Codependency - What is it? Codependency is a condition that results in a dysfunctional relationship between the codependent and other people. A codependent is addicted to helping someone. They need to be needed. This addiction is sometimes so strong, the codependent will cause the other person to continue to be needy. This behavior is called enabling. The enabler will purposefully overlook someone abusing a child, will call in sick for someone suffering from addiction, will put roadblocks to prevent their child from becoming independent, or … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution [Workshop]
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Conflict Resolution Workshops for businesses The purpose of a practical Conflict Resolution program is to provide some direction to resolving and preventing workplace conflict. The Dynamic Discovery approach is a process whereby you will be shown, step-by-step, “how to” resolve conflict in a positive, gainful, manner. Here is some information about how we approach conflict in the workplace. If you are interested in a custom corporate workshop, contact us anytime! Conflict When you read the word "conflict," what's your first association: … [Read more...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms (PTSD)
Watch Video on YouTube Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms (PTSD) Transcript from Video I'd like to talk a little bit about post traumatic stress symptoms. There's been much of it in the news lately about our soldiers coming back with all kinds of emotional issues. And they don't seem to be getting anywhere. They seem to be just frustrated and out there with nothing for them. I had some time as a regular soldier a number of years ago, and some time as a reservist. And part of what I found out along the way is that afterwards we have a … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Anger | Part 2
In case you missed Part 1. we discussed: Angry Emotions and behaviours. Here is Part 2 on How to Deal with Anger Tempers Flare When the Stakes are High All of us get angry – some more than others. We all likely know one or more people who seem to live in a constant state of anger. Their language is often colourful and filled with exclamation marks. A lot of things tick us off, irk, grate, bother, and have us wanting to either make someone “pay” or break something or maybe punch some idiot. Most of the time, these feelings subside and pass. … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Anger | Part 1
How to Deal with Anger - Angry Emotions and Behaviours Humans have a wide range of emotions, and anger is a perfectly acceptable and common one. We all feel the need to address our frustrations, and to take quick action to alleviate our anger. But when do you know that anger is beyond your control and that you might have a real issue with anger? Find out the warning signs, and what you can do about it. Also, if you're a parent, learn how to discern between clumsy and aggressive behavior in your child, and how you can deal with your child's … [Read more...]