Being Nice Psychological Underpinnings: External Motivation: Being “nice” is often driven by the desire for social approval, acceptance, or avoidance of conflict. It may stem from a need to be liked or to avoid rejection or disapproval. Niceness can be an outward behavior aimed at managing others’ perceptions of oneself. People-Pleasing: “Niceness” is often linked […]
Preparing for Couples Therapy: A Guide for Success Couples therapy can be a powerful tool for strengthening your relationship, resolving conflicts, and deepening emotional connection. To make the most of the process, preparation and intentionality are key. Below is a summary to help couples get started and maximize their therapy experience. Understand the Purpose of […]
The Myth of the Midlife Crisis We’ve all heard the clichés: the sports car, the sudden career pivot, the restless search for meaning. But behind those images lies something much more human. A midlife crisis isn’t about impulsivity or vanity; it’s often a deeply personal reckoning between who we’ve been and who we still hope […]
We Can’t Control Our Thoughts — But We Can Choose Where to Focus Have you ever noticed how your mind keeps talking, even when you wish it would stop?You might be sitting quietly, and suddenly an old memory pops up, or a voice in your head starts whispering, “You should have done better…” or “What if this goes […]
By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S Amority Health – Blog – Shifting Perceptions The holidays can feel overwhelming, even for those used to managing everything with precision. If you’re a high-achieving adult, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of “I have to do it all” […]
Whole-Person Healing: Where Psychology Meets the Wisdom of the Body At A-to-Z Psychology and Resilience Imperative, we see healing as a full-spectrum process; one that honours intellect, emotion, and embodiment. Traditional psychology affords us insight, the ability to understand our patterns and reshape our thinking. Somatic and yoga therapies offer integration, the ability to feel, […]
You hold it together all day-at work, at home, managing a thousand moving parts. But when one small thing goes wrong, you lose it or shut down. That’s your window of tolerance in action-the range where your nervous system can handle stress before flipping into fight, flight, or freeze. When you’re outside that window, logic […]
Have you ever experienced what Irvin Yalom calls “an awakening experience” – when you realize you are not really living? Have you ever woken from a dream state to see that you are just going through the motions? That your life is on autopilot? That you checked out somewhere along the way? Life during Lockdown […]
I know that reaching out for therapy can take courage. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been carrying a lot — trying to hold it together, showing up for others, while wondering when it might be your turn to feel supported. You don’t have to do it alone. I work with adults and young […]
What if I told you that self-care is a myth? That the way we think about it is all wrong. What if I told you that you do not need more self-care in your life? That the problem is deeper than that. That self-care is being used as a scapegoat. What if I told you […]
