On a Personal Note

Hard Stuff:

Join me in remembering a time you made an error, felt embarrassed, doubted your competency, or were the source of someone feeling hurt. It was late last month in a counselling session, when a gentle soul of a client expressed his feelings of distress and disappointment, dare I say anger, at me.

You see, not only was my not-so brilliant intervention not effective, I had repeatedly addressed him by an incorrect name. Regardless, my lame excuse that he reminded me of a guy named Bill, I thought, “Patricia, maybe you are too old, with a poor memory, to continue offering your healing services.”

However, you can read below the rest of the story.

Uplifting Stuff:

We’re all human. We’ve all made errors. We’re all capable of trying to make amends. I made a sincere apology and committed to do better. This client and I discussed the courage it took to confront me, to assert his feelings, and ask for better. That is what he deserves. He was assertive with me and now he can be so with others. I hope he takes his success in our interaction into his work and personal life.

I am comforted that somehow I had created the emotional safety necessary for him to take an emotional risk. In the end it was a win-win for both of us. I look forward to our next session.

How has your ability to create emotional safety enhanced your relationships? ❤️🐞

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It Can Be Empowering to Change Your Name, or Not

“You may not want to change your name, but I did in less than two minutes after meeting Gwendolyn Jansma. Nearly a hundred people had gathered in a community hall to be moved, perhaps even changed, by this pixie-size woman. She knew all their names and she was about to ask me. . . READ MORE.

How to Find the Sweet Spot When Parents Disagree

Disagreements abound in relationships from politics to parenting. When parents disagree, particularly in front of their children, they need to be wary.

When I was growing up my parents did not argue at all; in front of us nor out of ear shot. My Mom did her best and Dad let his lack of anger management rule the. . . READ MORE

Understanding Ego States: Structure for the Human Psyche

When you step into the realm of Psychology 101, you inevitably encounter Freud’s ego states of id, ego, and super ego. These concepts attempt to describe our self-identity, and the childhood influences on our thoughts, behaviors, and interactions. But it doesn’t stop there. Understanding ego states really flourished when, in the 1950s. Eric Berne, an American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, pioneered Transactional Analysis (TA), making psychological concepts accessible to . . . READ MORE 

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The Crisis of Masculinity with marital therapist, Terry Real

“The wound for women is disempowerment and loss of voice, the wound for men is disconnection and loss of heart.”

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FREE ONLINE Opportunity with Patricia

How to Resolve the Blame Game in Conflicted Situations

“At the root of every tantrum and power struggle are unmet needs. People do not hear our pain when they believe they are at fault. Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need.” Marshall B. Rosenberg

Blame hinders conflict resolution by fueling resentment and defensiveness. Effective resolution requires empathy, communication, and responsibility. Blame can be replaced by creating space to listen, seeking to understand the other, and a willingness to engage in dialogue and mutually agreeable solutions. Join us to discover:

• How to acknowledge your role in the Drama Triangle and move out of it.

• Gain skills from assertiveness training and active listening.

• Know why and how to value the relationship more than being right.

11am – 11.55 am, MDT Monday, November 27.2023
Free and Open to the Public. Part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series
Register: https://forms.gle/RtQr97Es7kgFH21S6 Email Manisha Khetarpal at [email protected] or call 1-866-585-3925

Call for Hosts of a Return to Center Workshop

Organize and/or host a Return to Center workshop, based on the book of the same title and led by me, to be held in your home, workplace, volunteer organization, or community. Receive 20% of the proceeds for your personal use or favorite charity.

Workshop Description:

Join us to explore tips and tools to improve your well-being! This session is a must attend for those required to create emotional safety and connection. 

You will: 

1. Have a basic understanding of the Polyvagal Theory and the autonomic nervous system. 

2. Identify signals of emotional discomfort (danger) and signals of comfort (safety). 

3. Map your own nervous system states: Charged, Give Up and Centered. 

4. Have a list of strategies to increase calm, focus, and connection. 

5. Explore ways to ground yourself and Return to Center. 

“I am in awe of the natural ease Patricia Morgan masterfully navigates complex concepts and offers them in a way that is easy to follow and easy to put into practice. This book demonstrates a way to re-story your life and offers a measurable path to calmly and confidently step into your unique strengths and essence.

I highly recommend Return to Center to clients, family members, friends, or anyone interested in choosing to be the best version of themselves.”
Dr. Kathy Offet-Gartner, PhD, RPysch, Associate Professor, Mount Royal University and Past President, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Please email me at [email protected] or call 403-830-6919 to explore possibilities.

More Opportunities for Resilience

Presentations — In-Person or Online
Keynotes/Workshops: CLICK HERE.

Presentation Skills: For those who want one-on-one time to develop a speaking business or simply a specific message and how to effectively deliver it. CLICK HERE.

Publications: Reduced prices are available for quantity orders. To learn more about Patricia’s books CLICK HERE.

Therapeutic Counselling: Can be delivered online globally and in person in Canada. CLICK HERE.

Please let me know how I might be of service at 403-830-6919 or [email protected] 

Your Spunky Seniorpreneur, Patricia