PSYCHOLOGY OF US

Why We Experience Stress Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio has been studying emotions for over 30 years. Damasio suggests that all emotions, positive and negative, have evolutionary functions geared towards our survival (1). Emotions are motivators that have evolved over millions of years. Each emotion is made up of neurochemicals that motivate us to fulfill certain basic […]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a primary component within my practice. A great thing about CBT is that it is unashamedly thieving. CBT allows its practitioners to use what works for clients from other theories and therapy models. So, I also incorporate Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting whenever needed. Because everyone is different, I adjust […]

First, make sure that there is not a physical reason for your depression. Depression can be a side-effect of any number of physical sources: nutritional deficiencies, bacterial imbalances in your gut, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, fibromyalgia, hormonal disorders, food allergies, infections, and medications. Get a thorough checkup from your doctor. Pay attention to your health. Depression […]

There’s an extraordinary new type of brain scan called an fMRI that allows us to witness creative thinking while it’s happening. For the first time, we can see that creative thinking is not a mystical or divine force that shines down on us from the heavens (sorry, Elizabeth Gilbert!).

Prime Women Magazine, Published March 19, 2017 Feeling Guilty? Why Guilt Lingers and What To Do About It

You should stay away from your potential.  You don’t want to find out that the most you could possibly achieve if you gave it your all and devoted yourself to improving yourself … would be maybe eating less cheesy snacks. – Dylan Moran