by  Megan Sutherland, MSW, RSW
Whether you are seeing a physician, counsellor, physiotherapist or other health professional, here are my tips for getting the most out of your visits:
If You Don’t Advocate for Yourself, Who Will?
It can be intimidating to speak with health professionals.  Often times we have ideas like, “What do I know, I’m [...]

by  Megan Sutherland, MSW, RSW
A friend of mine recently posted a comment on Facebook: does she risk harming her child’s self esteem if she allows her to fail at something?  This is a common concern for parents.  What is the balance between being protective and encouraging autonomy?  This is a complicated issue with no [...]

by Megan Sutherland, MSW, RSW

Choosing Counselling
The decision to enter therapy often comes at a time of crisis: either something significant has occurred in your life to bring you to the point of seeking help, or a number of things have been building up, culminating in a burden you can no longer ignore.  [...]

Understanding and Helping Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD is a mood disorder which, according to the online resource Here to Help BC, affects 2-3% of Canadians. Those suffering with SAD notice a dip in their mood as the seasons change, particularly from Fall to Winter. Days grow shorter and sunlight diminishes. Certain climates are also known for their relentless lack of sunshine.

Hope. Promise. New beginnings. The New Year is a time when many of us take stock of our lives and, with renewed vision for ourselves, want to turn over a new leaf. A New Year’s resolution is often a logical place to start. The Reality – The reality is, however, that many of us choose resolutions which are doomed to fail. Why? It all starts with good intentions.