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Why Therapy?
We have all heard of the popular Dr. Phil. Through his books and TV show we’ve been given glimpses of what “therapist” is like. Honestly, most therapists are not like Dr. Phil, we all have different styles and/or therapeutic orientations. I believe that most people are intrigued about what happens in a therapy session. People…
Read MoreWays We Sabotage Our Mental Health
When it comes to improving our health we often focus on our physical wellness. Once we’ve become committed we are willing to go all out, we’ll schedule doctors’ appointments, buy new equipment, and even consider cosmetic procedures to reach our goals. However, it is interesting in comparison when it is time to address our emotional…
Read MoreEmotional Blackmail
After a deep conversation with my friend I felt it necessary to address this concept of emotional blackmailing. Emotional blackmailing is a form of emotional manipulation, in which one person uses fear, guilt, expectations or any other tactic to control the other. As unfortunate as it may seem it is not uncommon to find yourself…
Read MoreSaying good bye to deadweight
Take a moment to reflect on 2015, the good, the bad and ugly. Now, reflect on how many of those negative things you brought with you into 2016. Let’s call them dead weight. Many of us have things we brought into the new year that we should have left behind, only now are we being…
Read MoreNew Year Resolutions: How to make them and actually keep them
During the last 2 weeks of the year our TV, email, peers and even social media floods our brain with the idea that we NEED to make a New Year’s Resolution. I am not sure who came up with the first resolution but I can assure you that it is not a requirement of entering…
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