Effective Tools to Navigate Family Conflict Over the Holidays

Effective Tools to Navigate Family Conflict Over the Holidays

Ah, the holidays! Festive red poinsettias, the smell of pine needles and baked goods, and the lovely glow of Christmas lights woo us into the holiday spirit. But the reality is that even happy, healthy families experience stress and conflict, especially over the...

Help For Parents of Very Challenging Teens:

Help For Parents of Very Challenging Teens: If you are struggling to parent a very challenging teen, you are not alone, and there is help! In this information age where our kids are ruled by their iphones, insta feeds, tic toc, and snapchat, it’s increasingly...

Self-Care Over the Holidays

Practicing self-care over the holidays allows us to give of ourselves in a healthy way so our time with family and friends is meaningful and enjoyable. Unfortunately, for many people the holidays can feel stressful and overwhelming.Financial pressures, unrealistic...

Vancouver- Neurobiology of Trauma

What neurobiology can teach us about trauma, stress and the power of meditation The other night I made the mistake of opening a questionable computer file. It was late, and I was tired when I got duped by “Mackeeper”, and its picture of the nerdy, arms-crossed, “Apple...