I used to hate (and probably still do to some extent) social gatherings because there was little else to do other than look pretty, sit quietly, and just smile and/ or eat/ drink. My mom would drag me to visit grandparents every weekend till they passed on. It would be loud, noisy, and relentless. I would frequently ...
Date Posted: November 21, 2019
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Written By:
Dr. Martha Tara Lee
Death is a difficult concept for adults to grasp, let alone children. However, children as young as four can understand finality ...
Nov 14
Categories: Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Parenting
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Max has a constant desire to be in control. When he is not in control, he does not feel safe. Because of this need to be in control, Max can be quite rigid. This rigidity has taken a toll on his relationships, both personally and professionally. Others have become angry ...
Nov 13
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Life Purpose / ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Anxiety is a normal emotion that helps to motivate us. Too much anxiety, however, can cause distress in the form of excessive worry, excessive drive to the point of exhaustion, panic and intense fear of failure and rejection. Children with anxiety ...
Nov 13
Categories: Anxiety, Parenting
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
The criteria for an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the same for both boys and girls based on widely accepted diagnostic systems.It has been widely reported that boys are four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD. There are many reasons why this disparity exists. One reason may be that parents, teachers and other adults in ...
Nov 8
Categories: Autism spectrum disorders, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
Do you know that you’re an artist? Let me explain a bit.
Oct 27
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Cynthia is a single mom of two active boys. To support her children she also needs to work. She feels guilty ...
Oct 23
Categories: Caregiver Issues / Stress, Relaxation techniques, Stress Management
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Humans are creatures of habit. Habits are either good or bad. They can be constructive or destructive, nurturing or not, of your personal growth.Once your habits have been developed, they naturally turn autopilot. You just think, feel, or do them even without noticing or being aware of them.
Oct 18
Categories: Addictions, Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Emotional Abuse
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
By Andrew Adler, Ph.D., Director and Clinical Psychologist, Adler Family CentreAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnosis that describes individuals who have difficulties with social interaction and communication and engage in repetitive behaviour or inflexible thinking, among other difficulties. Those with ASD may have developed little ...
Oct 16
Categories: Autism spectrum disorders, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
Max grew up as an only child with a single mother. Max’s father left his mother before he was born. Because of this, his mother had to work long hours to provide for both of them. He often felt like he had to protect her, and that she was unable to be there for him ...
Oct 16
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
The worry of what others think ...
Oct 14
Categories: Anxiety, Relationships & Marriage, Social Anxiety / Phobia, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
David and Ann have been married for twelve years and have three children under the age of ten. David works long hours and comes back home stressed and tired. David and Ann have frequent arguments, and David becomes physically and verbally abusive towards Ann and sometimes the children. ...
Oct 14
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, Ending a ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Changes are a main part of our life but if we have to deal with too many changes at a time, it can get quickly out of hand. We may face different physical and/or emotional symptoms such as: feeling tired and moody, anxious or being less motivated than usual. Those feelings can have a direct ...
Oct 8
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Family Problems, Midlife ...
Written By:
Irena Constantin
Originally published on Sassy Mama on 24 Sept 2019 When should you start talking to your kids about sex? And do you wait until they start asking ...
Oct 6
Categories: Child Development, Parenting, Sexual Problems / Sex Therapy
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
Do you feel that your relationship is nearing an end? Avoiding a breakdown in a relationship asks efforts, particularly dealing with relationship issues such as physical disloyalty, anxiety, health issue, a shortage of quality time spending, or an emotional matter.
Sep 29
Categories: Couple Counseling, Ending a relationship issues, Marital Counseling, ...
Written By:
Couples Therapist Shivani Misri Sadhoo
When I was a teenager, I learned the game of chess. An uncle who used to stay in a place near us taught me the fundamentals.
Sep 29
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Depression
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
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