Author Archives: pcraighead

As I write there are a number of phenomena occurring in Alberta. The most pressing issue many of us in the province are facing is the danger of losing a home and livelihood because of forest fires. I pray that God would prevent life’s being lost, and homes being destroyed. The second issue all ofContinue reading “May 2023”

It is over halfway through April, and I just haven’t had a message to give you so haven’t written a newsletter till now. You ask what/why?! Its not for the lack of subjects to write about, nor a lack of energy. I just ran out of confidence that anyone out there cared about the messagesContinue reading “April 2023”

Move over emotional intelligence, self awareness is the new buzzword! Reading the majority of websites promoting staff/ personal advancement its clear that awareness is the new trend. The reason – whereas emotional intelligence (Daniel Goleman) is actually quite complex to navigate, with lots of loopholes, on the face of it self awareness is pretty obvious.Continue reading “March 2023”

February is usually a hectic SAD month (seasonal affective disorder) for many of my friends. Not surprisingly it is the month that encourages many Calgarians to spend a few weeks away at an all inclusive resort in a warm location! If we measure the emotional temperature of North Americans at the beginning of 2023 (LegerContinue reading “February 2023”

The reasons for retiring are numerous, but the major one that drove my decision was my desire to be relevant wherever I was in my life phase. I didnt think I could continue being relevant clinically for much longer! Having now been out of the clinical world for two years, and it being a NewContinue reading “January 2023 Newsletter”

For many this season brings with it a mix-match of emotions. The happiness of being together is tainted with memories of loss and loneliness. Its not surprising then that this isn’t always a time of joy for individuals or families. This year emotions are running deep for me. I miss my kids; I am sadContinue reading “December 2022”

This month heralds a number of new developments. Those of you who read last month’s newsletter may have been dismayed at the announcement that I had decided to not market for further referrals through the academy. As you recall, I suggested that I would continue to help those already referred but would move more ofContinue reading “November 2022”

As I watch the seasons change this fall, I am impressed by the way our environment seems to take it all in its stride. Although there is a little bit of groaning there is also a sense of expectation for what is to come. Is there a lesson there for us to grasp and takeContinue reading “October 2022”

It’s a new academic year and there are new beginnings for almost everyone! For my wife and I this fall will see our continued commitment to visit our kids and their families in Vancouver and Victoria, with our new beginning being ownership of a new condo in Calgary. On a more sombre note, this fallContinue reading “September 2022”

Moving on, one day at a time. My creative juices just weren’t flowing during my newsletters in March to June, for which I apologize greatly to those who took the time to read them! The first 6 months of the year are somewhat of a blur, with significant periods away from home; and quite differentContinue reading “July August 2022”