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About Admin-Blog-SJT

Paul is a Family Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Reiki Master with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology who has been working with clients in Peterborough Ontario and surrounding area since the late 1990s. Over the years he has been involved in family & individual counselling and has received training in diverse and esoteric practices such as Hypnosis, Shamanic Journeying, Remote Viewing, Reiki, Philosophy, Integral Theory, and Spirituality, to name a few.

Compulsive Behaviour vs. Passion for Life

At times we are all busy working our way through daily chores, honey do lists, and personal achievements. It seems to me that we have been on a continually accelerating path toward faster and busier times. We can now receive … Continue reading

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Psychotherapy in Ontario

Well, here we are nearing the end of 2014 and we are still waiting to see the proclamation of the new College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). The process began back in 2007 and continues to this day. Some feel … Continue reading

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Minding Our Bodies

The Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario (CMHA) has been working on the promotion of a multi-year program that focuses on healthy eating and adequate exercise. The research suggests (not to anyones surprise) that our mental health is profoundly affected by … Continue reading

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Healthy Boundaries

Do you find that you are often taking care of other people’s needs at the expense of your own? Do you find yourself angry, frustrated, and resentful while at the same time feeling guilty about your feelings? Perhaps you are … Continue reading

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First Quarter Schedule 2015

Email if you would like to be placed on the class list for any of the posted events The Shadow Series January 14, 21, 28, 2015 (7 – 9 pm) Introduction to Meditation January 19, 26, February 2 (Evenings 6 … Continue reading

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Socialization and Stigma

Socialization, books and books have been written about this topic so to completely address it here may be way outside a reasonable expectation, that being said, it needs to be recognized as an influential aspect of any group dynamic. Men … Continue reading

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Personal Power vs Power Differential

How do I see the differences between personal power and power differential? Well in my view, personal power is the expression of your innate strength, convictions, responsibility, and compassion. This aspect in its healthy expression does not suggest arrogance or … Continue reading

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Masculinity vs Patriarchy

Authentic masculinity and patriarchy, what is the difference and why should we care? Well, first off I would suggest that the authentic and sacred masculine/feminine aspect for all of us is a natural expression of who we are. Patriarchy, on … Continue reading

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Meditation

Music and guided imagery will support your new meditation practice (for examples click here). Meditation … how do I do that? Do I have to sit a special way? How do I make my mind go blank? Are you kidding … Continue reading

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Theories of Behaviour

Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do or perhaps why others act in a way that seems to defy logic or reason. At times we may judge others in our lives or even harshly judge ourselves … Continue reading

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