Memory is central to shaping identity from a psychodynamic therapeutic perspective, as it forms the narrative foundation of the self. Psychodynamic theory views the self as evolving through the integration of past experiences, emotions, and relationships stored in memory. These memories, whether consciously remembered or unconsciously held, influence how individuals understand themselves and their interactions […]
Feeling Constantly Behind at Work? You’re Not Alone.In today’s fast-paced work culture, feeling overwhelmed has become an all-too-common experience. Often, the core issue isn’t the workload itself—it’s how we manage our time. When our priorities aren’t clear, we get stuck in cycles of stress, scattered attention, and diminishing productivity. This article explores the connection between […]
AI is everywhere. You can’t scroll, type, or even breathe on the internet without bumping into some new tech that’s supposedly going to “revolutionize” your life. But for a lot of people, AI doesn’t feel like a revolution—it feels like a threat. You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered: Am I going to be replaced? […]
What is moral injury? In the past few weeks, I have been receiving calls from workers who feel confused and deeply disturbed by their actions or actions of their colleagues which caused questions or clearly transgressed their deeply held moral beliefs. In other instances, there was a conflict about the immoral or unethical behaviour of others. […]
Neuroplasticity plays a significant role in healing from a psychodynamic perspective by enabling the brain to adapt and reorganize itself in response to experiences and challenges. Neuroplasticity involves processes like synaptogenesis (formation of new neural connections) and neurogenesis (generation of new neurons), which allow the brain to adapt structurally and functionally. Life experiences and environmental […]
Ever feel like your brain is buffering? You know there’s something important you should be doing—some next step, some big decision—but it’s like trying to see through fog. Everything feels unclear, overwhelming, and just stuck. You’re not alone. That mental fog? It’s real, and it has a sneaky way of keeping us from moving forward. […]
What is Grounding and why would you want to do it? Whether you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed, grounding techniques can help you find a sense of calm and focus. With practice, you can develop a set of tools that can help you manage stress, improve your mental health, and enhance your overall quality of […]
November 1, 2023 Written by: Kristen Berglund Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) EMDR is an evidence-based treatment for trauma. Based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, EMDR assumes that our brains have natural processes to recover from stressors. However, when those stressors are significant, trauma can get stored in maladaptive ways and may […]
December 1, 2024 Written by: Dr. Melanie Gregg I became enchanted with sand play when my doctoral supervisor, Dr. Roz Heiko, introduced me to it. Twenty years later, I am taking a course with Dr. Heiko again, and I continue to see the benefits of sand play for many of my clients. Sandplay Therapy: A […]
The Hidden Layers of Anxiety: Understanding the Silent Struggle Anxiety. It’s a word we hear often, but how many of us truly understand what it means to live with it? We know the feeling: that pit in your stomach before an important meeting, the racing thoughts when you’re lying awake at night, or the overwhelming […]
