Written By: Dr. Gloria Lee, Registered Psychologist As you are prepping for the holiday season, some of you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the hustle and bustle of this month. You’re busy buying and wrapping gifts, baking cookies, attending office parties, showing up for your kids’ Christmas
Written By: Dr. Nardeen Awadalla, Registered Psychologist What do you picture when you think of winter? Getting up on a cold, gloomy, dark, morning dreading the weather outside? A lot of people experience a negative shift in their mood and motivation when winter comes, and feelings of loneliness can increase.
Written By: Isabel Bleim, MCP, Registered Clinical Counsellor Active listening is the first lesson that all therapists learn. It cultivates a relationship of safety, trust, and care. In your everyday life, knowing how to actively listen can deepen your connection with loved ones. Can you think of people who you
Written By: Dr. Gloria Lee, Registered Psychologist Most of you may think that you are an honest person. But research shows that the average adult lies 1 to 2 times a day and is lied to 10 to 200 times a day. The psych-illogical thing is, none of us
Written by: Isabel Bleim, MCP, RCC, CCC It’s nearly Easter! Many of us associate this time of year with the chocolate-hiding bunny, but what is Easter really about? Theologians tell us that Easter encapsulates the concepts of forgiveness, redemption, and love. Regardless of our religious/spiritual affiliation, or adherence to atheism,
