Attuned Psychology Team
How To Have Uncomfortable Conversations? Leaning Into Tension Using DBT!
Have you ever had a situation where there is some tension or friction in an important relationship in your life? You’re not alone! It’s common for us to experience difficulties in our daily interactions with others. Many of us are…
From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Improved Sleep from a Psychologist
It’s said that sleep is the barometer of health. It is one of the most distressing symptoms of anxiety and depression that we see in our clients. Few things are more difficult than wanting to fall asleep, but not being…
Shifting Our Perspective About Pursuing Career Goals: Stop Chasing What You Already Have
Our world is getting busier and it’s getting progressively harder to maintain healthy and lasting relationships. We’ve heard many of my clients describe how a negative vicious cycle develops where time spent investing in a career can take time away…
A Good Job Taken a Step Too Far: How to Reduce Perfectionism
What is perfectionism? We often think of perfectionism as a positive weakness. For example, a common answer to the classic interview question, “What would you say is your biggest weakness” is, “I’m too much of a perfectionist!” By this, they…
Responding To Angry Outbursts From Children Or Adolescents As A Parent
This article is suitable for adults caring for children and adolescents ages 10-16. One issue parents often raise is how best to respond to moments when their child becomes very angry or upset. Situations or triggers that might spark these…
How To Ensure That War Coverage In The News Does Not Overwhelm Your Peace Of Mind
We live at a time where news is constantly at our fingertips. Whether it’s relentless coverage of war and conflict such as in the Middle East and Ukraine, or stories about the climate crises, cost of living, or Covid-19 flare…
Evidenced Based Exam Preparation Tips From A Psychologist
Let’s face it. Exams can be anxiety provoking and challenging. Many clients experience issues with exams such as stress and anxiety as they go about their preparation, destructive patterns of procrastination, or crushing feelings of failure if they don’t pass…
“Help! I can’t stop avoiding the thing I’m anxious about!” How to stop safety behaviours
A very common issue people struggle with is anxiety. We define anxiety as persistent worry that we can’t control or stop. It’s a truly unpleasant feeling similar to losing control, feeling highly overwhelmed, or like you can’t stop your mind…
Emotional overwhelm, fears of abandonment, significant trauma: Could DBT therapy be for you?
If you are someone who sometimes feels overwhelmed by emotion, struggles with fears of abandonment or who has experienced significant trauma in your life, DBT therapy or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is a helpful option to explore with your therapist. DBT…
What Is A Psychologist Anyway?
Understanding what a psychologist actually is and does can be difficult. This is because there are lots of common misconceptions and misunderstandings. For example, it’s common for people to confuse my role with that of a psychiatrist. They sound similar…
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