LIFESHINE BLOG

Accepting the Things I Cannot Change...

The homepage of my website states, “Life is full of unexpected twists and turns.” Let’s first off say that nobody wishes the difficulty...

Living with Anxiety - 7 Tools to Begin Coping

Anxiety is a state of being in which we struggle with feelings of nervousness, worry, or uneasiness. It differs from fear which is an...

6 Steps to Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Boundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...

5 Ways to Embrace a New Direction!

Life is a series of frequent changes. Some changes are welcomed; others range from inconvenient to catastrophic. Transitions are times of...

Lost & Found - A journey from Codependency

In a prior blog post, I wrote about addiction as a family disease, and how important it is for family members to reach out and look after...

Loss & Grief during Life Changes

When we hear the term “loss & grief”, many of us immediately reference the death of a loved one. Losing someone or something you love or...

Accepting the Gifts of our Feelings

Whether we are reacting to a difficult situation, or sitting in the warm glow of contentment, feelings are with us on a constant basis. ...

7 Ways to Lose Control (of outcomes)

“Act without Expectation”. It’s a quote from long ago, but what exactly does this accomplish? Some have suggested that by letting go of...

Has Therapy Gone to the Dogs?

One of my favorite moments of the day comes when I arrive home - work still on my mind, stress of daily life weighing on my shoulders -...

Reaching out - PTSD among First Responders

There have been 34 suicides among First Responders across Canada in the last year according to the Tema Conter Memorial Trust, an...