December 8th, 2024 – East Uniacke, Nova Scotia – Penny Lane – Pebbles Chasing Vinnie
I Wish Schools Taught Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
My job is support staff within Nova Scotia’s public school system. I wish all schools introduced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in the elementary grades. Then, continued to teach and practice its four core modules: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness up until graduation. Imagine how much better the world would be if students practiced…
Athens, Greece – Michael & Helios
June 23rd, 2018 – Athens, Greece – Ancient Agora Museum – Michael With Sun-God Helios
Meet Vinnie: My Protective & Loyal Doberdor Companion
We rescued two dogs from Texas, Pebbles (by the window) and Vinnie (on the blanket). Both dogs love us, unconditionally, and Vinnie has a special bond with me. He’s my guard dog. My protector. He checks in on me, follows me, wants to be where I am. Vinnie is a Labrador and Doberman mix called…
Al Rayyan, Qatar – Sheikh Faisel’s Cheetah
January 13th, 2018 – Al Rayyan, Qatar – Sheikh Faisal’s Museum – His Cheetah
Mama Said Bring A Sweater Or Jacket
Originally Published: September 22nd, 2024 My mother said bring a sweater or jacket. You can always take it off. S, 🌻
Insights On Worry & Inner Peace
I am not impervious to worry. I still have moments of fear or self-doubt. What’s changed is my practiced ability to emotionally regulate and check the facts. It’s my practiced ability to be skillful and ask myself, “How important is this?” It’s asking myself, “Am I going to let this (person, place or thing) rob…
Cologne, Germany – Green, Orange, Yellow, Pink & Great St. Martin Church
December 19th, 2017 – Cologne, Germany – Green, Orange, Yellow, Pink & Great St. Martin Church