Deborah Barkowsky, Holistic Counselling
#258, 7404 King George Blvd V3W 1N6 Surrey, BC, Canada

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness gives us so many benefits, and it's easy to learn, great for kids to learn how to calm and focus themselves. You can find out more at this link, for free -

Do you have a good sleep practice? Sleep deprivation causes many issues including poor memory, having a 'short fuse', feeling angry, depression, anxiety, and the inability to focus, concentrate, make decisions and plan, as well as poor balance, nausea...the list goes on and on and on. Here are some things you can do to help yourself sleep well. ... Take care of your sleep, of yourself.

If you or someone you know struggles with brain issues such as memory, fatigue, inability to focus/pay attention, headaches, inability to read well or your eyes dart around while trying to read and/or many other issues - don't ignore them! (that doesn't work, won't make the issues go away) Instead, contact your nearest brain injury association to get a free assessment and followups/resources/help. You don't have to go through it alone. Brain issues are very common and there... are increasingly more experts to help you sort them out. Here's the link for Vancouver BIA - they can tell you the contact for your local association.

Mothers and daughters - a well-unfolded discussion about what it's like to be a child with a mother who has addiction, doesn't have access to her feelings or know how to express them. And how awareness can lead to healing in those relationsips.

What is addiction, really? It is a sign, a signal, a symptom of distress. It is a language that tells us about a plight that must be understood. Alice Miller, author Breaking Down the Wall of Silence