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COVID-19 Conexus Update
The world is weary of pivoting in these unprecendented times. And yet, we must. It’s not easy, but we must adjust to the new level red restrictions and precautions. We don’t change things lightly at Conexus Counselling. We keep things very stable for a reason. When we have to change, we want to give you …
The current stress of competing opposites
When I take something on, I want to do a good job of it, so in the main roles of my life, I try hard: a great mom an awesome wife a kick-ass therapist a conscientious global citizen I measure carefully how much I can get done. When I’m asked to speak at a conference …
The Long Winter
How can a Laura Ingalls Wilder book help a therapist get through the winter?
The end of the beginning
This is reality: The days are getting shorter The weather is getting colder The numbers of COVID-19 are rising No vaccine is yet available More people are hospitalized and dying Our American cousins continue to be extremely divisive, rely on “alternate facts” and have a contentious election looming–which we have no voice in, but will …
Wear a mask
Very occasionally, I have a conversation with someone where I say, “What you just said is important. If you write about this, I’d publish it on our website.” Usually, that’s as far as it goes. I had a conversation recently with a survivor of complex trauma whose courage and conviction blew me away. And so …
Pivoting on Cooties in an Unprecedented Time
The game of “you’ve got cooties” as a kid felt horrible. COVID-19 has us playing a version of it–it feels distressing because we were meant to connect, not distance.
I’m done
I remember being in active labor with my oldest Junior Tribe Member. He wouldn’t be born for several hours yet. But labor was excruciating. It had started at midnight and I had been awake all night in labour. I was tired and it HURT. I remember telling the nurse: “I’m done. I don’t want to …
Reduced Rate Available!
Conexus Counselling is excited to welcome Dielle Driedger to our practice. Dielle is a Master of Arts in Counselling intern who will be a part of the Conexus team from September 2020 – April of 2021. As an intern, sessions with Dielle are offered at a reduced rate of $50 for daytime sessions and $55 …
Sorry, in advance, school administrator!
Parents are likely to be hard on school administrators like principals this year. It won’t be fair, but it’s hard.