Category Archives: Brain Injury

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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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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Coming Back From Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety can haunt any of us but learning new life skills can permanently help you move through difficult life situations in a healthy way as quickly as possible. Do not let lack a of knowledge and awareness hold … Continue reading

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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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