The Christmas season is on the minds of our writer’s this week, but we’re going to start the whole thing off with the second part of our Feature interview with Dr. Robertson, who taught psychotherapy as part of the MAIS degree. The second part of the interview digs deeper into Dr. Robertson’s views of his… Read more »
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Family, friendships, physical wellbeing, peace of mind, and spiritual fulfillment—these are obviously all important aspects of a rich, well-rounded life. But, only when indulged in in moderation. When taken too far they can become a crutch, or possibly a distraction. A distracting crutch, let’s say; one that’s being wielded about in an enclosed space filled… Read more »
The name of “Pollyanna,” the child heroine invented by Eleanor Porter in 1913, is often used (by people who haven’t read the book) to mean shallow, blind optimism. But a careful reading of the book holds a different story. Pollyanna’s early years had been a long and dismal trial, ending in the loss of both… Read more »
At Christmas time we should worry about money, right? Some insist I need to worry about money. But I don’t. Instead, I fret about body weight, health, and thugs. All the Christmas cheer! But we all tend to worry, don’t we? For one, do you worry about dying? I worry my cell phone is killing… Read more »
Christmas in July might have been the brainchild of a mind trapped in the December holiday rush. Some rugged calendar pioneer sensed the invisible energy of fellow shoppers, buzzing thick like mountain electrical lines receiving snowflake shocks during a winter blizzard, and thought, why me, why now! Or maybe they gazed upon row upon row… Read more »
Dr. Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson is a Faculty Member in the Master of Arts – Integrated Studies Program of Athabasca University, who is now in career transition. He has a private practice as an educational psychologist and counsellor. In this second part of our two-part interview, we dig into Dr. Robertson’s views on what’s happening in… Read more »
The holiday season is descending. The neighbours have their lights up and decorations out. The stores are getting busier as people are starting to shop for those special someones in their lives. I like to start shopping and planning early; it is a part of the season that I enjoy. I like to take the… Read more »
Scholarship name: PDFelement 2018 Scholarship Contest Sponsored by: PDFelement Wondershare Deadline: December 31, 2018 (earlier entries have an advantage; see tips) Potential payout: $1000 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be over 17 years of age and enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. What’s required: An email with contact info, along with a 2- to 3-minute… Read more »
With If you’re anything like me, your willpower takes an extended leave of absence when you’re presented with overflowing tables and trays of tasty holiday appetizers. Chances are you’ll find me hovering like a ravenous vulture over the snack table, gluttonously shoveling handfuls of everything delectable into my mouth. No, I do not have an… Read more »