There’s something about dance that elicits joy. Something about moving together in rhythm that even when a common language isn’t shared, the beauty of moving together unites people with smiles and laughter. Something about someone dancing badly that gives license to those around to feel comfortable to join in. I may be one of the …
In da press…
Today’s edition of the Winnipeg Free Press has the announcement that Jennifer Lockhart and Stephanie Albiani are beginning to provide services at Bergen and Associates Counselling. Jennifer Lockhart began just a few weeks ago. It has been great to have her gentle and professional presence around. She pays attention to detail …
Finding a Path to Change
Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein A friend of mine is quite fond of this phrase. He is a faithful and successful AA member who repeats this line to people who ask him for his support on their journey of sobriety. This line comes in very …
Impersonating Ourselves
In All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Robert Fulghum tells of the day he was left with eighty boys and girls, all five years old. It was his job to keep these children occupied for one hour, a seemingly, impossible task. In desperation he remembered the game “Giants, Wizards, and Dwarfs,” …
Silence–Freedom or Fear?
As you probably know, the Amish believe in living a simple life–no electricity, no telephones, no motorized vehicles. Yet in many of the communities there is a pay phone. When asked about this apparent discrepancy one elder explained, ’If the telephone were in our home it would control us. As long as it is out …
Marriage Maintenance and Enhancement
To say I’m a little bit passionate about helping couples find ways of staying married in a vital, life-giving way is like saying the pope is a little bit Catholic. Although of course there are times when it makes sense to end a marriage, no one sets out to have their marriage fail. And yet …
Feedback Enhanced Therapy…Off and Running
The iPads have arrived…and with it, our official launch of feedback enhanced therapy. They are so much fun to use, and learning how to use them has been a breeze: I got a call from Dr. Eric Kuelker, a psychologist with Mental Health Pros, last fall. He called to tell me about a …
Getting the Walls and Windows Right
“What God has joined together, let no one come between” …with those words a good friend of mine completed the formal part of the vows for a couple dear to me. Those words were spoken at Pineridge Hollow near Winnipeg. The weather was perfect,with the sun shining brightly and yet it was comfortable.The grass was …
Mezmerizing Son, Beautiful Mom
There is little that is more beautiful than watching a son conquer, with the help of a mother’s love and support…and especially so, when the son awes us with something that, is in itself, beautiful. Inspiration: Conner has overcome significant challenges against all odds to do something that does him proud. That does a heart …
Creating Security
I was having trouble sleeping last night. And no, not because it was too unbearably hot-it had been a very warm day, but there was a slight breeze coming in the window that was gradually cooling the room. And no, not because the wedding I attended had me thinking about the beauty of love. I …