Most people tend to value self-esteem as a virtue. How we treat ourselves can be a good reflection of how we treat others, and how they, conversely, treat us. Philosopher and psychologist William James discerns self-esteem as a basic human need — a need as important as other human emotions (like happiness and fear). We […]
Some of us may think of a depressed person as one who is visibly sad and isolated. However, we may be unaware of many other symptoms of depression among highly functioning people. Here are ten signs of depression that are often missed: 1. Fatigue A constant feeling of fatigue can be a sign of depression. […]
How Play Therapy Helps Children Heal What is Play Therapy? Play therapy is a therapeutic discipline used to treat children (usually between the ages of 3 and 12) dealing with emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues. Play therapy creates a safe environment for therapy, and is widely regarded as beneficial in the emotional development of […]
Psychological services are proven to make a positive difference in the lives of many people. If your child is “acting out” or having behavioural issues that go beyond the age-appropriate tantrum, professional therapists can help with emotional and behavioural growth. Understanding how child-centered psychotherapy sessions might alleviate stress and direct your child in a positive […]
There are many aspects to social media that can negatively affect people. Low self esteem can be increased by participation in Twitter, Facebook, and other arenas that allow someone to be attacked publicly, online, or feel inferior to other people’s “perfect” life.” When it comes to our online activity, many people post only the best […]
Journaling Rejuvenates the Brain during Recovery Recovering from any trauma, anxiety, depression or addiction can be a long, slow, and arduous process. One day you might feel better; the next day you feel everything crashing. While many young people keep a diary, few of us continue doing so as adults. Therapists have found that journaling […]
Personal injuries resulting from accidents can leave victims devastated. When victims miss work and need medical services to recover from such accidents, the assistance of competent attorneys is vital. Lawyers can help define the cause of an accident and use medical reports to assist in personal injury claims. With their help, victims can receive better […]
WHAT IS ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER Attention Deficit Disorder is a medical condition that is defined more by a collection of distinctive symptoms rather than any diagnosable physical ailment. It is described as a severe pattern of continuous inattention and hyperactivity. Naturally this can seriously affect performance in a number of different areas. However awareness is […]
Sadly, sexual abuse affects millions of people. When it occurs during childhood it can cause social difficulties and maladaptive patterns of behaviour. Adults also suffer greatly from this kind of abuse. It can have a long-lasting effect. Anger Toward a Specific Gender Some survivors of sexual abuse develop antagonism against the gender of the person […]
You Don’t Believe You Deserve Happiness You may find yourself thinking you don’t deserve to be happy and you never will be. It could be that as soon as something good comes along you find yourself ready for it to end at any time, or you could feel you are always waiting for something good […]
In the face of the current pandemic, we closed our offices on 16-March. However, our therapists are committed to our clients and are determined not to disrupt the delivery of psychological services. We continue to provide treatment sessions via HIPAA compliant virtual platforms.
