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Wow! vs. Oww
In our deepest relationships, there comes a time when when our partners push us into places of profound discomfort. If we’re lucky, our first response to this challenge might be “Wow, this is work!,” but for so many of us, the complaint is a loud “our relationship...
read moreThe Love Connection.
In every relationship, when the challenges start to feel more familiar than the easy, fun times, the question can arise whether this is really worth the struggle. Add in some doubts and insecurities, past hurts, perhaps a few ongoing injuries and a tender, sensitive...
read moreBeliefs and Practices
All people are valuable. The value of every human being is intrinsic and is not dependent upon achievements or human striving. Society, culture, families and life in general can create a tremendous amount of personal stress. Life is very challenging even when things...
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Beliefs and Practices
All people are valuable. The value of every human being is intrinsic and is not dependent upon achievements or human striving. Society, culture, families and life in general can create a tremendous amount of personal stress. Life is very challenging even when things...
read moreDaisies, Presence and Choosing Love
For weeks now, I’ve been walking the path outside my back gate down to the Old Orchard. A group of daisies grows along this path. They stand in the middle of longish grass, among the old gnarled apple trees that have been part of our village for a hundred years. The...
read moreAppreciation
When I hear the word appreciation my thoughts quickly go to people, situations and events that stir happy and satisfying emotions within me. I think of my dear kind grandmother who nurtured me through my years as a child and young adult; I think of my lovely garden...
read moreThe Rules of Fair Fighting
Rules for Fair Fighting People often come to counselling wanting to resolve communication issues. Let’s face it, communicating can be hard work! While we might like to avoid conflict, that’s generally not possible because we fight for things we care about! However,...
read moreA New Perspective – Bloom Where you are Planted
This summer I was surprised by an unexpected bit of nature pushing through a crack in the driveway in the front of our office building. One lone petunia had planted itself and had found enough water and nutrients to burst out in a lovely bright purple bloom. It...
read moreRegistered Clinical Counsellors:
Terri Czegledi, MA, MFT, RCC Caroline Bradfield, MACP, RCC Rod Chant, MSW, RSW, RCC
Telephone
250-703-1558
Office
2426 – 1B Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, BC V9N 8R9
