I’m Tryin’ Not to Think About You
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I’m Tryin’ Not to Think About You

As I'm making my way to work and tune into my favourite radio show, Roz and Mocha, I'm delighted to hear that Selena Gomez has released a new song, Bad Liar.

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Why are Women Attracted to Bad Boys?

If you're like me and many of my female friends, you're probably into the "Bad Boy". When I think of the BB, I think mysterious, charming, plays by his own rules, and he just doesn't give a damn. I would not mind being Harley Quinn to his Joker, or Bonnie to his Clyde.

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Suicide Risk Assessment
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Suicide Risk Assessment

13 Reasons Why has been the most talked about series on Netflix since the birth of Netflix. With it's massive popularity, it has quickly picked up a second season that chronicles life after Hannah Baker's suicide. 

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The Rule of Five
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The Rule of Five

If you recall from my earlier blog post, Modern Day Fight or Flight, you'll remember that anger is an instinctual response to threat

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Your Thoughts Are Not Always True

One of my favourite concepts in therapy is the role of thoughts in our lives. Just because you think it, doesnt mean it’s true

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Active Listening Skills
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Active Listening Skills

I distinctly remember one day in the 7th grade where Mrs. Tunzi, my elementary school teacher at the time, had to explain to us the difference between hearing and listening.

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THE FOUR HORSEMAN OF THE APOCALYPSE IN RELATIONSHIPS
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THE FOUR HORSEMAN OF THE APOCALYPSE IN RELATIONSHIPS

So you just got into a fight with your significant other. This is the third one this week. Ever wonder if this relationship is even worth it? Is this relationship even going to work out? Why put yourself through a relationship if it's just going to bring you misery?

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Making and Breaking Habits
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Making and Breaking Habits

We are creatures of habit. From the moment we wake up, we engage in habitual activities. Wake up, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, brush our teeth, take a shower, put on our clothes, etc. etc.

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Modern DAY FIGHT OR FLIGHT
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Modern DAY FIGHT OR FLIGHT

I have always found it intriguing how much of our behaviour today is something that our ancestors have practiced and discovered many many many moons ago.

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