I wanted to let you know that I will be retiring from clinical practice as of December 19, 2023. I feel that the time is right for me to move on to the next phase of my life. It has been a privilege working with all my clients, and I want to express my gratitude … The post Upcoming Retirement December 19, 2023 appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

As we near the end of 2021, here are some interesting ideas (around commemorating life events and tattoos for December…and a wish. You’re never too old for tattoos!  There are many reasons that we use ‘ink’ to commemorate life events.  As someone who gifted me with a tattoo for a significant birthday, I agree with … The post Interesting Ideas for December 2021 appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

While T. S. Eliot said that “April is the cruelest month”, I think that November runs a close second (except for Remembrance Day on November 11).  November is sandwiched between the colourful splendor and Thanksgiving celebrations of October and the joys that December’s holiday season can bring.  It is a month of grey, wet days, … The post Interesting Ideas for November 2021 appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

Welcome to the Friendship edition of Interesting Ideas! As Covid case numbers continue to decline (at least where I live in Ontario), and restrictions are removed; many of us are deciding how much (or little) we want to re-enter our pre-pandemic social lives.  This may involve questions around reconnecting with relationships that we let go … The post Interesting Ideas for October 2021 appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

Welcome to the end of September!  For many of us, September feels like the beginning of a new year (with return to school, routines and ramped up schedules) more than January 1 ever does. In this time of Covid, previous September routines have been complicated with concerns about case numbers and the latest safety precautions.  … The post Interesting Ideas for September 2021 appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

Labour Day (in Canada) is fast approaching–with hopefully the end to any more heatwaves!  As we come to the official end of Summer 2021, here are some articles that I found to be worth a read…Enjoy! The Difficult Questions About Vaccine Status Every stage of the pandemic has asked that we change and/or learn new … The post Interesting Ideas for August 2021 appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

As I write this post, it’s early July and incredibly warm—not a fan of 39 degree days!  I have no idea where we’ll be by the end of July when this blog is scheduled to be posted.  My hope is that we will be farther along in opening back up, as more of us are … The post Interesting Ideas for July 2021 appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

Life continues to be interesting. Depending on where you live, and the status of your vaccination schedule, your life may be seeing signs of returning to some sort of pre-pandemic normalcy.    While many of us have been craving and dreaming of being out in the world, now that the reality is getting closer, many … The post Interesting Ideas for June 2021 appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

We talk about guilt a lot.  Not only is it one of the most common topics of discussion during therapy, but it’s also a buzzword in our conversations with others.  “I feel so guilty about eating that second piece of cake.”  “My guilty COVID pleasure is binge-watching Sponge Bob Square Pants.”  “My partner makes me … The post Shame and Guilt and Regret…Oh My! appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more

Covid-19 has brought us all many curve balls in the past 14 months.  We have collectively had to adapt, pivot, react, adjust and so much more. I thought this post from the archives spoke to our collective need to be able to cope and that we don’t always cope as well as we might.  I … The post From the Archives: When Life Throws You a Curve Ball appeared first on Blaikie Psychotherapy ..read more