Because life’s curveballs are inevitable, but growth is optional. 1. Name Your Setback Call it what it is: a layoff, a breakup, a missed opportunity. Naming your setback turns the abstract into something tangible. It’s the first step to understanding what happened and how it’s affecting you. 2. Embrace the Art of the Pause Setbacks […]
Breaking Free: Why You Shouldn’t Make Decisions Out of Fear, Obligation, or Guilt Life is full of decisions—big and small. Whether it’s choosing a career path, ending a relationship, or simply saying “no” to a favor, every choice we make shapes the life we live. Yet, too often, we find ourselves making decisions driven by […]
Gratitude Lists: A Simple Practice with Powerful Results In a world that often feels overwhelming, taking a moment to focus on what’s going well can feel like a radical act. Gratitude lists—a simple practice of writing down things you’re thankful for—offer a powerful way to shift your mindset and cultivate a sense of peace and […]
Many parents, who have teenagers, often encounter power struggles with their teenager. Typically the power struggle occurs because the teenager disagrees with the limits their parents are setting. Many parents get frustrated by the power struggles, but teenagers at times enjoy the power struggle. If they get their parents into an argument most parents forget […]
At this time of year most people are worried about finishing their Holiday shopping before Christmas and Hanukah and buying the right gifts for everyone. People also worry about how much to spend and who to buy a gift for. While we have these worries, many of our family members and friends have the same […]
Many of my clients believe they are alone living with bipolar disorder and that its rare and their future is bleak. Though, complicated in its diagnosis and treatment those who struggle with bipolar disorder are not alone, many famous successful and often creative people currently and in history have this common and manageable condition. Bipolar […]
In my private practice online and in-person in Toronto, Ontario, I utilize the modality of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) that focuses on circadian rhythms. With this approach I help my clients understand how sleep routines can create consistency in their lifestyle and promote stability and more euthymic periods of the disorder. Sleep can […]
Many of my clients have asked me what polarity is in Bipolar Disorder. The topic is often discussed on YouTube and other social media. Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). However, within the spectrum of bipolar disorder, there exists a […]
In my 20 years experience as an addiction specialist, I have seen many of my clients who have bipolar disorder also struggle with substance use disorders (SUDs). They use alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, gaming or porn to escape the intense mood swings. Unfortunately, they use them as self-medication instead of taking their prescribed medication. There is […]
Understanding Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Managing these mood swings and stabilizing one’s daily routines are key goals in treatment.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) CBT is a widely recognized therapeutic model used to treat various mental […]
