Sonya
Many of our struggles come from our view of self. How I see myself is core to how I do in life. Are you interested in joining a small group of either men or women to experience support as we … Continue reading
Shame is so painful to the psyche that most people will do anything to avoid it, even though it’s a natural emotion that everyone has. It’s a physiologic response of the autonomic nervous system. You might blush, have a rapid … Continue reading
Learning about your spouse’s infidelity can be emotionally and physically devastating. The emotional damage is reflected in what some mental health professionals call Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD), for the stress and emotional turmoil experienced afterward. In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), … Continue reading
Are my symptoms a result of a fragmented childhood? Dissociation is a phenomenon most people have the capacity to experience. It is a coping mechanism used to manage stressors as minor as over-stimulation or as severe as sexual abuse. As … Continue reading
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Antidepressant-Resistant Depression Antidepressants don’t help everyone. A new study finds that one kind of psychotherapy can improve the odds. … Continue reading
Recently Statistic Canada reported that 4% of all relationships are interracial. In Canada, most of these couples are Canadian-born (as opposed to foreign-born). They may experience opposition and resistance from family, community, and even strangers, yet many find ways to … Continue reading
“Many of us know someone suffering from chronic pain. In Canada, as many as 17% experience some kind of non-specific chronic pain. The cost in lost income, lost productivity and medical expenses are over $10 million a year, yet misconceptions … Continue reading
Many of us feel sad but this is not depression. It is bigger than feelings and is not a sign of weakness. More than 4% of us deal with depression so as a therapist I will work with you and … Continue reading
“Why now? Why is this happening to me? I feel like I am going to die.” There is nothing worse than the sudden onset of heart palpitations, churning in your stomach and the feelings of wanting to faint. You say … Continue reading