What is “Mindfulness”? We have all heard this term being used ad nauseum, but how many of us actually know what it means? How many of us embody it through our daily routines and activities? Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, aware of…
Mental health and wellbeing is a burgeoning area of discussion amongst today’s youth. With these discussions come multiple questions and so arose this series of Ask The Therapist. This will be an ongoing series of questions on varying themes answered by expert psychologists. It is an opportunity to better understand…
Routines help rebuild a sense of order amidst the chaos. Implementing a routine can help you feel more in control of your circumstances. Let’s begin with a few FAQs: What is Routine Management? Managing your routine is simply a way of efficiently allocating time towards activities that you want to…
While technology has made it more convenient to keep in touch with the outside world, and even become re-acquainted with long-lost friends, it has also changed how we define relationships. Someone with 1,000 Facebook friends may think they’re a rock star. But, how many of those “friends” would be there…
Substance abuse isn’t something you should take lightly. It occurs when you use alcohol, prescription medicine, and other legal and illegal substances too much or in the wrong way. Substance abuse differs from addiction. Many people with substance abuse problems are able to quit or can change their unhealthy behavior.…
Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But by understanding the stages and types of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope. Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is…
Sometimes it can be so hard to focus on what we’re doing that it would be better if we just left the office or left the task at hand for another day. When we’re not motivated or concentrated, everything seems to be two and even three times harder. We stop…
Social media has set unexpected standards towards body image. “Beauty standards” portray an unrealistic body perfectionism which has put many women and men in distress. What is perfect? And who gets to define this perfect? Is having “the curves” more feminine and a “buffed body” advocates masculinity? Perfectionism exerts…
Peace is such a big term and a demand of the ongoing times. With a constant rut to meet with the expectations of everyday life, peace has long been forgotten. Do you often want to just let go and runaway somewhere where none of these things matter? Do you feel…
Ukrainians are living through a nightmare each day. The war has cost us lives, both living and dead. The impact on mental health has surged up in this ongoing crisis. Trauma and fear have been instilled within people not only in Ukraine but all across the globe. Disturbing photos and…