Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a potentially disabling disorder affecting approximately 8% of U.S. adults over their lifetime. Military veterans have even greater PTSD risks; as high as 21% of Gulf War... Read more »
We all have activities we wish we did more often (or at all), along with things we wish we did less (or never). We may want to exercise more, drink less alcohol,... Read more »
We have all been through enough situations to show us that kindness is easy when people treat us well. But in this post, I want to talk about the real power of... Read more »
On the set of The Thomas Crown Affair, director Norman Jewison became increasingly frustrated with his star actor Steve McQueen. Jewison kept imploring him to play the role with more visible charisma,... Read more »
Growing up in a dysfunctional family can leave lasting imprints that follow you into adulthood. If you’re reading this, you may notice that asking for what you need—whether from friends, partners, or... Read more »
People with ADHD may experience challenges with task switching, which is the cognitive process of shifting attention from one activity to an entirely different one. This can stem directly from differences in... Read more »
“Holy moly. Neither of us signed up for this.” —Anonymous Infertility does not just happen to one person. It happens to a relationship. Starting a family begins as a shared dream, but... Read more »
How many times have we made resolutions to adopt healthier habits or vowed to never engage in unhelpful ones ever again, only to chastise ourselves for failing? Then the waves of guilt... Read more »
“No way,” She looked at me with angry eyes. We had talked about her anger toward her mother several times. She had no solutions. When I suggested the idea of forgiveness, without... Read more »
Three years ago, as my marriage was dissolving, I was in crisis and desperately needed support. As a Black professional woman, I searched for a Black psychologist in my city of Ottawa,... Read more »