by Carol Fredrek You’ve experienced grief and loss at one time in your life. As a child the loss may have involved the death of a parent, pet, or friend; your parents separation or divorce; the breakup with a boyfriend; or losing an important toy. As a young adult you weren’t accepted into … [Read more...] about The Truth About Grief and Loss
General Wellness
Finding Balance
This is a photo of the balcony at a amazing resort in Negril, Jamaica that I was at three years ago. I spent a number of hours on this daybed reading, resting, listening to the sounds of nature and light yoga. Connecting with such a peaceful place made me realize what really is important. We live in … [Read more...] about Finding Balance
Finding Strength
This is a photo that I took in our cabin at Emerald Lake four years ago. I find the image very peaceful and it brings back memories of a time that was fraught with a significant struggle and challenge in my life. This image is a reminder of a time that my relationship with someone that I care deeply … [Read more...] about Finding Strength
A Journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
By Carol Fredrek, Registered Psychologist Originally I wanted to write a blog post about neurological conditions which would have included spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s. This became quite overwhelming as each have their own etiology, treatment, emotional and … [Read more...] about A Journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Brenè Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
Brenè Brown is a qualitative researcher who has translated her work into “storytelling”. She speaks to her audience in a language that is understood by all of us. She has an amazing sense of humor with a topic that could clearly be difficult for some. … [Read more...] about Brenè Brown: The Power of Vulnerability