Month: January 2021

Trends in Adult Education

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This post is in regards to the article: Adult Education: Workplace Training and Diversity (ukessays.com) The author of this article references researchers from five articles. The conclusion was made that they all agree on three main things that need to be focused on in education. First, teachers need to receive training so that they feel … Read more

Mindsets & learning a new language

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Our oldest son, Michael, is waiting to do his defense on his doctoral thesis. He is studying mindsets as they affect higher education Japanese students learning English as a Foreign Language. He asked his father and I if we would read it and help prepare him for his viva (defense). We feel underqualified to say … Read more

Moonwalking with Einstein

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Memory is an interesting topic to think about. How do we help our staff/students remember the important things? Joshua Foer in his book Moonwalking with Einstein, shares his experience in competing in a memory contest. He initially was skeptical thinking that the people he was watching in these contests were some kind of savants. Then … Read more

Mental Wellness during COVID

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Collectively Supporting Mental Health and Wellness During COVID-19 — Academica Forum Mental Health and Wellness has been a topic of discussion for many years. Bell is known for their program to support people opening up discussions about mental health challenges. We are seeing a new wave of mental health issues with the on-set of COVID-19. … Read more

COVID and Violence Against Women

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https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/4/statement-ed-phumzile-violence-against-women-during-pandemic My work centers around leading an organization that cares for women and children either fleeing or dealing with the effects of violence. One of the unexpected, or maybe more accurately, unintended consequences of government lockdowns is the very real struggle for many women who are now more isolated and trapped than prior to COVID … Read more

Trends in the field of gender-based violence (#4, post 1)

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Technology, Gender-Based Violence and the Shadow Pandemic | Centre for International Governance Innovation (cigionline.org) Our agency (Cowichan Women Against Violence) was not surprised with the increase of violence toward women and children when COVID-19 required people to isolate. Isolation increases the risk of violence towards the vulnerable. Abusers can ‘hide’ more easily. This article addresses … Read more

About Deb

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When the last of our 5 children were almost through high school I became interested in Narrative Therapy.  The opportunity came for me to complete a Master’s in counselling and become a Narrative Therapist, during which time I was able to complete my certification as a Hurley/Donson Certified Enneagram Trainer (personality typology).  In my employment … Read more

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