Blurring Boundaries: Codependency
Codependency in relationships describes a dynamic where one person takes on the role as “the giver” and the other person the receiver,...
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Kimberley Bayer MA, MEd, RCC Counselling Services
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Kimberly Bayer
Dec 22, 2022
Memories, History & Stories in Counselling
In counselling, I often facilitate a therapeutic process that draws from memories, history, and stories. Depending on the client's needs...
Kimberly Bayer
May 4, 2022
Decolonization Therapy
Healing from the forces of colonization, systemic oppression, and social injustice & violence A scan of the literature leads to the...
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 28, 2021
Feeling Hung Out to Dry?
Winding Down 2021... This past year, in the counselling setting, there has often been feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and feelings of...
Kimberly Bayer
Aug 1, 2021
Group Facilitation, Group Counselling & Workshops
Talking Circle ~ Sharing Circles ~ During these COVID-19 pandemic times, it has been my pleasure to offer group counselling,...
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 26, 2020
New Year's Resolutions?
With 2020 winding down and a new year on the horizon, it is a common tradition to set new goals. However, one study found that 80% of new...
Kimberly Bayer
Jun 25, 2020
Drawing from Assets & Capacity: Strengths-Based Counselling
Strengths-Based Counselling. Self-Determination. Resilience. Positive Psychology.
Kimberly Bayer
May 29, 2020
Tele-Health Counselling: Creative Options & Considerations
Tele-health. Online Counselling. Remote & Virtual Counselling.
Kimberly Bayer
May 1, 2020
The Healing Power of Music Therapy
Music. Receptive music therapy. Expressive music therapy.
Kimberly Bayer
Apr 10, 2020
"Isolation" ~ Coping with COVID-19 Stressors
Isolation, self-isolation and social-distancing are familiar terms with new meaning in the age of the COVID-19 global pandemic crisis. In...
Kimberly Bayer
Mar 13, 2020
Indigenous Psychologists: Thoughts on Psycho-Educational Assessments
Medicine Wheel and Indigenous Holistic Healing
Kimberly Bayer
Feb 12, 2020
Narrative Therapy & Re-Creating Life Chapters
Developed by two social workers, Michael White (Australia) and David Epston (New Zealand), narrative therapy is a systemic approach to...
Kimberly Bayer
Jan 11, 2020
Pain, Trauma, and Reaching out to Men
In recent years, there have been numerous news items on toxic masculinity and its negative effect on men's health. Toxic masculinity, or...
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 30, 2019
Trauma-Informed Counselling
Trauma-Informed Practice
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 12, 2019
Out of the Darkness: Gender Issues & Sexual Fetishes
Working with a diverse range of clients, counselling professionals should have a basic knowledge about gender identities, sexual...
Kimberly Bayer
Nov 12, 2019
Understanding Self-Harm
Understanding Self-Harm
Kimberly Bayer
Oct 10, 2019
Feminist Counselling (It's Not Just for Women!)
Feminist Counselling (It's Not Just for Women!)
Kimberly Bayer
Sep 9, 2019
Holistic Health: Physical Activity and Mental Wellness
The benefits of physical activity on mental wellness.
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