Bruce Willis Syndrome
Marriage For Men Articles by: Henry Sawatzky MA; RCC and Director 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 close to 90 movies...
So…My Wife had a Heart Attack
Marriage For Men Articles by: Henry Sawatzky MA; RCC and Director 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 literally been The Wind Beneath...
The Gym Floor Dance – Courage vs Being Stuck in Marriage
Marriage For Men Articles by: Henry Sawatzky MA; RCC and Director It was 1976 and I was 14 years old. Sock Hop Friday only came around occasionally in JuniorHigh, but every time it was wrought with anticipation and dread, a mixture of emotion difficult for any 14 year...
Marriage for Men Introduction
Marriage For Men Articles by: Henry Sawatzky MA; RCC and Director Some years ago I was unwinding over a coffee with a friend. Our conversation meandered over a wide array of topics as we simply enjoyed one another’s company. Eventually, we came to discuss...
Depression
Often I will hear clients say “I’m just not myself” or “I just can’t seem to get myself motivated”. When we talk about depression, many people struggle with negative thoughts and feelings about being depressed. Many people ask “Will I ever feel like myself again?” The...
Addictions Counselling, Therapy & Recovery
We all know someone who is or has struggled with addiction; you may even be struggling with addiction yourself. Addictions can take on many forms, overeating, gambling, shopping, alcohol, prescription medications, illicit drugs, internet addiction etc. Regardless of...
What Does it Mean to Self-harm?
Self-harm is an intentional injury to one’s own body. Self-harm behaviors can include skin cutting or puncturing, head hitting, burning, scratching or other efforts to inflict physical injury and pain. Self-harming behaviors are usually in response to emotional...
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in Kelowna, B.C. Dialectic behavior therapy (DBT) was originally developed as a treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD). Individuals with this disorder tend to experience their emotions as very intense and difficult to manage...
Notice the signs of anxiety
When you are feeling anxious, there are a number of symptoms that you might experience. You may notice your heart racing, your stomach feeling like it’s tied up in knots, tingly fingers or sweaty palms or even a dry mouth or throat. You may also have noticed that...
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety can be a powerful experience that feels uncomfortable for many people. It is that “sick to the stomach, heart racing” feeling of dread you experience when you are about to step onto a stage and give a speech in front of hundreds of people, or perhaps when you...
