by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
“More ISTDP, less bullshit.” a client of mine during a session in August 2023 (shared with permission)
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… How do you feel about getting angry? If you’re like many of my clients, you might believe there’s something wrong with you for feeling angry. You might even think something bad or dangerous will happen if you let yourself...
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… When people initially contact me to do counselling and therapy, they often say: “I want to work on how to deal with my emotions”. That’s a worthwhile goal because our emotions are a hugely significant part...
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… I often get asked for book recommendations which is great because reading and learning is an important part of positive change. I remember learning years ago that including reading books in the counselling or therapy process...
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… Whether I like it or not, as a New Year approaches I find myself grappling with the possibility of participating in the popular cultural phenomena of crafting a “new year’s resolution” or not. This year I...
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… I’m happy to share the news of my first article in the HuffPost! It’s called 5 Things You Can Stop Feeling Bad About. I was inspired to write this article based on observing many people (including myself) feeling...
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… Sometimes, a counselling session with someone starts out with the client saying something like this: “I’ve got depression” or “I’m depressed”. Whenever I hear that, my ears perk up even...
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… Last week, I happened upon this writing I did on Jan 24, 2004. During that time, I was preparing to apply for doing my Masters in Counselling Psychology. I decided to do some volunteer work to strengthen my application. At...
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… Do you notice some internal conflict going on? If you do, that would be really normal. Do you wonder how to resolve internal conflict? Or if it will ever resolve? Maybe a part of you really wants to speak up more about...
by Kim Boivin-Sonolet
This is How Positive Change Happens… A good apology is one of the best gifts to give and receive. Do you know how to give a good apology? When I do couples counselling, I really get to see how people give and receive apologies. I get to see the kinds of...
