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Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms?

Gayle MacBride

A client recently asked Dr. Gayle MacBride about Cameron Diaz’s comment about sleeping in separate bedrooms. Here’s Dr. MacBride’s response. A growing number of Americans are choosing to sleep separately. There can be some benefits to this arrangement, but there can also be a cost associated with it.  The benefit of sleeping in separate rooms may include getting […]

Menopause and body image issues, how do you navigate that?

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: It is absolutely common for women to experience changes that coincide with just before, during, and after menopause.  During this time of life women experience changes in their hormones and tend to struggle with maintaining a weight that they are happy with or that they […]

Social media use on family vacations, is it good or bad?

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Well, actually it was two questions. First, why do some parents feel compelled to extensively document their vacations on social media, and, second, what are the benefits of staying off social media while on vacations? Parents may feel a compulsion to document and share every […]

Benefits of Court-Ordered Custody Therapy

This therapy involves sessions with trained therapists who specialize in marriage, family, child, and divorce counseling. These therapists are experienced in navigating the court process of separation and divorce. They work towards guiding families through emotional challenges and facilitating a healthier transition, making it a vital tool for maintaining the child’s well-being during family changes. […]

Discover the Five Parenting Blind Spots You Might Be Missing to Help Your Anxious Child or Teen

Anne Geraldine Barnes

Childhood anxiety is on the rise… Does this sound like your child or adolescent?  They experience excessive anxiety on a daily basis resulting in difficulties to function and cope independently of you, their parent.  They feel awkward and anxious in new social situations where they don’t know the people well They refuse to try new things […]

What Are The Benefits of Psychotherapy for Immigrant Women?

Therapedia Centre

Why do immigrant women would benefit from psychotherapy?   Immigrant women in Canada represent a diverse mosaic of cultures, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the fabric of Canadian society. Despite the opportunities and promises that migration offers, these women often face multifaceted challenges that can significantly impact their mental well-being. Their journey […]

New Year’s Resolutions: Embracing New Beginnings Beyond January

Therapedia Centre

New beginnings are often associated with the start of a new year, but the journey to self-renewal and healing isn’t confined to January (the New Year). Making a list of new year’s resolutions is often considered a one-time task that is done in December; we argue that that this list of new goals can be […]

Why is having an Accurate Diagnoses of Trauma and Informed Treatments Important?

Therapedia Centre

In the ever-evolving field of psychology, the understanding of trauma and its profound effects on human health and behavior has undergone significant transformations. The inclusion of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (3rd Ed.) in 1980 was a pivotal moment, recognizing the severe impact that harrowing experiences, such […]

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