“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 […]
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 […]
If you’re familiar with the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and would like to learn more about structural dissociation and The Progressive Approach, this is the blog for you. If you’re not familiar with Stranger Things, here’s a brief synopsis of the episode we’ll be discussing today. Fair warning to anyone who isn’t caught up […]
What is Trauma? Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In 2020, the American Psychological Association described how trauma can result from a single event or ongoing stressors, such as abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or violence. Coping […]
It is getting close to the end of the school year and many teenagers are stressed about finals and completing final projects. From working with teenagers for over 25 years, I know many of them feel that they are entitled to a break from studying and a chance to have fun. Well Memorial Day weekend […]
What is imposter syndrome? According to Harvard Business Review, imposter syndrome is “loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. It disproportionately affects high-achieving people, who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments.” People who suffer from imposter syndrome question whether they merit the success they have had throughout their careers. Imposter […]
This year most high schools will be resuming their normal graduation ceremonies. Due to the success of the Coronavirus vaccines, the CDC has acknowledged that it would be safe to hold graduation ceremonies again. Last year some high schools had traditional ceremonies and this year most high schools will be having graduation ceremonies. This is […]
The United States is facing a mental health crisis. We are facing a crisis in the number of people dealing with a mental health issues and who need psychotherapy. We are noticing this crisis especially in children and teenagers. Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, suicide and drug overdoses are at epidemic rates in teenagers (CDC). Additionally, the […]
What are the psychological services for refugees in Toronto? Leaving one’s nation of origin is painful and frequently has lasting psychological effects for refugees. The travel itself is frequently unpredictable and perilous, and the loss of one’s home, neighbourhood, and familiarity can be extremely harmful to one’s mental health. What are the impacts of refuge? […]
