

Do you Know about Caregiver Burnout?
Have you heard of caregiver fatigue or caregiver burnout? As parents, we probably all experience it to some degree, but when we are...

Carla Friesen / Carla Friesen Counselling & Coaching / ©2020 carlafriesen
Jan 28, 20214 min read


Have you Noticed that Emotions can Amplify Pain?
I usually talk about my daughter Greta because she is the one with prominent chronic pain; however, today I will start out talking about...

Carla Friesen / Carla Friesen Counselling & Coaching / ©2020 carlafriesen
Jan 21, 20212 min read


Is your Child with Chronic Pain Highly Sensitive?
A highly sensitive person is someone who often experiences things more intensely than others do. Sounds, lights, music, emotions,...

Carla Friesen / Carla Friesen Counselling & Coaching / ©2020 carlafriesen
Jan 14, 20212 min read


Who's in Charge?
“The best way to reduce a pain problem is to help your child learn ways to function (such as participating in school, doing homework and...

Carla Friesen / Carla Friesen Counselling & Coaching / ©2020 carlafriesen
Jan 12, 20212 min read


What Part of You Needs a Little More Attention?
I have been meeting with a life coach lately and she gave me some homework this week. She asked me to think about the continuous dance...

Carla Friesen / Carla Friesen Counselling & Coaching / ©2020 carlafriesen
Jan 7, 20212 min read