Unplugged: Video Game Addiction and Setting Limits – July 18th
Adolescents and Youth may be particularly attracted to the Internet for a variety of reasons; developmental issues, social dynamics (family factors and peer interactions), and cultural components. This can pose some very challenging parenting dilemmas. The internet generation faces a situation totally different from what their parents have faced. The dynamic rate of change allows…Read more
Evening MBSR Group – August 8th
I am starting a new MBSR group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) Wednesday nights at 7 pm, commencing Aug 8th. The program runs for 8 weeks, and we are now accepting new participants. This is a particularly good opportunity for people who want to do a meditation course, but need to do it outside of work hours….Read more
Unplugged: Internet Addiction and Youth
The Internet has exploded to become a daily part of our lives. For the majority of individuals, the internet represents an incredible information tool and unquestionable opportunity for social connectedness, self-education, economic betterment, and freedom from shyness and paralyzing inhibitions. For them, the internet enhances their wellbeing and qualitity of life. For others, however, it…Read more
Evidence-Informed Treatment with Oppositional Defiant Youth
Overview: In this module participants explore a variety of evidence-based tools to support parents and family members of children and youth at risk. By applying a variety of modalities of intervention, such as cognitive behavioural treatments, multi-systemic therapy and brief solution-focused ideas (including discussion of the use of medication) to real-life cases, this module aims…Read more
Evening MBSR group – May 9th
Please note I am starting another MBSR group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) wednesday nights at 7 pm, commencing May 9th. The program runs for 8 weeks, and there is still space. This is a particularly good opportunity for people who want to do a meditation course, but need to do it outside of work hours. The…Read more
