There are various types of attachments patterns that are taught to Psychology students, usually very early on in their programs. I recall learning about them way back in my first year Introduction to Psychology class. However, it is not until...
Self-compassion is important
Though building and maintaining one’s self-esteem is stressed as fundamental to good mental health, I have found through my work that too few of us have spent enough time developing another trait that is fundamental to our well-being:...
Winter. Is. Coming! And we’re not alone in wanting to prepare for the change in weather. When the weather starts to change, many animal species begin to prepare for this. Birds migrate to warmer climates, bears retreat into a den, while...
Counsellors often hear clients saying that they didn’t seek therapy prior because they typically talk about their feelings with other friends. Some counsellors might have even heard their clients saying that talking to their friends is free!
However, talking to a...
Over the past few decades, numerous psychotherapies have been developed in an attempt to assist individuals in overcoming their presenting concerns. One such therapy that has received particular interest in recent years is EMDR.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a new form...
In an era where physical distance no longer restricts an individual’s ability to access services now offered via telephone and online, one wonders whether counselling services can also be provided in this manner and, if so, if they are as...
It is estimated that about 1 in 5 people will experience significant anxiety at some point in their life. Social anxiety, in particular, is defined as intense anxiety that arises in social situations, whether one is experiencing it firsthand or...
Today, a high percentage of marriages end up in divorce. This fact has led many to spend years trying to uncover what makes or breaks a relationship. One of these people is Dr. John Gottman, a researcher who is known...
Jealousy is a natural emotion that many people experience at some point in their lives. Sometimes jealousy can be helpful, but at other times it can be painful and difficult to manage. There is a reason why Shakespeare equated jealousy...
The brain is constantly at work. Even when we’re doing nothing, it doesn’t just stop. When presented with something of interest within our external environment, like a magician performing a magic trick or breath-taking scenery, the brain is instantly engaged...