- Monthly Archives: February 2014

Transitions
Like the seasons changing, any change in our life can come with a struggle. Sometimes it’s helpful to talk to someone about the change you are going through. Getting an outsider’s perspective helps generate clarity. I am currently going through many changes. I have had a new son born in the last two months, and […]

Creating and Manifesting a Vision
Behind the face of a Spanish colonial house in the heart of a small city on the Yucatan Peninsula lies a peaceful oasis for the healthy traveler. This garden of tranquility was created by Beate and Paul Epp, two Saskatchewan farmers who had a dream, turned it into a vision, which they followed to create […]

New Years Resolutions (or how to change a bad habit and start a positive pattern)
I did an interview on CFAX Cafe Victoria with Bruce Williams today on New Years Resolutions. It made me realize that my efforts to keep this blog going have not been so successful. New beginnings, like the start of a year, a month or a week, often give us the impetus to break an old […]

A New Beginning
Welcome to the recently updated website for Ben Kotler Counselling. There are two recent big changes to my counselling practice. One, is the addition of this blog, where I will occasionally write thoughts and articles about personal growth and mental health. The other, is the opening of a new office in beautiful Shawnigan Lake, British […]