Some troubling statistics on teen pregnancy were published last year, indicating that teen pregnancy is on the rise among young women aged 15-19 in four Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, up 40%; Newfoundland, up nearly 36%; Nova Scotia, up more than 17%; while Manitoba has seen a 15% increase in teen pregnancy. Although the rate of […]
Video Games And Young People
January 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Many times, logic and reason are the first casualties in the discussion of a perceived social or cultural problem in society. Points of argument that seem overwhelmingly obvious to one side of the debate, simple “common sense” to them, may seem too simplistic or downright ridiculous to the other. While this is unfortunate, it is […]
New Year, New Life – Following Through On Your Resolutions
January 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again, when many of us consider making major changes to our lives, with resolutions to “Be happier,” “Make a difference in the world,” “Earn more money,” Be a better parent/life partner,” “Get more exercise,” “Lose weight,” and many more. Unfortunately, while many of us resolve to “do something” to improve […]
PTSD In Children
September 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Are natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornados, and wildfires, more frequent today than in previous decades? Have man-made disasters and traumatic events, such as bridge collapses, school shootings, and war, become more prevalent recently? Has the world become a more frightening place for children than it was “back in the day?” It is truly anyone’s […]
Summer Stress Relief And Back-to-School
August 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As another summer comes to a close, and as many of you make preparations for returning your children to school, it seems appropriate to consider the stress caused by enjoying the company of the little ones during summer – and how best to deal with it, now that a new season is just around the […]
How To Laugh At Stress
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Up to this point in this series on the Healing Power of Laughter and stress reduction, I’ve explained some of the reasons that laughter is a great tool for stress reduction, both physically and mentally. In this post, I would like to offer some practical tools that will help you find the humour, and the […]
Join A Laughter Club
April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Today I wish to offer something a bit different in our consideration of laughter as tool for stress relief. Beginning in 1995, laughter yoga has begun to make an impression worldwide. It is a form of exercise developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, a Physician from Mumbai, India designed to promote spiritual healing and a sense […]
How Humour Generates A Positive Mindset
April 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Healing Power of Laughter series Part 2 of 2 How Humour Generates a Positive Mindset In the first post on Humour and Stress, I explained how the latest research has shown that laughter has powerful, positive physical effects on the body. However, that is not the only way that a good sense of […]
The Joke’s On Us – Laughter Reduces Stress
March 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Healing Power of Laughter series Part 1 of 2 The Joke’s on Us – Laughter Reduces Stress While working on the Happiness Series recently I came across a quotation that made me grin and gave me pause, causing me to consider the role of laughter and humour in stress relief – and in […]
Our Happy Journey Together
February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For the past couple of months we have been taking a journey together; a journey in pursuit of happiness. With this post that journey must come to a close though, as individuals, the pursuit of happiness continues – for all of us. My hope is that, by reading this series on happiness, you have discovered […]
