Emergo Counselling, with Dr Karen Massey

11/18/2022

Romantic relationships aren’t just about date nights, weekend getaways, and making love. They can also have a deeply philiosophical dimension that has to do with creating an inner life together—a culture rich with symbols and rituals and an appreciation for your roles and goals that link you.

Rituals of connection don't have to be complex. They also aren't limited just to romantic relationships. They can be a twenty-minute conversation each day, working out together, playing a word game each night before bed, making art together, or anything else that you do together to create connection. What's your ritual of connection with your partner, best friend, or kids?

07/08/2022

Given all the anxiety and other emotions being triggered in us by worldly events, it's important to always be mindful, in the present moment of how/what your are Feeling, Sensing, and Thinking. to live life fully we must have a balance between these three. Here's a visual to help you start being in your awareness of feelings of other people/kids. Now is time to also be aware of your feelings.

03/20/2020

We have a COVID-19 UPDATE on how we manage counselling sessions while helping folks cope with these challenging times
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10/31/2019

I had surgery this morning for a carcinoma cancer. i noticed it as a small red circle on the upper top of my nose that didn't go away for the past 3 or 4 months. Most of you probably would have thought nothing of it. This is why i am alerting you to these type of skin cancers that are easy to miss until they have grown large. I had a similar one on my shin four years ago and had to coerce a different dermatologist to remove it. She telephoned sheepishly saying yes, it was a basal cell carcinoma and retired shortly afterwards. There's some discomfort on my nose tonight since the Moh dermatologist took two tries to get all the edges. Prior to this my new regular dermatologist removed the first layer but did not dare go deeper. Apparently there is an important muscle that goes down the top center of the nose. My family thinks I'm now ready for Halloween tomorrow!

03/11/2019

With 3 deaths in the past 5 months, 2 were in the last few weeks,it was a hugely stressful time. I ended up with a horrific rash on my lower back for the first time ever. As I usually do, I saw my medical doctor. Medical lab tests for parasites and candida were negative. It was important medically to rule this out. So I appreciated that knowledge.

Meanwhile I still had a never ending itchy rash. I continued to look for answers to find the core cause of my itchy rash problem.
My next appointment was with Dr. Alison Galan, Naturopath, Center for Healthy Living.I found the answer--my gut was compromised by all the stress. I am learning first hand about the importance of gut health so that I can regain having a healthy body. I am already feeling better by taking a probiotic for my gut, a probiotic topical to stop the itch, as well as an intestinal botanical to support my gut stress. I am also clearer now about the importance of both the medical profession and the naturopathic profession and how they complement each other.

02/11/2019

A different way of looking at sleep is that it is often a shared behavior in romantic relationships. if you have positive relationships by 32, this predicts better quality sleep by age 37. And I suggest that your sleep quality would continue to be good if your relationships are without drama and high stress that would trigger your cortisol.

The quality of a person's romantic relationship and the life stress he or she experiences in early adulthood are related to sleep quality later in life.

02/04/2019

Did you know that divorce filings peak in March & August? Caregivers of a partner are most at risk with a divorce rate of @ 80%. This is high because of feelings of stress & resentment by the caregiver. When the Other feels like a burden it is vital to say lots of appreciations in order to rebalance the Give and Take.

The divorce rate for couples in which one spouse has a serious chronic illness is as high as 75 percent.

02/04/2019

Codependent word is frequently used. You have codependent characteristics if you often talk about your partner, are a chronic caregiver, and defend the other's actions making you feel overly responsible for that person. However, these characteristics in moderation are not necessarily a problem, in fact it can make your family and friends really appreciate how kind and caring you are.

Three experts sound off on how to overcome codependency, as well as it how to tell if you are codependent in the first place.

02/02/2019

I've now recovered from the shock of losing 2 of the Robinsons who supported Don't Dam Springbank. Our Springbank Action Group continues on as before. We just had to find a new place to hold our regular large group meetings. We are strong in numbers and conviction. We are even more determined to spread the word about how SR1 only helps in floods. What about drought and fire? We must have upstream protection for Redwood Meadows and Bragg Creek. McLean Creek Dam is a much better option.

Early Tuesday morning, the Alberta government announced that Transportation Minister Brian Mason would release details about the status of building flood protection for Calgary at an afternoon news…

12/24/2018

According to research it seems that women should consider communicating with their partner about what they desire before having s*x. It turns out to be a long held false belief that asking for what you want will ruin s*x for your partner. Instead, talking can create a sense of safety which paves the way for intimacy on many levels.

But never fear, a s*x expert has the advice you need to deal.