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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.

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The “Magic Question” Can Tell You a Lot

… [Read more...] about The “Magic Question” Can Tell You a Lot

Filed Under: Addiction Tagged With: Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, asking for help when loving an addict

Everyone is Affected,
and Everyone Needs to Heal

The addict in your family isn’t the only person that needs to heal and recover. Anyone in a family dealing with addiction is affected, and everyone needs to heal. It’s good if you can learn how to be a healthy role model for this in your family. … [Read more...] about Everyone is Affected,
and Everyone Needs to Heal

Filed Under: Addiction recovery Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction in the family, Helping vs. Enabling

When Gambling Becomes a Problem:

5 Things the Super Bowl Tells Us The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, drawing millions of viewers, parties, and—more than ever—sports bets. For many, placing a friendly wager on the big game is a fun and social activity. But for others, gambling can become more than just a game; it can spiral into an addiction that affects their financial stability, relationships, and overall well-being. According to the American Gaming Association, “A record $1,390,000,000 is … [Read more...] about When Gambling Becomes a Problem:

Filed Under: Gambling addiction Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, gambling addiction

Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love

As we find ourselves on the cusp of another Valentine's Day, I can't help but reflect on how swiftly the past year has flown by. For many, including my former self, this day was fraught with emotional turmoil. My history as a self-critical, codependent individual made Valentine's Day a source of dread, whether I was entangled in a dysfunctional relationship or facing the day alone, yearning for companionship. The Valentine's Day Struggle In the past, Valentine's Day highlighted my … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love

Filed Under: Addiction and Codependency Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction and Codependency, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care

Spiritual Self-Care

When trying to figure out what your Spiritual self-care should be, take a look at what makes sense to you and go from there. There is no right or wrong way to do this – and you are spiritually safe right where you are. … [Read more...] about Spiritual Self-Care

Filed Under: Self-care Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care

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