Stage one: Nothing to worry about I first started hearing about the Novel Corona Virus in January, 2020. I wasn’t too concerned. It was something happening half-way around the world. It seemed far away and I felt immune. After all, it hadn’t been too long ago when...
Dear families living through Covid-19, We’ve created a list of resources for adults, parents, kids and families. Everything from dealing with depression to education and entertainment. We hope these links help you cope through these different times. Your team at...
by Helga Illig After our first big snowfall this winter, I had an unfortunate incident…….yup…..I can still hardly believe it happened to me….. as I was leaving the office for home, I started my car and then got out to brush the snow off my windows. I couldn’t find my...
by Helga Illig A few years ago, during a busy “Pre-Christmas” trip to Costco, I found myself heading in the direction of the cashiers at the front of the store when I noticed a man with a shopping cart, a young boy in the shopping cart and another little boy seemingly...
Marriage For Men Articles by: Henry Sawatzky MA; RCC and Director Strong I was on vacation for the first week of July. OK, so not everyone would consider it a vacation. When I tell people what I did and where I did it, I routinely see a look of bewilderment cross...
Marriage For MenArticles by: Henry SawatzkyMA; RCC and Director The Foxhole I remember when I got my first GPS device.It was a puck-sized disk that connected via Bluetooth to my Palm Pilot (there’s a piece of archaeology for you). I was awed by this technology. I...
Marriage For Men Articles by: Henry Sawatzky MA; RCC and Director Men & Intimacy When it comes to reputation regarding sexual conduct, men seriously take it on the chin.And to be sure, we are guilty of far too much heinous sexual misconduct. It seems that hardly...
Marriage For Men Articles by: Henry Sawatzky MA; RCC and Director Bruce Willis Syndrome Bruce Willis is one of my all-time favorite actors. I know, he’s never won an Oscar, and lots of his films are super cliché. But really, who doesn’t love Bruce Willis? He’s been in...
Marriage For Men Articles by: Henry Sawatzky MA; RCC and Director So…My Wife had a Heart Attack The first thing you have to know about my wife is that she is absolutely the light of my life. I know it sounds a bit corny to quote the title of the song here. She has...
Henry SawatzkyMA; RCC and Director Henry provides couples therapy in Kelowna and has been working with Marriages & Families since 1991. This includes 10 years as a foster parent, helping couples prepare for and enrich their family experience, and 25 years of...
