Psychotherapy is a valuable tool for addressing a wide range of mental health issues. One emerging trend in therapy is the incorporation of video games as a therapeutic tool. While video games have traditionally been associated with negative effects such as addiction and aggression, recent research has shown that video games can have positive effects…

Many people assume Mother’s Day is a happy day for people because they can honor their mother.  However, for many people Mother’s Day is not a happy day.  There are many people who grew up without a mother.  Their mother may have died when they were a child due to cancer or the Coronavirus, they…

  Parents worry about their teenagers starting High School, however, they also worry a great deal about their teen going off to college.  When a teen starts high school a parent can still watch what is going on and help out if they feel they need to.  However, with college their teenager is on their…

How Quality Sleep Can Transform Your Social Life Our recent Valentine’s Day post revealed how sleep deprivation impacts relationships. But you’d be surprised at the significant impact insomnia can also have on friendships and even finding love. Quality sleep could improve your social life and may help you find that special someone!   UC Berkeley…

Negative Nellyism – when the only road leads to negativity     How familiar is that? Is life so busy it feels like you’re existing, rather than living it. When we react or overreact to something this is usually because of the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ proverb.  It can be quite messy too!…

“This is NOT working!” Mrs. Y (alias for confidentiality purposes) exclaimed in an exasperated manner. It had been barely 20 minutes into her session, her first session with me, and her very first therapy session in her life, before she unleashed her wrath on me. I could not understand anything about Mrs. Y from her…