herself but this student doesn’t bounce back. Instead she calls herself dumb and a failure. She retreats to her bedroom and throws her math notebook into the trash and tells herself that she’ll never be good at math. What is it that makes […]

Is there a difference between a Counsellor, Therapist and Psychologist?

Although these professional names are used interchangeably, a Psychologist is a regulated professional name under the Health Professions Act of Albert. All Psychologists must be registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Belonging to CAP allows the public to search the Members Directory to locate a registered member and provides information and resources to address concerns about the conduct of a Psychologist. Psychologists must abide by a strict ethical code and maintain on-going professional competency in the field of Psychology. Health insurance plans may cover Psychological services. If they do, often insurance companies will only approve the insurance claim […]

Why Do Psychoeducational Assessments Cost So Much?

The cost of a Psychoeducational assessment is in part created by the cost of the assessment tools used, the need for the overall assessment to be comprehensive enough that it isolates various cognitive and academic functions, and duration of time to takes to complete the testing and assessment report.

Testing that is not comprehensive enough will not yield the information necessary to accurately understand why someone is struggling. Without proper isolation, the recommendations given may not be of any value to the person. A comprehensive report will pinpoint both the strengths and weaknesses of the person being tested and provide recommendations […]

Is Your Child Struggling with “Duck Syndrome”?

What is the Duck Syndrome? Think of a duck gliding smoothly along the water. It may look very peaceful and calm, but if you look under the water, the duck is paddling frantically.

Many kids and teens appear calm, cool, and collected on the outside; however on the inside they feel stressed out. For many, they want it all. They so desperately want to be on the honor roll student, the gifted athlete, and be a part of the ‘popular’ crowd. That may be attainable for some kids, but for others, trying to live up to unattainable expectations can be unhealthy […]