Tag: Anger

Psychodynamic psychotherapy adapts to different cultural backgrounds by recognizing the influence of sociocultural contexts on individual psychological processes and integrating these factors into therapeutic practice. This involves addressing the client’s cultural identity, personal experiences, and the systemic factors shaping them. By exploring unconscious processes alongside the conscious impact of cultural, racial, and social contexts, psychodynamic […]

You may have heard the term eating disorder – and perhaps you know someone who lives with one. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions marked by disrupted eating patterns and a harmful impact on both physical and emotional well-being. In this blog, we aim to shed light on what eating disorders are, explore several […]

What is moral injury? In the past few weeks, I have been receiving calls from workers who feel confused and deeply disturbed by their actions or actions of their colleagues which caused questions or clearly transgressed their deeply held moral beliefs. In other instances, there was a conflict about the immoral or unethical behaviour of others. […]

Neuroplasticity plays a significant role in healing from a psychodynamic perspective by enabling the brain to adapt and reorganize itself in response to experiences and challenges. Neuroplasticity involves processes like synaptogenesis (formation of new neural connections) and neurogenesis (generation of new neurons), which allow the brain to adapt structurally and functionally. Life experiences and environmental […]

Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of unresolved emotional wounds, grief, and pain from one generation to the next. These unprocessed experiences can subtly shape the thoughts, behaviours, and relationships of descendants, often without their conscious awareness. Psychoanalysis highlights how traumas can ripple across generations, influencing family dynamics and individual well-being. This understanding has expanded […]

As a therapist, I often work with families navigating the complexities of blending two households into one. The process of forming a blended family can be both rewarding and challenging, as it involves merging different personalities, parenting styles, and life histories. Whether you’re remarried, welcoming stepchildren into your home, or adding new members to your […]

Procrastination can often be misunderstood as laziness, but from a psychodynamic perspective, it can represent a complex series of unconscious anxieties and protective mechanisms. At its core, procrastination serves as a defense against deeper fears, such as failure, inadequacy, or rejection, by redirecting attention away from confronting these vulnerabilities. Instead of being a simple issue of time management, procrastination […]

Anger after trauma can often be traced back to a natural survival instinct. In threatening situations, anger can serve as a protective mechanism, helping individuals focus on survival. This response is particularly common in cases where the trauma involved exploitation, violence, or betrayal. Childhood trauma can further complicate emotional regulation, making it difficult for survivors […]

  Teenagers have been experimenting and using drugs for decades.  Prior to the pandemic opioids were a major issue and so was heroine.  In 2017, Opioids were becoming more expensive and teenagers started turning to heroine.  Teens were turning to heroine because it was available and cheap.  Therefore, heroine is responsible for a large number […]

I was just fired – NOW WHAT?! Navigating Job Loss in Uncertain Times Do you ever get that uneasy feeling in your stomach or that nagging thought in the back of your mind that something isn’t right? Are you feeling more anxious, fearful, or just plain overwhelmed? Maybe you’ve caught yourself wondering, What is going on? Lately, […]