Let's strive for an experience that is in line with our goals and values, rather than get lost in the holiday hustle.
on powering off.
What happens when we lose access to technology? Can we handle being disconnected from our devices? A sneaky experiment shows us how hard it is to power off.
on the World Series and boys not crying.
Our men live in a world that has long associated crying and expressing emotion as an overtly 'feminine' trait, rather than a human trait. It often connotes weakness, shame, inadequacy, and a sense that one is 'too sensitive'...As a parent to a growing boy, I relish any opportunity where my children can learn that experiencing things deeply doesn't make them weak, it makes them alive.
on ways we remember.
Cherry trees, hot dog dates, and watching football 'with dad'. The ways we mark our losses are as varied and diverse as we are.
on swings and water bottles.
My big girl asked for a push on the swing. But really, she was asking for so much more.
welcome here.
Greetings visitors! It is a pleasure to have you here. I am Sabrina Friesen, owner/operator of Bloom Counselling & Consulting, and it’s so nice to have you stop by. The website is presently ‘under construction’ and because my computer skills are lacking – I haven’t yet figured out how to get one of those handy … Continue reading welcome here.
