The relationships we have can be one of the most important factors that influence life satisfaction. Long term, intimate relationships and marriage particularly fall into this category. And, while a…
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Not all, but many of us dream of being mothers from a very early age. Of course we don’t know what that really means until we are mothers. When other…
According to the Canadian Psychological Association, 1 in 5 Canadian adults will experience a mood (depression) or anxiety disorder. Certainly, there are the situations when someone is diagnosed with an…
Psychoeducational assessment is a term with which many parents are familiar once their children have entered the education system. Some parents may have even advocated for their child to receive…
Call it micro managing, harassment or bullying; it all kind of boils down to produce the same effects on its victims. Interestingly enough the people who are most often victims…
When you hear the words “self-care” what does it mean to you? Does it simply mean eating three square meals a day and getting a good night sleep? Maybe there…
A significant loss impacts upon our lives on several levels: physically, emotionally, cognitively, behaviorally and spiritually. Here are some examples of healthy grief reactions: Physical: muscle weakness, shortness of breath,…
Fear is defined as a feeling that a specific object or activity threatens our wellbeing; anxiety is an ominous feeling that danger is imminent. Fear and anxiety are normal, helpful,…
Success can be defined as a series of events that come together to produce a desired outcome. Failure, on the other hand, is a series of events that produce an…
“What do any of us want in an intimate relationship”? Most of us would answer this question with a resounding, “I need and want an emotionally safe relationship”. We need…
Of all the mental health diagnoses that can be made in childhood, the diagnosis of AD/HD seems to be one of the most familiar to the public. If you ask…
Choosing a career path is often one of the most difficult choices a young adult will make. This decision has become increasingly more difficult due to the number of vocational…
The quick answer is “No”. It is not normal to feel depressed. What’s normal is there are events which happen that result in our feeling depressed. So, we can understand…
Written By A 7 Year Old: “What Is It Like To Die? Nobody Will Tell Me. I Just Want To Know – I Don’t Want To Do It!” Children are…
The death of a pet is often described as a typical experience of childhood. It can also be of equal importance to adults, for whom a pet’s death can trigger…
Burn out is formally defined as a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in situations that are emotionally demanding. Burn-out is accompanied by an array…