March 29, 2024

BC therapist says it’s normal for people all over to grieve over Connecticut shooting

A therapist in Victoria says the grief felt locally for those in Connecticut is a very normal reaction. Shelley Gordon says an incident like the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary triggers our compassion and empathy. "You know, it's just part of the human suffering that we all share when there's such a tragic loss and such a needless tragic loss, … [Read more...]

Therapist questions UBCM’s motion calling for law on hoarding

The Union of BC Municipalities has called for a provincial safety law on hoarding. The mayor of Ashcroft brought the motion at the mayors’ convention, saying the problem is on the rise and communities need a tool to deal with it. However, therapist Don Collett says hoarding is a mental health issue and not a “nuisance issue.” "In … [Read more...]