“Getting old is not for sissies” said Mae West. To this I would add: neither is experiencing great loss nor dealing with major illness. Most of us need help adapting to major changes in our lives. We all need to process … Continue reading →
I froze like “a deer caught in the headlights.” My clinical supervisor repeated the question: “What would be a contraindication for this medication?” A reasonable question from a clinical supervisor for a senior medical student! Only ten minutes earlier, I … Continue reading →
I am a nervous wreck! I am to conduct my very first series of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) sessions as a resident physician training in psychiatry. I have read Dr. Beck’s “Cognitive Behaviour Therapy” and Dr. Padesky’s “Mind over Mood.” … Continue reading →
What do we already know? After decades of research and collective practice, mental health care clinicians generally regard cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as the treatment of choice for mild to moderate depression and anxiety in people of all ages. Face-to-face … Continue reading →
Process in art is accomplished by allowing the inner world to express itself through the use of colours and space. Initially, there may be some caution and exploration, suggested by the light colours. As one proceeds, there is greater depth and … Continue reading →
During my training for the Masters’ Degree in counseling I read a weighty textbook about different psychotherapies. One chapter described an exchange between a Gestalt therapist and his client. The client, Ken, was in his late-40s, depressed, and had a … Continue reading →
Feelings and perceptions are often stored in the brain in the form of images. These feelings can cause discomfort as they are buried in the unconscious for safekeeping. At times, life events in the present “kick the proverbial bucket” and feelings from the … Continue reading →
This blog will help you learn more about Distance (telephone or internet) e-Therapy. Here are 5 fast facts: 1. Your psychotherapy is provided via e-mail, video, chat, voice or texting. 2. The therapy can be just as effective as meeting in person. … Continue reading →
This blog post will help you learn more about Couple/Relationship Therapy. Here are 5 fast facts: 1. Your therapist provides a safe, confidential and supportive setting to help you address the issues in your relationship and to create greater understanding. … Continue reading →
Everyone comes to therapy at different levels of readiness to change their behaviour. The first step in therapy is often to explore your conflicting feelings about change. The list that follows will help you to start thinking about the sources of your … Continue reading →