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Phubbing and the Importance of Values vs Rules in our Relationships
In this article, we’ll explore what phubbing is and consider strategies when our friends or partners are spending more time on their phone than with us. “Without technology humanity has no future, but we have to be careful that we…
Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist…What’s the difference?
Common Questions in a Psychology Practice, Part 1. There are a few questions that seem to pop up again and again in a psychology practice, one being “what is the difference between a clinical psychologist and a registered psychologist”? Here…
6 strategies to manage your child’s big emotions.
Jerry Seinfeld once said “having a two year old is like having a blender that you don’t have the top for”. At the time of writing this blog, my two and a half year old grand daughter is struggling with…
Breakup, not Breakdown: 6 strategies to manage a broken heart
Let’s not beat around the bush. Breakups suck. Having a broken heart sucks. And no wonder – brain scans have shown that a breakup activates the same region of the brain that processes physical pain reactions. Breakups are painful as…
Letting kindness in: The benefits of self compassion over self esteem
A few weeks ago I was walking my dog on the beach and I caught myself thinking about a previous situation. I started thinking about how poorly I was treated and how angry I still felt. I was also angry…
Loving from afar: 5 Tips for coping with long distance relationships
Times have changed for me. Gone are the days of driving an hour to see my parents, living with my closest friends and having the people I have always known and loved only a short drive away. Living away from…
What’s driving your busyness? Life as a “busy bee”
Today’s society is fast-paced and often full of expectations and pressures whether it be work, home or social pressures, and riddled with people telling each other how busy they are! So, what is driving your busyness? It has become commonplace…
Stop and Smell the Roses; discover mindful smelling
Our senses are always on the job! Sight, sound, taste, touch and smell are our most important tools for learning about the world around us. Our senses are often collecting information that we don’t even think about, unless we focus…
Let’s Get Physical: 5 Tips to Kickstart Positive Mental Health
“Increase your physical activity”. A phrase thrown at us by doctors and other health professionals, TV and media representatives and social media platforms. By now, most of us probably know the physical health benefits of exercise. The following are just…
It’s Movember, so “Mo Up” and take care of your mates
It has been sometime since I’ve written about Movember, so here is a reminder about the importance of Movember. Whether you like the mo or hate it…November means Movember. November is a really important month of the year as it…
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