The digital age has been defined by rapid access to information and the promise of quick, easy solutions for a multitude of problems. From one-click ordering to “life hacks,” most of us have grown accustomed to getting what we want, when we want it. The arduous nature of the therapeutic process can therefore feel overwhelming at first: Getting help for ...
Not every relationship works out. This is true whether the relationship in question is a friendship, romantic relationship, or the relationship between you and your therapist. The therapeutic process is at once objective and highly personal, so a number of different factors can affect how therapy does or doesn’t progress. Some of these factors, like poorly matched communication styles, ...
There’s a lot of stigma surrounding the idea of attending couples therapy. In the media, couples therapy is portrayed as a “last resort” that married couples only engage in when they’re on the verge of divorce. The reality of couples therapy is, however, far different: Therapy can be used to improve nearly any relationship, and it’s better ...
Many of the most rewarding things in life come with their fair share of challenges, and relationships are no different. Every couple experiences ups and downs, whether they’re driven by adverse events, differing values, or periods of poor communication. However, it can be difficult to put these challenges into perspective and assess the overall health of a relationship: How ...
As a psychologist living and working in Toronto, where 51% of residents were born outside Canada, I deal with immigration related ...
For parents, even the little white lies that children sometimes tell - e.g., claiming to have completed their homework ...
Misdiagnosed ADHD is a common issue that parents face when seeking treatment for their children's attention and behavior issues. ...
The Joy of Marriage In most cultures wedding is considered a joyful moment in the life of the individuals. People “fall in love” and enter into relationships with great hopes and expectations for the future. Hollywood romantic movies are the best example of this idealized vision of the couples’ relationship in which they usually “live happily ever after”. This idealistic ...
