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Candace Plattor, M.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Candace Plattor, M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies.

Archives for 2013

December 30, 2013 by Candace Plattor

New Year’s Resolutions? Try Intentions Instead

In the immortal words of John Lennon, another year is over and a new one's just begun. Isn't it interesting how we, as a society, agree that this is the time to give ourselves and our lives a complete and total new makeover? We have decided that at this time of the year we will revisit the year we're leaving behind, dissecting it to see what worked for us and what didn't. And on top of that, we need to make sure that we meet all of our "resolutions" quickly and perfectly or else we have … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions? Try Intentions Instead

Filed Under: Choice point to stop addiction, Intentions, Recovery from addiction, Staying clean and sober takes work

November 20, 2013 by Candace Plattor

Rob Ford’s Dilemma: His Denial or Our Blind Spots?

Unfortunately, Toronto’s mayor Rob Ford has become quite the laughingstock. He’s the guy people love to shoot down at the water cooler—and anyone who watches late night TV is aware that of the comedic fodder he’s been supplying the hosts for far too long. I’m sure I’m not the only one wondering how this situation has gotten so out of hand, giving Canada a huge black eye on the international landscape. ADDICTION DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT The way I see it is that this sort of fiasco doesn’t … [Read more...] about Rob Ford’s Dilemma: His Denial or Our Blind Spots?

Filed Under: Helping vs. Enabling, Loved ones of addicts, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones

November 13, 2013 by Candace Plattor

The Secret of Self-Respect: We Teach Other People How to Treat Us

Well-known TV icon Dr. Phil sometimes comes up with wonderful sayings and slogans, such as his classic “How’s THAT been workin’ for ya?” It’s a great question, designed to keep us on track in our lives— because if the way we’ve been doing something isn’t working, it could very well be time to try another way. The other Dr. Phil-ism I like and use a lot—in both my personal and professional lives—is this one: We teach other people how to treat us. I absolutely believe this to be true, although … [Read more...] about The Secret of Self-Respect: We Teach Other People How to Treat Us

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October 10, 2013 by Candace Plattor

“Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: Surviving the Holidays” Free Tele-Class

Is loving an addict driving you crazy? Are you at your wit’s end, trying to cope with this situation? Are you worried about how to deal with the upcoming Holiday Season? All too often, loved ones of people struggling with addiction suffer right along with them, not knowing what they can do to help—and often doing things that actually enable the addiction to continue. For those of you who are loved ones of people with addictions, the holidays can be a most stressful time. On Wednesday, December … [Read more...] about “Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: Surviving the Holidays” Free Tele-Class

Filed Under: Loved ones of addicts, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones, Taming the chaos at Christmas, Where to turn when loving an addict

October 2, 2013 by Candace Plattor

Sometimes Love Looks like “No”: When to Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with someone who is in active addiction? What needs to happen for that to occur? If you are in that situation, you have probably wondered about this many times. THE QUESTION OF THE DAY Several weeks ago I was interviewed on Talk Recovery radio, a new program on Vancouver’s Co-Op Radio station, dealing with addiction and recovery issues. I was honored to be chosen as their very first guest, and I had a great time talking with the interviewers about … [Read more...] about Sometimes Love Looks like “No”: When to Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries

Filed Under: Helping vs. Enabling, Loved ones of addicts, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones, Where to turn when loving an addict Tagged With: Addiction in the family, Helping vs. Enabling, if a loved one is struggling with addiction, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones, Where to turn when loving an addict

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