Steve Braun
Choose Your Hard
I can be pretty blunt at times. I’m not afraid to give feedback or ask the tough questions. With over a decade working in the field of...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Goals Aren't An Escape From Pain
Don’t make this mistake when goal setting: Many times we set goals to run away from something. ‘When I lose 20 pounds I’ll finally be...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
The Internal Game
Growing up I played competitive hockey at a high level. I was a decent enough player but I don't believe I reached those tiers based on...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Men and Loneliness
Here’s why so many men feel lonely: My friend and I recently returned from our annual ‘guys’ fishing trip in the Cariboo. We met up with...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
First Vehicle
How many of you remember your very first vehicle? If you were anything like me, it probably wasn't much to look at or write home about....
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Emotions
A client came into my office the other day visibly upset. Before even taking her coat off and sitting down she blurted out, ‘God I’m so...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Continuous Action
A close friend of mine recently celebrated 7 years of sobriety. A huge accomplishment that I’ve had the pleasure of watching from the...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Making Mistakes
As Canadians, our politeness is almost inherent. We are quick to say sorry almost through reflex-even when we aren’t in the wrong. While...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Balance
Balance. It seems to be a buzzword, flippantly thrown around as some perfect ideal to be achieved. The only problem is that nobody ever...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Maps
I remember sitting around the dinner table with my Dad as a kid, studying a huge map of the Pacific Coast. We were planning our route to...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Happiness
"I just want to be happy." I hear this all the time. It's a broad statement but it perfectly articulates how my clients just want to...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Many people have this understanding of therapy as a long, slow burn. One of the main therapeutic modalities that I use in my practice is...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
The Likeability Cage
I’ve been working with a female client for about a month, working on boundaries and self worth. When I asked her, “Who’s taking care of...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Men and Therapy
This is dedicated to the guys today, but it can easily apply to anyone. I was driving with a buddy up in the bush the other day when...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Changing the Optics of Coaching
I’ve been posting little glimpses into my life, my feelings and my thought process for a couple months now and I thank you all for the...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Meditation and Trauma
I was referred a client recently who was frustrated with the results he was getting with his 12 step program. He had just over a year...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Grief and Groundhogs
Happy Groundhog Day! Apparently our local prognosticator Okanagan Okie did NOT see his shadow and we can expect an early spring! I have...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Coaching From Home
I want to share this story of my experience yesterday because it could be a game changer for someone who isn't informed. I was on a...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
What Is Your Why?
I've been talking a lot about goals lately which is understandable as we are officially a week into the New Year. Many have used this as...
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Steve Braun
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Success and Fulfillment
I have to admit, I sometimes take my life for granted. It can be so easy to get caught up in the day to day hustle and bustle that I...
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