Tag Archives: psychology

True Crime as Entertainment

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Ryan Buesnel

I have always been a true crime buff. As I child, I distinctly remember my Dad regularly bringing home a periodical magazine titled Murder Casebook. Each edition of Murder Casebook would profile a different serial killer, with the first volume … Continue reading →

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Creativity and Recovering from Addiction

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

Over the past several months I have had the honour of facilitating weekly SMART meetings at Lugar Brae Uniting Church. For the uninitiated, SMART is an acronym for Self- Management Recovery Training. Its purpose is to use a range of … Continue reading →

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Anxiety in the Desert of the World: A Short Reflection

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Ryan Buesnel

I am told by reputable sources that anxiety is an affliction that is not only widespread, but is also one that is particularly well suited to the present age.  But who can really understand our own time? I have long … Continue reading →

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