Melanie Jill Konynenberg

Penticton Clinical Counsellor-virtual sessions available for BC residents In consideration of Easter weekend, I wanted to share a blog post that reflects on "the bigger picture" and offers a sense of meaning and hope. ------------- Viktor Frankl (1905–1997) was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor who founded logotherapy,   the "third school" of Viennese psychotherapy. He is well known for his seminal book, Man's Search for Meaning , which shares his experiences as a...

When individuals seek therapy, they often hear of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a go-to method. From my clinical experience, doctors and other practitioners are often unaware of other approaches, which also have a solid research-base. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a heavily researched, evidence-based psychological intervention with over 1,350 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published as of early 2025. ACT centers around increasing psychological flexibility (the...

Emotional intelligence shapes how we understand ourselves and connect with others. It influences how we handle stress, communicate, and make decisions. Developing emotional intelligence can transform your personal life and career by helping you navigate challenges with greater flexibility while building stronger relationships. Noticing and naming felt emotions/sensations can help build emotional intelligence What Emotional Intelligence Means Emotional intelligence, often called EI or EQ, is...