Recently, Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked just that. Here’s her response: When I am lonely I try to identify what might be causing that feeling. I’m an ambivert and need a good balance of social contact and alone time. If I realize that I need some social time, then I think about which friend might be able […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: The “boyfriend effect” is real. Gen Z doesn’t have a lock on this effect, they just have social media platforms to talk about it. We have long known that when people get into committed relationships they tend to dress down a bit, gain weight, and […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was interviewed by Beth Ann Mayer from Parade magazine, about that very topic. Here’s a link to that article. And, here’s her longer response: Why might people want to become more charismatic? Social Influence: Charisma helps individuals influence, inspire, and connect with others effectively. Being connected socially is one of the most important parts of our humanness. Being a […]
Not everyone connects with their inner child or even have the desire to. What made you want to explore this concept? Well I had to realize that all my adult ways weren’t working. I tried therapy, I tried to handle the here and now, I tried to mask, I drank, I tried to handle each […]
I’m your resource. What do you want to know about fear? I’m afraid. I don’t like it What don’t you like about it? It makes me panicky and on edge. What does panicky and on edge feel like? A tightness on my chest, I can’t think straight. What does that feeling make you want to […]
WELCOME TO A SANCTUARY OF HOLISTIC WELL-BEING AND LIBERATION! WE PROUDLY EMBRACE A SEX-POSITIVE, KINK-INCLUSIVE, AND POLYAMORY-SUPPORTIVE APPROACH TO THERAPY. With a deep understanding that human sexuality and relationships are diverse and multifaceted, together we can create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and groups to explore their authentic selves. Whether you’re navigating […]
How Addiction Affects Relationships Secure functioning relationships cannot exist while addiction is present. Substance abuse and addiction have many costs and one of the greatest comes to close relationships. Romantic relationships affected by addiction tend to involve far more conflict than most relationships. Broken trust, hurt feelings and anxiety are side effects of substance abuse […]
Cancer. The mere mention of the word sends shivers down the spine, a stark reminder of the fragility of life. When a cancer diagnosis shatters your world, hope becomes your lifeline. In this blog, we explore the power of belief and the potential for healing, even in the face of the most formidable adversary – […]
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based model of therapy that aims to teach people new skills and strategies that can enable them into creating fulfilling lives.1 What is DBT? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). DBT is designed to help manage emotional dysregulation, increased distress tolerance, and improve […]
Codependency Patterns in Chronic Illness Written by: Tracey Nguyen, RN MN Did you know that codependency and chronic illness are linked? There is a clear relationship between codependent behaviour and chronic disease, even cancer. Codependency is normalized in our culture and society but it’s only harmful to the self because of the way we […]
