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My Dad used to say to me that the road to hell is paved with good intentions... Most people mean well... they don't mean to do things or say things that are meant to be hurtful. I will say, sorry, I didn't mean to do that!... I didn't mean to say that! The safest conclusion I've been able to come to is that our crimes are not ones of intent, but ones of thoughtlessness or lack of consideration... the rule of thumb being to practice being more considerate and thoughtful... easier said than done! Until later, Leland www.counsellingandmediation.com

God doesn't do magic... only miracles! If you're looking for a magical solution for your problem, you're probably looking for another bandaid... something that will bring you comfort without effort...  i.e. a pill, a drink, winning the lottery, someone else changing... Magic is just another illusion in a world of illusions.... miracles are possible when we allow ourselves to get outside of our limited perspective... our own egos... to allow ourselves to see something differently... to see other possibilities... until later, Leland www.CounsellingandMediation.com Leland@CounsellingandMediation.com 705 999-2107 905 510-9117

Doug Boehm The Therapist Will See You Now, via the Web SEE a therapist without leaving your home? In an article in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Dr. Thomas F. Dwyer, a Massachusetts psychiatrist, says he has practiced “telepsychiatry,” via video teleconferencing, for five years. Its “adoption by psychiatrists and patients,” he predicts, “will proceed quickly if the organizers cope with the irrational responses of some users.” That article appeared almost 40 years ago (Am J Psychiatry 130:865-869, August 1973. It told how microwave television signals were used to connect a satellite clinic to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Today, even with the rise of the Internet, virtual therapy hasn’t been widely adopted. But several start-up companies in Canada like www.CounsellingandMediation.com and www.PASSN.com , are trying to make Dr. Dwyer’s decades-old vision a workaday reality. Therapy delivered over the Internet, says Lynn Bufka, a psychologist and s...

Tensions run high, and couples often make poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Given the mountain of financial, practical and emotional details that have to be sorted, it’s not surprising so many couples wind up making critical mistakes on the road to divorce. You can make it less stressful by using a family mediator who will help guide you through the process and help you resolve your differences. Here are some things to NOT DO when you are separating: Don’t Increase Your Debt Divorce can be expensive... mediation is typically less expensive and faster. On top of lawyer's fees, you will need money to set up a new household. Though it may be difficult to make ends meet, you should get used to having less now. Remember, your legal bills and court costs may come due before you receive your first payment of alimony or even your share of the marital property. Start a budget... even if you've never done this before... it's better to know what you're dealing with...

Our external struggles mirror our internal. If you notice something bothering you about another person or situation, consider that that particular sensitivity may be unique to you and that there must be a reason for that... Consider that this occurs as an indicator... one which requires attention, focus, learning and potential growth. Leland Clipperton Psychotherapist, Mediator www.CounsellingandMediation.com Leland@CounsellingandMediation.com 705 999-2107 905 510-9117