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: Learning how to politely disagree is important for healthy relationships and positive self-esteem. Being able to communicate effectively contributes to healthy relationships, constructive problem-solving and positive self-worth. Here are some key reasons why it’s important:…
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…
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 is it a good idea to consider whether or not to follow an ex on Instagram? Friendship: Some people are able to break up and remain truly friends. If you have an amicable relationship…
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Whenever we can be employed in a setting where we get to live consistent with our core values it helps a great deal with satisfaction. It helps us feel a sense of purpose in the work that we do. It helps connect to “intrinsic motivation”…
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: “Drytripping,” quite simply, is intentionally making the choice to not consume alcohol while on vacation. On “vacy” we can tend to over indulge and abstaining from alcohol can be beneficial because we tend to remember things more clearly and we don’t experience the lapses in…
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…
Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses hypnosis to help people achieve positive changes in their health and well-being. Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility that can enhance the power of the mind to influence the body and behavior. In this blog post, we will explore some of the…
In recent years, the mental health landscape for children and youth in Canada has seen significant changes. Notably, anxiety disorders have emerged as a prevalent concern. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), there were 36,708 emergency department (ED) visits by children and youth for mental health reasons in 2020, marking a substantial…
With many clinicians offering a ‘free meet and greet’ what should you ask? Research shows that much of your success in counseling relies on the rapport and trust you have with your therapist. That makes sense – if you don’t trust and feel comfortable with your therapist to tell them everything – they can’t…