Chronic illnesses are a significant health concern in Canada. According to statistics provided by the Government of Canada (2019), nearly 44% of adults aged 20 and older live with one or more of ten prevalent chronic conditions. This number is expected to rise as the population ages. Factors such as unhealthy lifestyle choices (i.e., poor […]
In my years as a therapist I have heard the above statement many times. What does it actually mean? Many people dealing with, for example, depression symptoms have put themselves inside a little box marked “Depressed Person”. They will go to therapy for depression but can never emerge from the box because. “That’s who I […]
Feeling stuck in your career is an experience many of us encounter at some point. Whether it’s a sense of stagnation, uncertainty about your next steps, or dissatisfaction with your current role, these moments can be overwhelming. This is where a career counsellor can make all the difference. But how do you know if you […]
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 […]
