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Right now things are fairly quiet in the psychological community. It’s a very stressful time for people, but oddly we’re not very busy as psychologists. Although many of us are still working with our existing clients using video conferencing, new client requests are at an all-time low. There are lots of reasons why people aren’t seeking out therapy: We can’t meet in person and that’s a factor (although I find that online therapy is really similar to in-person therapy). Famili

I had mostly written this blog post in February but just hadn’t had the chance to finish it up. Then, COVID-19 happened. And wow, did the world ever need the information here. So here it is…my 10 favourite tools for coping with stress that I use with my clients… I’m a clinical psychologist and many of the clients that I work with in therapy have been in treatment with a different psychologist in the past. I always ask them what they found helpful about therapy in the past (an

As a psychologist, I see people when they are at their worst point in life. I help guide them to evolve with the challenges in their lives and it’s so wonderful to see people get back on their feet. As they continue with therapy, they begin to feel more content, at peace, happy and there are fewer “bad days.” For better or for worse though, at some point, a bad day comes. And it tends to feel really, really bad. It’s hard to have a good day, good day, great day, fabulous day…

One lesson that I’ve learned myself, seen with clients and taught time and time again is that dark times almost always come to an end. The thing is, though, when you’re in the thick of it, it feels like it’s never going to stop. A great healthy reminder is to let yourself know that in a year from now, this issue will very likely not feel like a big deal anymore. It might be present, but less stressful. It might even be a blip on the radar. I remember when I was pregnant with

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your zest for life? Sometimes things can feel monotonous: work, home, eat, sleep…repeat. One problem people can have is…what do I even LIKE anymore? Either life is too busy or maybe you’ve been feeling depressed or anxious and have just lost touch with the things that bring you joy. My favourite way reconnects with joy is to think….what did I used to love to do when I was 10? It’s a magical age where you’re old enough to know what you love, b

One of the most powerful methods for changing your life is to change how you think. Below are some powerful statements that you can use at various points in your day to propel yourself into a state of unprecedented well-being. 1. Things are always working out for me. This is a wonderful way to look at life and it’s one of my favourite self-statements. If you think about it, most of the time it’s true! Use this one when you’re worried about something. 2. Next year this won’t m

We hear all the time that people expect the worst so they can be prepared. They say, “I don’t want to be caught off guard.” Or, “if something good happens, I’ll be pleasantly surprised.” This is a terrible habit! The Expectation is a powerful tool and you can use it to make your life better. Have you ever known someone terrified of getting cancer, focused on it constantly…then eventually got diagnosed? Or someone who thought all the time about his wife cheating when there wer