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…

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…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness. While medication is commonly used to manage these symptoms, counselling and coaching, specifically ADHD counselling and coaching, can also play a vital role in the overall management…

Deciphering 5 Cognitive Puzzles: Recognizing When It’s Time to Consult a Psychologist In the fast-paced realm of contemporary existence, many of us encounter cognitive challenges that can sometimes go unnoticed. These challenges may manifest as difficulties in maintaining focus, an increase in the time required to complete tasks, grappling with intrusive thoughts, or even losing…

Strategies for managing anxiety Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in Australia, with millions of us suffering from it.  This may not be due to our environment or circumstances; studies have shown that brain chemicals play a major role in how we deal with stressful or difficult situations, and how anxious we generally…

Absolutely… NOT… I am not perfect; I am not infallible, unflappable or stoic; I lack confidence and have fragile self-esteem; I am indecisive and can procrastinate as much, if not more than anyone else; I am not always calm, carefree, and happy; I do not have a life which is free from stress, anxiety or…

Treat Insomnia Naturally with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Quality sleep is one of the main pillars that make up the foundation of our well-being. Sleep is one of our body’s main sources of energy, as well as the primary timeframe that our body digests stress hormones. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation and insomnia are extremely common among the…

We all know that too often sleep either doesn’t come easily or lasts long enough.  A recent National Sleep Foundation poll found that adults need an average of 7.5 – 8 hours of sleep a night. That sounds lovely, but how often does that happen for you on consecutive nights? ….So many of us are consistently unable to shut…