Author: Christopher Saxton

Christopher Saxton

Love and Connection to Others

May 25, 2014February 8, 2023 Attachment, Couples, EFT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Love, Pastoral counselling, Relationships, Self Esteem, Therapy, Uncategorized

Human beings are hard wired to need love and connection. From birth to death, love is not just the focus of human lives; rather it is the life force of ... Read more

AA, Recovery, and a Higher Power

February 23, 2014February 8, 2023 Addiction, Church, Pastoral counselling, Recovery, Religion, Self Esteem, Spirituality

I have been reflecting on AA and the Higher Power… So much of the resistance to AA and other fellowships seems to come because of the instance that the alcoholic ... Read more

Pre and Postmarital sex – an Anglican perspective

February 11, 2014February 8, 2023 Church, Pastoral counselling, Religion, Self Esteem, Sexuality, Spirituality, Therapy, Uncategorized

I have several friends and clients who because of my Anglican seminary training ask me about the religious or church“rules” concerning sex. Specifically what are the religious “rules” as regards ... Read more

The Impostor Syndrome

February 7, 2014February 8, 2023 Addiction, Impostor syndrome, Parentified Children, Self Esteem, Therapy

Don’t be fooled by me. Don’t be fooled by the face I wear For I wear a mask, a thousand masks, Masks that I’m afraid to take off And none ... Read more

Rob Ford, Addiction, and the Santa Claus Parade

December 7, 2013February 8, 2023 Addiction

I have watched with interest the travails of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford play out over these past months. Addiction and recovery play a large role in both my personal and ... Read more

Adult Children of Addictions

November 13, 2013February 8, 2023 Addiction

Many who grew up in families affected by the disease of alcoholism never did really grow up in many ways. Yes, they grew up physically — but emotionally, psychologically, and ... Read more