building a sustainable life.

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Many of my sessions as a practitioner revolve around similar topics: work/life balance, stress and fatigue, managing the emotions of self and others, and building resilience and buoyancy. Most of these deal with interpersonal issues or long-term goals of transformation. A topic that sometimes slips by the wayside is a client’s fidelity to their profession.

When Work Gets Complicated: Fidelity, Values, and Dual Relationships: Part 1  

February 19, 2026
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Just wanted to let you know that I’m going to be presenting at the Church Mental Health Summit on October 10 along with 50+ other presenters…

The Church Mental Health Summit is this Week!

October 7, 2024
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Reminder: The Church Mental Health Summit is on October 10. If you’ve been on the fence about registering, I highly encourage you to be a part of this one-day virtual event for Church ministry leaders!

Reminder: Church Mental Health Summit 2024!

September 23, 2024
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The Church Mental Health Summit is just a few weeks away on October 10 and this is a reminder to register. I believe this event is a much-needed resource for churches, and I don’t want you to miss it…

Church Mental Health Summit 2024 – Will Be Here Soon!

September 16, 2024
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In this article I explore ways to build trust and transparency in mentorship and professional supervision. I’m sharing the 4 key steps that help to do this, including listening, responding, patience and clarity of purpose. Read more to find out how to foster an environment of trust and safety.

Building Transparency in mentoring and professional supervision 

December 8, 2022
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Today I’m sharing some important and exciting news; we (myself and Adrienne) will be stepping down as Senior Ministers of C3 Church Robina in November this year. We have been preparing for this over the last 5 years in consultation with C3 Church leadership. In consultation and with affirmation of C3 and our board, we are delighted to name Josh

Hello all, 

October 6, 2022
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Why do many relationships survive life’s traumas but some do not?The death of a child, major injury, acute sickness or intense financial pressure are some of the reasons given for relationship breakdown. Yet, some relationships grow stronger and deeper through similar difficulties. The passion to live in harmony One major characteristic of relationships that thrive in difficulty is their ability

Adaptability — A key to thriving relationships during life’s storms

June 16, 2020
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Healthy key relationships don’t just happen. They are built over time, flowing out of a healthy well-being, with intentional interactions to develop relationships. In three blogs we have have explored the following builders of healthy key relationships. 1 Experiencing belonging and connectedness. 2 Proactively construct enduring relationships 3 Communicate effectively and transparently Today we explore the fourth builder: healthy conflict

2 steps to managing conflict

May 27, 2020
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2 things that build trust: Listening and Affirmation Have you noticed that when you talk with emotionally healthy influencers and leaders you feel listened to, affirmed and encouraged? There is something about the way they consistently listen with empathy and speak with clarity that builds trust. You are made to feel safe and valued and that you belong. There are

2 builders, 2 impeders and 2 destroyers of Effective Communication

May 20, 2020