Social worker, family mediator and compassionate communication courses

11/06/2015

I am fascinated by the intersection between humans and technology. Helping people figure out how relationships and sexuality work in a digital and social media age takes up a fair amount of my time these days.

09/03/2015

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/prayergardens/2015/09/grounding-when-panicked/

really important skill to have

I don’t know who originated this excellent tool–and may God bless them–but I’m sharing it again for those who live with Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or any number of psychological challenges that can stop us cold in our tracks and halt even prayer.

04/13/2015

coparenting workshop april 30 from 7 to 9 pm.

self compassion workshop may 7th from 7 to 9 pm.

Les Z'enfantillages, 1357 rue Shefford in bromont.
contribution $20
call to reserve your spot at 450-776-0272

04/13/2015

Baby Daniel is doing really well so i have decided that it is time to restart offering consultations and courses.

My new office is at 41 court in granby.

10/19/2013

reading the work by byron katie been having fun asking people if their thoughts about how life should be are true aka reflect reality as it is. very cool to see how frustration and fear melt away when we are willing to see life as it is.

it frees up mental and physical energy towards action that can then really lead towards what we want.

so try it out and let me know what happens if the next time you feel frustrated or irritated ask yourself

is it true? does this reflect reality as it is.

is it true my child has to listen? no since reality is she clearly is not doing so!!!!

10/03/2013

there is power in what questions we ask ourselves. i was reminded today of one of my favourites: what is alive in me right now? what life energy is present?

the best part is that the types of life energy i really want are always available underneath the chaos of my thoughts if only i take the time to listen.

02/27/2013

my two year old saw me massage her fathers hands after a long day at work. weeks later she took my hands and gently rubbed them with her little fingers. does anyone else have stories where young kids show care like this?

02/21/2013

today i realized how easily we extend compassion, caring and friendship to others when they are distressed but have no idea how to care for ourselves. so sad that we have associated calming, loving gestures such as a a hug, a massage, flowers, a cup of tea, a night out at the movies, a good book with rewards. it is precisely when we evaluate that we have failed that we need those moments of comfort the most. so next time you fail ask yourself what might calm or soothe me so that i can get back to a space where i have the energy to face my challenge.

02/19/2013

a good source of research is the page of the center for compassion and altruism research and education.

02/19/2013

just got a really great book on self compassion by kristen neff. most of us know that self criticism is not helpful and switching to positive thoughts feels incoherent when faced with a truly distressing situation. this book as well as the one from her colleague christopher germer has practical guidelines for how to develop an attitude of love and kindness towards yourself. it also highlights how compassion frees us to face our challenges from a place of strength not weakened by the stress of dealing with our internal critic.

07/28/2012

As a human being we have a desire for safety, coherence, a sense of control and permanance despite the fact that all life is impermanant. Accepting that loss and powerlessness in some situations is normal and part of life for all human beings allows us to be able to face such events with more ease and less suffering.

07/25/2012

name it to tame it, expanding and refining your feelings and needs vocabulary helps emotional regulation. Pretty cool, a simple habit of naming our internal experience can actually help us move away from rigidity or chaos in our emotional lives.