What are the mental health issues of indigenous people in Canada? Indigenous mental health issues in Canada have been a significant concern for many years. Indigenous peoples in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges compared to the general population. These issues are rooted in a…
With summer just around the corner, you might have started to reconsider dipping your toe in the dating pool again. Whether you’re fresh out of that COVID-situationship, have been enjoying the single life for some time, or are ready to find “the one,” there is no denying that dating in 2023 doesn’t come with its…
Loneliness is a universal experience, but it can feel especially present in a big city like New York. It’s easy to feel disconnected and isolated, even amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. One of my favorite quotes on loneliness comes from, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff.…
Navigating the corporate world can be overwhelming, and setting boundaries is crucial to maintaining mental and physical well-being. Here are ten boundary-setting phrases you can use to establish clear boundaries and protect your time and energy. “I need to set some boundaries around my work hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.” Establishing clear boundaries…
If you’ve gone through your recent “mindless scroll” of social media this morning, I am willing to bet you’ve seen several people on a beautiful tropical vacation, celebrating an engagement with a #ringselfie, making an Alix Earle reference (hey, she lives a pretty cool life!), or starting a new position at a promising company. I…
“What are we doing to our kids?” is a quote from Cameron Crowe, who wrote the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High a movie from 1982. I ask this question on a daily basis. Cameron Crowe while discussing the movie with CNN for their special report on movies made his statement about teenagers. He explained…
There you are, losing your cool with your kids again. Or not returning an important client call. Or not recording the podcast episode you promised yourself you’d record. Or… Or… Or… You screwed up. Maybe you didn’t really even screw up. Maybe you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed today and you…
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Dick Schwartz, who created IFS, identifies a multiplicity of what he calls sub personalities which we refer to as parts. We all have parts. We speak about a part of us that wants to go out and another part of us that wants to stay in. So you can…
As I have said before, the teenagers in this generation are different from past generations. One way they are different are they question the “norm” and they are setting new standards. One area where they have set new standards is in the area of sexuality. Yes people still identify as gay, lesbian and bisexual, but…
This weekend is a big weekend. It’s Memorial Day weekend, it’s also the beginning of graduations celebrations and it’s the beginning of summer too. For many teenagers this means parties, hanging out with friends and staying out late. It’s a popular weekend to celebrate by drinking, smoking and some teenagers head for the beaches or…