The Story Behind the Couch A decade ago I was buried in my digital-marketing agency, juggling deadlines like flaming torches. I kept telling myself, “Once the next big client project is completed, life will chill.” Spoiler: It didn’t. The plates just spun faster—clients, kids, relationship turbulence, that restless itch whispering “Is this it?” The turning […]
This year high schools will continue to conduct their normal graduation ceremonies because the pandemic has ended. While schools are having graduation ceremonies, they will most likely be different for the graduates. It will be different because for most of the graduates their high school experiences have been different from the “traditional” high school experience. […]
“There is no ‘incurable’ disease from which someone has not recovered, even at the threshold of death.” –Dr Bernie Siegel *** The use of medical hypnosis goes back almost two hundred years. In the 1840s, Scottish Surgeon James Esdaile performed over 300 major surgeries (amputations, removal of cataracts, removal of massive tumors) using hypnosis as […]
Mick lives on a small island in the Caribbean. His business takes him all over the world. Problem was, he was absolutely terrified of flying. Now he had an upcoming family function in New York. He was so stressed out, he wasn’t sure he’d be able to fly. He wanted to be happy and chill […]
Therapy is about developing mental fitness rather than focusing on mental illness. Over the years I have become aware that one of the biggest problems I face as a Toronto therapist is the negative attitude of people towards emotional and psychological health. Compare it to the attitude towards physical health. The attitude towards physical health has […]
Forgiveness is a subject that has been endlessly discussed. There are pros and cons. Some people insist it is necessary in order ‘to move on’. Others say forgiveness is forced and artificial. Whatever side you’re on it is agreed that we need to let go of past hurts. Many of my clients suffer from past […]
[Original article: https://mindhealth.com.au/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-sydney/] In the realm of mental health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) stands as a beacon of hope, offering a structured, evidence-based approach to tackling anxiety and depression. Developed in the 1960s by psychiatrist Aaron Beck, CBT is not just another therapy; it’s a transformative tool that empowers individuals to reshape negative thought patterns and alter […]
We’ve all experienced that “gut feeling” – a sense of intuition or unease that seems to come from deep within. But what if your gut wasn’t just a source of figurative feelings, but a literal player in your mental health? It turns out, our gut-brain connection is far more profound than we once thought. This fascinating and rapidly evolving area […]
Call me “old school” but I’ve never been a fan of Teletherapy. Even before the Pandemic I had no interest in offering Teletherapy, but when everything shut down for COVID-19 I was forced to choose between closing my practice or switching to virtual sessions. Now that things are back to “normal” for the most part, […]
In my Toronto therapy practice I have heard many people say this. Change can be very difficult and frightening. I speak to them about real change as opposed to cosmetic change. Real Change Happens on a Deep Level – Many people come to me to make a change in their lives. For example they look at […]
