As a therapist, it can be easy to assume that someone who is feeling sad, has a loss of interest in activities, trouble with sleep, doesn’t have energy or motivation, is suffering from depression. As a matter of fact, millions and millions of people suffer with it. However before we can consider depression as a ...
We all have some sort of adversity in our life. There is often a struggle that goes with it. The way you respond or react to it will make all the difference. It’s also a chance to learn, grow and develop resilience. Perhaps you handle it in ways you are proud, and other times where ...
As a parent, you may compare yourself to others and feel that you come up short. There is this notion that you need to be a super-parent and do it all. You notice that your friends spend more time with their children, do better crafts than you, eat more nutritious meals, etc. These perfect parents ...
I’m guessing most of you are ready for this election season to be over. Polarization is all around us. It leads to rifts amongst family members and friends. People wonder how anyone could vote for a candidate other than the one they are voting for. I was recently out to dinner with a friend and ...
I’m guessing most of you have heard the term codependency. You might wonder if you are codependent in your relationship. One of the signs is that you put your partner's needs above your own. You rely on this other person to the extent that you sacrifice your own boundaries and identity. People who are codependent ...
Resiliency can be many things based on whom you ask. It is your ability to bounce back after adversity. Resilience is something that helps you weather life’s storms, whether they are personal or professional. Even when things are difficult, you know you can get through them. You have faith that things will get better. Adaptability ...
You or someone you love might struggle with ADHD. It can be frustrating to be the person with it, as well as live with someone who does. You may be wondering if there are some things that can help. The good news is that there is all kind of tools to assist, if you/the person ...
At some point in your life you or someone you love may have thoughts of suicide. Perhaps this person even made an attempt. For most people this is a very difficult topic. September is suicide prevention month, the purpose of which is to educate the community and bring awareness about mental health and tools for ...
As a therapist I have seen and heard all kinds of emotional manipulation. This form of abuse is used to gain power or control over someone. It is often subtle, making you wonder if it is really occurring, or making you feel like you are going crazy, and have to walk on eggshells. It can ...
Do you struggle with low self-esteem? Don’t worry you are not alone. Many people struggle. The good news is that there are all sorts of things you can do to improve it. Self-esteem is your interpretation of your self-worth. This goes deeper than self-confidence and it taps into the value that you hold of yourself. ...
