Your brain is wired in a certain way to protect you from danger. When there is a threat, your brain triggers what is known as the fight/flight/freeze response. This response changes the way your body feels in an effort to keep you safe. Imagine for a minute that you are walking through the woods, and […]
So, if self-help has so many pitfalls should you just cut it out completely? Definitely not. Self-help can be a great tool in your mental health journey, it’s just a matter of learning to choose the right one for you, and learning how best to interact with this type of material. Here are some tips […]
Again, self-improvement is a great goal. This post is not intended to discourage you from taking charge of your own growth with established programs. It is simply intended to flag a few flaws in most self-help programs that are actually detrimental to our mental health. In part 2, we finish off the list of things […]
When the final bell rings at the end of the last day of school, it’s easy to expect students to jump for joy and throw their papers in the air in celebration. However, there are more than a handful of students who struggle with the changes of routine that come with the transition into summer. […]
Improving ourselves is a great goal. In fact, my belief is that the purpose of therapy is positive change. Self-help can be an important avenue to engage in to make meaningful changes in our lives. In fact, I encourage everyone to take an active role in their improvement and self-help can be a great tool […]
What is a psychoeducational assessment? A psychoeducational assessment is a process that involves a variety of tests, observations, interviews, and questionnaires, that help paint a picture of you (or your child) as a learner. It is meant to provide an extensive overview on how you think, reason, store information, problem-solve, and do educational tasks (e.g., […]
Therapy Speak – What “Gaslighting” and Triggered” really mean “Gaslighting” is showing up all over these days. However, the definition of this term often does not match the ways in which it’s used. The definition of “gaslighting” has a few key features that should be highlighted to illustrate the ways it is misused. First, it […]
Sleep is a vital part of our well-being. It’s our body’s way of re-energizing, restoring, and repairing itself. When we sleep poorly, it can be harder for us to make-decisions, deal with our emotions, remember things, and focus. On top of that, it can be extremely frustrating when we struggle to fall asleep. Lying in […]
One psychological term that has entered the popular vocabulary is “codependent”. On social media, this term often describes someone who is overly invested in their relationship, having gotten to the point where they “need” their partner. Often, the popular use of this term implies that any reliance on your partner for emotional support and stability […]
This seems like the most commonly misused psychological term these days. You may have even heard it in the last few weeks while someone was describing a conflict at work or in their romantic relationship. But what does “narcissist” really mean? First, it’s important to say that narcissism is a collection of traits that exist […]