Advertisers know how to tempt us with their marketing campaigns and most of us, at one time or another, have found ourselves buying something we did not need, going over our budget on a shopping trip, and feeling regret over a purchase. For most people, this is an occasional occurrence and then goes away completely […]
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Recently there has been a steep rise in the amount of gambling advertisements on all types of media. While many claim not to be “gambling” sites (not exactly sure how they’re able to justify this; even if no actual money is being transmitted the randomness of the games is gambling for our brains) and all
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I wish I could say I had not been touched by grief and loss but, of course, I am a human being and have been. Some of the most poignant losses in my life were those who died by suicide. With someone who dies of natural causes or disease, there can be regret when looking
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Technically the clinic that I work at is still open and I could be seeing clients as Addiction and Mental Health care is deemed an essential service in my area, but I have opted to work remotely as I have an immune-compromised person in my household. This made for a very quick shift to remote
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I have been enjoying some hilarious, sardonic comedies as of late (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Difficult People) are the notable ones that come to mind. All of these shows feature characters going to therapy and the depiction of the therapist and therapeutic process. Now I get that these are comedies and
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One of my main pet peeves is new years resolutions. As a Registered Psychologist, I deal with change on a regular basis and setting an arbitrary start point like the start of a new year is not an effective way to kickstart the major life changes you have been hoping to make. Let’s face it,
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Shame tells us that we are not worthy nor good enough. Shame can fuel unhealthy relationships with substances or behaviours as it can be so uncomfortable that the brain feels it has no choice but to seek escape and relief from it. Many people are aware of shame in their lives and exploring how to
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In my last post I talked about spirituality as a topic that man healthcare providers are uncomfortable asking their patients or clients about. This week I would like to talk about another area that healthcare providers are consistently neglecting: Sex. As a psychologist, I find that sex is a topic well worth asking clients about
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Many people look at Addiction as an issue with drugs or alcohol. If you are a daily drinker, need to use upon waking to get your day going, or have been fired, divorced, or bankrupt because of substance use then you clearly have Addiction, right? Some people are willing to expand their understanding of Addiction
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Holistic counselling takes into account all aspects of the person. Learning about medical history and physical health/care; psychological history and health/care; relationships; spirituality; and cultural background are integral to learning what is going well and what can be improved. Many people come to counselling looking for a remedy to a particular symptom(s) they are experiencing,
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