Life is tough. Many of us have several responsibilities that we must tend to on a daily basis: work, children, household chores, elderly parents, etc. With life being so busy, and sometimes stressful, some of us tend to coast through...
We live in a busy world. We are expected to work 8 hours a day, sit in traffic for 1-2 hours, drive the kids to hockey practice, watch their piano recitals, then come home to cook dinner and pack lunches...
As a tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, today we’re going to talk about R.E.S.P.E.C.T. In 1967, Aretha taught us a little about relationships and reminded us that a little respect can go a long way.
Couple’s therapy experts, John and...
Many of us have a little voice in our head with a running commentary of our lives. “I have to pick up the dry-cleaning today,” “I wonder what the weather is like.” “Ugh – I missed the turn.” This inner...
There are stages of change that an insect goes through as it matures. This change process is called Metamorphosis. First an egg is formed. Then, with just the right temperature and environment, larva hatches from the egg. Once the larva...
Guilt. A heavy word, a heavy feeling. Guilt can be an utterly debilitating experience because it often manifests in other painful emotions like anxiety, sadness, anger and disgust. Those who experience guilt may feel anxious over being caught or discovered...
You are at an intimate party of 30+ friends, having engaging conversations with people you have known forever. Despite being surrounded by friends who seem to enjoy your company, you feel utterly alone. If this is a familiar feeling to...
George was on his 10th year of working at a law firm. He devoted his life, neglected relationships, and sometimes missed out on significant moments with his family all so that one day he could become a partner at this...
Have you ever had one of those days when you felt irritable, overly tired, or had difficulty dealing with your regular daily routine and were unsure why you felt that way? More often than not, we can determine what is...
Decades of research has proven that emotions are universal. The idea that emotions are experienced universally suggests that regardless of where in the world you are born, or what culture you are raised in, you are born with the innate...