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The Thread That Holds People Together!
Frequently couples come to see me about their relationship problems. They recite what appears to be an endless list of the sins that the other person has committed which has...
The Thread That Holds People Together!
Frequently couples come to see me about their relationship problems. They recite what appears to be an endless list of the sins that the other person has committed which has...
‘SPIN’ – The Psychology of Politics!
The ongoing United States election has captured my attention and the interest of Canadians. Over the past few months, as I have watched the news updates, however, I have been...
‘SPIN’ – The Psychology of Politics!
The ongoing United States election has captured my attention and the interest of Canadians. Over the past few months, as I have watched the news updates, however, I have been...
Expert Witness
Psychologists who work with individuals about legal matters often are required to prepare reports or serve as witnesses in Court. In June I flew to Vancouver to attend a workshop...
Expert Witness
Psychologists who work with individuals about legal matters often are required to prepare reports or serve as witnesses in Court. In June I flew to Vancouver to attend a workshop...
Friendship is Priceless!
Over the years I have been very blessed by an amazing number of individuals who I class as friends. They come in all sizes, shapes, ages and live in various...
Friendship is Priceless!
Over the years I have been very blessed by an amazing number of individuals who I class as friends. They come in all sizes, shapes, ages and live in various...
I'm Thankful for My Home!
Often, I hear Canadians complain about our country and it not only surprises me but also throws me into a more pronounced form of patriotism. Although I have always been...
I'm Thankful for My Home!
Often, I hear Canadians complain about our country and it not only surprises me but also throws me into a more pronounced form of patriotism. Although I have always been...
Shyness or Social Phobia?
A few years ago, an Administrative Assistant at the mental health clinic opened a large box of books and resources that I had ordered. Everything inside was designated to my...
Shyness or Social Phobia?
A few years ago, an Administrative Assistant at the mental health clinic opened a large box of books and resources that I had ordered. Everything inside was designated to my...
A Simple Explanation of Bipolar Disorder
Imagine that each of us has a horizontal line that represents our moods. A "flat line" would symbolize a steady and unwavering mood that is always the same without the...
A Simple Explanation of Bipolar Disorder
Imagine that each of us has a horizontal line that represents our moods. A "flat line" would symbolize a steady and unwavering mood that is always the same without the...
Professionals That Start with the Letter "P"
Sometimes I tell my clients that it is important that they have three people in their lives who can work together to help them with their health challenges. All three...
Professionals That Start with the Letter "P"
Sometimes I tell my clients that it is important that they have three people in their lives who can work together to help them with their health challenges. All three...
Having ADHD Can Be a Good Thing!
Place the palm of your hand over your forehead. The area behind the palm is the frontal lobe of your brain. It houses executive function which is similar to the...
Having ADHD Can Be a Good Thing!
Place the palm of your hand over your forehead. The area behind the palm is the frontal lobe of your brain. It houses executive function which is similar to the...
What is Asperger's Disorder?
Autism and Asperger's Disorder are both classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association as Pervasive Development Disorders. Asperger's Disorder causes clinically significant impairment in social,...
What is Asperger's Disorder?
Autism and Asperger's Disorder are both classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association as Pervasive Development Disorders. Asperger's Disorder causes clinically significant impairment in social,...
Label Or Diagnosis?
Frequently I hear individuals state that they do not like to see people being "labeled" with a diagnosis. I find this a little difficult to understand as I like to...
Label Or Diagnosis?
Frequently I hear individuals state that they do not like to see people being "labeled" with a diagnosis. I find this a little difficult to understand as I like to...
Client Behaviour Can Be Confusing!
Have you ever wondered if your child is really sick - or just trying to avoid attending school? Does it seem convenient that someone who is charged with a criminal...
Client Behaviour Can Be Confusing!
Have you ever wondered if your child is really sick - or just trying to avoid attending school? Does it seem convenient that someone who is charged with a criminal...
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Two of my grandparents and my father-in-law had Alzheimer's Disease. Although I was not the primary caregiver for any of them, I found it sad and frustrating to watch them...
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Two of my grandparents and my father-in-law had Alzheimer's Disease. Although I was not the primary caregiver for any of them, I found it sad and frustrating to watch them...
The Complexity of Schizophrenia
In 1911 a Swiss psychiatrist who headed a psychiatric hospital at Burgholzli introduced the term schizophrenia. His work, which was known as "Bleuler's four A's" involved disturbances in affect, association,...
The Complexity of Schizophrenia
In 1911 a Swiss psychiatrist who headed a psychiatric hospital at Burgholzli introduced the term schizophrenia. His work, which was known as "Bleuler's four A's" involved disturbances in affect, association,...
Don't Panic! You Are in Control!
You are sure that you are having a heart attack! You are sweating, trembling and shaking. Your heart is pounding at an accelerated rate and you have severe chest pain...
Don't Panic! You Are in Control!
You are sure that you are having a heart attack! You are sweating, trembling and shaking. Your heart is pounding at an accelerated rate and you have severe chest pain...
What is Trichotillomania?
Have you ever met someone whose eyebrows appear to be drawn on with pencil or been curious about people who have patchy bald spots on their head? Have you observed...
What is Trichotillomania?
Have you ever met someone whose eyebrows appear to be drawn on with pencil or been curious about people who have patchy bald spots on their head? Have you observed...
Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving
Things have changed in the last few days! The stores have put away their summer stock and are now decorated in fall's traditional orange and brown. We see paper turkeys...
Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving
Things have changed in the last few days! The stores have put away their summer stock and are now decorated in fall's traditional orange and brown. We see paper turkeys...
Getting Control Over Your Money - Spend Less
We are living in a society where it is very easy to have financial problems. In fact, it is tempting to be consumers on a twenty-four hour basis. Stores are...
Getting Control Over Your Money - Spend Less
We are living in a society where it is very easy to have financial problems. In fact, it is tempting to be consumers on a twenty-four hour basis. Stores are...
Getting Control Over Your Money - Earn More
I often hear individuals state "I can't afford that". The person who is talking may be referring to a trip, vehicle or item of furniture. What would you do if...
Getting Control Over Your Money - Earn More
I often hear individuals state "I can't afford that". The person who is talking may be referring to a trip, vehicle or item of furniture. What would you do if...
The Rules
Often my adult children, with shocked expressions, ask me "How did you get them to do that?" They are referring to the fact that their children who are "picky eaters"...
The Rules
Often my adult children, with shocked expressions, ask me "How did you get them to do that?" They are referring to the fact that their children who are "picky eaters"...