Radio Silence
This past weekend, I went away for a relaxing getaway. Before you go ahead and imagine me being on an exotic island or sunbathing on a boat, let me burst that bubble for you and tell you that my weekend away was in Downtown Toronto.
What I Learned In One Year of Marriage
On the eve of the three-day event that was my wedding, I look back and reflect on the roller coaster of the year I have had. There were good times and bad times, times of sickness and health.
Stages of Loss and Grief in Break Ups
If you have ever lost a loved one, you have probably experienced (or still experiencing) the seven stages of grief and loss. The seven stages are as follows:
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.
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.
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.
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
Faking Confidence: Fake it ‘til you make it
Wouldn't it be great if we could just be 1000% confident in the decisions we make, in the way we come across to others, or in our abilities?
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
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.