Written By: Dr. Gloria Lee, Registered Psychologist Many of my clients come from families where they were regularly criticized or shamed for doing something that their parents deemed “wrong” or “bad”. Parents would often explain that criticizing or shaming was how they “taught” their children to do better in life
Written by: Dr. Gloria Lee, Registered Psychologist When a new client tells me about their depression, they often wonder why they aren’t getting any better or perhaps even getting worse. Some have been taking antidepressants for years or even decades, but haven’t seen much improvement. The psych-illogical thing is, your
Written by: Dr. Nardeen Awadalla, PsyD, Doctoral Clinician Sometimes it can feel like life is happening to you and you’re trying to keep your head above water. In times like this, while it might look like everything is fine on the outside, you might be feeling dissatisfied or uneasy on
Written By: Heather Aikman, MCP, Registered Clinical Counsellor Panic attacks can happen out of the blue and feel terrifying. They are a sudden and intense fear when there is no clear danger. Panic attacks can be triggered or spontaneous. Often your heart is racing, you’re struggling to breathe, you feel
Written by Laura Brook, RSW, MSW, Counsellor and Certified Expressive Art Therapist Have you been told “anger is bad”, or “people who are angry are out of control”, or “if you express your anger, you will be rejected”? Anger Gets a Bad Rap Anger is actually a healthy response to
Written by Dr. Michael Mandrusiak, R.Psych. Have you ever tried to “get over” your fears by facing it head on but ended up feeling even worse? Like many others, you may have started with high hopes but were left feeling discouraged and helpless about dealing with your anxiety. Well, there
Written By: Gary Hayre, MCP, Registered Clinical Counsellor Do you ever feel anxious and want immediate relief? Have you tried to distract yourself to stop feeling anxious, but it didn’t work? Mindfulness-based meditation can quickly reduce anxiety levels, as it allows you to confront and process your strong emotions without
By Dr. Michael Mandrusiak, Registered Psychologist Does work stress have you feeling like something needs to change? Is the stress from your workplace creeping into your personal life? Work can be a source of income, connection, achievement, and pride. But it can also be a source of stress. Left unchecked,
Many of you may be grateful that 2020 is over. You are ready for better days, to conquer the world and make up for lost time. However, when I reflect back on 2020, I remember the year with (some) fondness. Here are the top lessons that 2020, the year of
Do I need a Psychologist or a Counsellor? This is a question I am often asked. The short answer is, it depends. But first, it would be helpful to summarize the similarities and the differences between the two. Counsellors / Therapists: Psychologists: So if you are seeking an assessment for a mental health diagnosis, it would
