I’m excited to let the world know that the couch has arrived. And no, for the jokesters out there, it is not a chaise lounger that clients lie down on and ramble on aimlessly and endlessly about their mothers. It’s a beautiful coordinating loveseat that completes the room, making it a pleasant and cozy feeling …
Changes
Change comes in many packages and sizes. Many of us despise change. Much of the work that is done with clients is discovering the part of them that will resist the very change they seek help for. -A client who asks for help with procrastinating on homework, and on further investigation, really doesn’t like the …
With appreciation
Last week was Administrative Assistant’s week–a chance to formally recognize all the behind the scenes work that makes our practice happen. The work in the counselling room is the “main course” of the therapy experience. Melanie is the appetizer and dessert. Before a person is in the room with the therapist: s/he had …
Earth Day
Earth Day is a reminder to all of us to stop and realize that we are consuming the world’s resources and spitting out garbage much faster than the earth can sustain. We are all in trouble, and it’s getting worse fast. I think we are a fairly earth-friendly business. Talking creates no pollution, in fact, …
Spring and New Beginnings
I love spring. It is my favoritest time of year, without a doubt. Spring is a time of new beginnings, and “firsts”…let me tell you about some. Then, today I was at our new Smith Street location, getting it ready. The office, as you can see in the “before ” picture to the left, was painted …
Bergen and Associates is Growing
I have exciting news that I want to share. Bergen and Associates is developing a second location! We have realized that we are outgrowing our current space, and we want to provide quality therapy services for the community that request it. It’s really no fun having to send people away who are asking for help. …
A new era for me
This is a week of new beginnings. This is my first blog entry as I want to venture out into new ways of connecting with people who are asking good questions, and like me, searching for strategies that will make this world a better place. Bergen and Associates Counselling, the organization of which I am …