The holidays can be stressful because of the extra tasks, money, and events that we need to try to fit into our already very full calendars and budgets.  We also see and interact with people that [...]

Negative Emotions are Normal! My clients often confuse being positive with the idea that we should never have any negative emotions, such as anger or sadness. There is a huge difference between [...]

Why do I get anxious? Is anxiety normal? When we get anxious our bodies are just doing what they are meant to do however it is not very helpful or adaptive in our peaceful modern society. Anxiety [...]

The end of summer blues are common when the weather starts to change. As summer winds down many people may experience a sense of sadness and gloom. It will be getting cold and dark soon and we [...]

A great way to set yourself up for success each day is with a morning routine that focuses on your emotional and mental well-being.  Your day and how you respond to the events in it are [...]

Self-care is essential to mental and emotional health and well-being. To be your best self and to be able to give to others and to other areas of your life it is crucial to practice self-care. We [...]

Looking for more advanced goal setting tips? My SMART-PATH method of goal setting is a fantastic aid to help you to achieve your goals. Below is a review of the SMART method along with a few more [...]

What is anger? Anger is an emotion which includes your state of mind as well as the physiological reactions of your body such as increased adrenaline, heart rate and blood pressure. This is our [...]

As a psychotherapist and graduate student of clinical psychology, I study human behaviour from a model of pathology which, often times, focuses on symptoms and illnesses. The focus is more on [...]

Let’s face it.  Especially, if you are new to it, understanding psychotherapy is confusing! I’m going to dumb it down and make it as simple as possible to understand. Who performs psychotherapy? [...]