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– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) For many of us, December is the busiest social time of the year. Our lives get even busier as we squeeze in all the extras – gift and food shopping, cleaning and decorating, house parties, staff parties, and school festivities. In spite of all the effort… continue reading

– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) Many people look forward to the New Year as a time to focus fresh energy on self-development.  Typical resolutions involve positive lifestyle changes such as committing to an exercise or weight loss program or dropping hazardous health habits like smoking or eating junk food.  January can… continue reading

– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) “Hu tane prem karu chu”. Unless you speak Gujarati, a language from India, this sentence will leave you baffled. The English translation is, “I love you”. Through experience, we know how important it is for both speaker and listener to converse in the same language. This… continue reading

– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) As the month of March begins, the old saying, “March comes in like a lamb and out like a lion” reminds us that we are sure to have a few more wintry blasts ahead.  We can be reassured knowing that the long winter is almost over… continue reading

– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) As we anticipate the arrival of spring, we look forward to a burst of color as trees and shrubs begin to bud and as tulips and daffodils push their way through the soil.  Just as the spring landscape is painted with a vibrant pallet, Dr. Taylor… continue reading

By Sharon Ashton and Dr. Raksha Dave-Gates Each weeknight from dinner hour until dusk, community baseball diamonds and outdoor soccer fields will be filled with the sights and sounds of spring.  Children by the dozen gather at these seasonal events, spilling out of mini-vans and station wagons with energy and enthusiasm to burn.  On the… continue reading

– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) Some of the most important people in our lives are friends.  While some friends last a lifetime, others may come and go.  Some friends may even vary by season. As summer time approaches, through activities like soccer, golf, backyard barbeques, and visiting the local playground with… continue reading

– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) With the arrival of summer, many Calgarians look forward to slipping into a vacation mode and easing up on the hectic pace they have maintained over the past six to nine months. There is no doubt that summer brings a lot of welcome change. Our children… continue reading

– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This come-back line is often given to children to use as a shield when they are the victim of verbal bullying.  Unfortunately, cruel words do have the power to inflict deep emotional and… continue reading

– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) As summer ends so does the opportunity to participate in many outdoor games and play.  In winter months, more and more children as well as adults may use computer and video games for recreation.  For some, these activities can become addictive and take over the time… continue reading