Category Archives: ADD / ADHD

Addiction: What causes addiction and what promotes recovery

Here is a great short video explaining the mechanisms of addiction and recovery. Very to the point. I just love it.  Thanks for another  informative video Gabor Mate. Gabor Mate:  What is addiction

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ADD, ADHD or Vision Problem: Convergence Insufficiency Highlighted

Below is some fascinating reading about the surprisingly high frequency of ADD/ADHD misdiagnosis. If you (that’s right, adults may be misdiagnosed as well) or your child are struggling with reading, learning, school or work tasks, school or work relationships, you … Continue reading

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Multiple Intelligences

I came across an advertisement for a new TV show called “Canada’s Smartest Person”. I had to laugh because I thought, “how will they determine that?”, “What type of measuring stick will they use”?  I mean, I believe there are … Continue reading

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Healthy Breakfasts Lead to Improved Mood

A healthy breakfast gets our brain and body started for the day which usually leads to higher productivity and a feeling of accomplishment. Give your body what it needs to do its job and you will be working against depression … Continue reading

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New Insight Into ADD

Here is a very interesting interview with Gabor Mate discussing his ideas about ADD. It is 26 minutes long but there is a lot to learn in just the first few minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqiYJCX_lWg

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Helping You Get More of What You Want

I am starting a blog today to offer information and advice from one human being to another. In my work I find that my clients are the experts on their lives and I am the expert on helping them get … Continue reading

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A Place to Post

In my reading and in my practice as a counsellor in Victoria, BC  I often come across articles, readings, events and stories which I think are worth sharing. This is where I can bring worthwhile information to people’s attention.

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Breaking Bad Habits Workshop

Learn how to break those longstanding habits that have haunted you for as long as you can remember Three workshop dates: Saturday March 15/14 – 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturday March 29/14 – 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturday April 12/14 – 9:00am … Continue reading

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