Interview w/ Dr. Gloria Lee, Clinical Psychologist Last Fall Dr. Lee did an Interview with Demee Kochon Beauty and Mental Health, we wanted to share an excerpt from Demee’s article. What is the role of beauty in life? We are all intrinsically attracted to beauty. The human brain is designed
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,
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
Most of my couples come to me citing “communication issues”. This means a variety of things: when we talk, we either fight or I don’t feel understood; I feel like we’re on a completely different page; I don’t even know HOW to talk to my partner anymore; I feel so distant
It’s a daunting task trying to find the right therapist. There are so many out there, how do you know which is right for you? Here are 5 tips on how to choose the right therapist. It might take a bit of time to do your research, but once you
5 Ways to Stay Sane at Home During the Pandemic As we enter into our fourth month of social distancing and staying at home, we are forced to find a new normal in our life. Although we may be physically safe at home, some of us are starting to feel
Many couples come to counselling telling me how their partner doesn’t “get” them and how they don’t feel loved by their partner. Here’s a typical scenario, husband exclaims, “I buy her everything her heart desires, I work hard for the family, why does she always complain that it’s not enough?”
After 20+ years of seeing clients, I’ve come to recognize the biggest and most common mistake that clients make. They want a quick fix to their problem and feel better right away. In other words, they want the band-aid approach to counselling. Understandably so, as none of us want to
Why do people stay stuck in depression? Are there certain things that we do to perpetuate bad feelings, or do we have no control over our depression? Research shows that people typically do certain things to maintain their depression. Here are 10 ways how. Everything is either black or white,
Are you tired of the endless cycle of fights between you and your partner where you end up feeling angry, deflated, and hopeless? Do you wish you could just stop fighting? Here are three easy ways to quickly defuse a situation before it escalates into a fight. 1. Listen to
