Brian Collinson

Journeying Toward Wholeness

Entries Tagged as 'counselling'

Jungian Therapy and Divorce Counselling, Pt. 1: Loss

January 20th, 2012 · No Comments · counselling, divorce, divorce counselling, Jungian, Jungian therapy

For Jungian therapy a key focus in divorce counselling is to look at what is trying to emerge in the life of the individual as relationship ends. But before that can occur, there is often some very important, although difficult, work to be done in the ashes and shards of the dying relationship.

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Jungian Counselling & Self Awareness on the Holidays

December 27th, 2011 · No Comments · counselling, Jungian, Jungian counselling, Self, self awareness, The Holidays

Once the lead-up to the Holidays is over, there is often a quieter period in which people often come to new kinds of self awareness. This can often lead to new paths on a personal journey towards wholeness, if individuals are willing to walk them.

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Grief Counselling, Bereavement & Jack Layton

August 27th, 2011 · 7 Comments · bereavement, counselling, grief, grief counselling

The sad early passing of beloved Canadian political leader Jack Layton teaches us much about bereavement and grief counselling as archetypal experience.   Millions felt personally connected to Jack.  His warmth, deep personal conviction and love of Canadians made him a beloved figure on our political landscape. We feel deep sadness and personal loss at his sudden decline and passing.  As [...]

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Jungian psychotherapy as therapy for anxiety

May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Anxiety, counselling, Jungian psychotherapy, Psychology and Suburban Life, Psychotherapy, therapy for anxiety

In our era many certainties — economic, political, moral, work, religious — have evaporated. In many situations, people find themselves not knowing what to expect next. Anxiety is the normal outcome of this kind of life situation.

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