Life is a therapist...

There's some things that I regret Some words I wish had gone unsaid Some starts That had some bitter endings Been some bad times I've been through Damage I could not undo Some things I wish I could do all all over again But it don't really matter When life gets that much harder It makes you that much stronger Some pages turned Some bridges burned But there were lessons learned Every tear that had to fall from my eyes Everyday I wondered how I'd get through the night Every change life has thrown me I'm thankful for every break in my heart I'm grateful for every scar Some pages turned Some bridges burned But there were lessons learned There's mistakes that I have made Some chances I just threw away Some roads I never should've taken Been some signs I didn't see Hearts that I hurt needlessly Some wounds That I wish I could have one more chance to mend But it don't make no difference The past can't be rewritten You get the life you're g...

Despite my greatest intentions, my motivation is running a little low these days and I've struggled to come up with new and interesting topics to write about. So I want to ask you: What interests you? What do you want to learn more about? What do you want to know my thoughts or perspectives on? Comment here with your ideas and I'll use them as starting points for future blog posts. Perhaps this will be the spark my creativity needs to get pumping again :)

Ov er the weekend I stumbled onto a blog that seems to be exactly what I've been searching for in terms of practical ideas for counselling rather than just overviews of various theories and methodologies. It is the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)'s Counselling Connect , the "new blog where you will find stories, perspectives and ideas about the profession of counselling and psychotherapy in Canada."  So far I love it, and I hope you will too! I've already been inspired by new ideas for my own practice as well as information on continuing education and certification courses that are available to me. The tags are very helpful in bringing you to the specific posts that will be of most interest/relevance to you. My only real disappointment is that, so far, there doesn't seem to be very much in the way of commenting or discussions. I am hesitant to leave many comments of my own as a result -- cue memories of being back in the classroom ...