The personal development and well-being blog
What I offer: I am a qualified psychologist. I offer treatment, in the form of therapy, for mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, addiction issues. I also see people who...
Mindfulness and meditation Mindfulness has grown in popularity among Western cultures steadily over the past few decades. With roots in Easter practices, both religious and secular, mindfulness is a state of awareness and acceptance...
Seasonal Affective Disorder – What is SAD? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a specific type of depression that emerges during a particular time of the year and fully remits with the change of...
Main mental disorders in children Mental disorders in children and when to seek professional help is a complex issue. Children are susceptible to mental disorders as much as what adults are. The challenge comes...
Childhood anxiety: Helping your child understand anxiety Childhood anxiety: from as young as a year old, we are exposed to anxiety. For a little toddler, this anxiety is usually in the form of...
Understanding ADHD and your child ADHD – most of us can think of someone we know when we hear those letters (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), or ADD (attention deficit disorder). This person may be...
School bullying: What are the short and long term effects School bullying is a growing problem in today’s schools and neighborhoods. Any parent is aware of the possibility that their child may be bullied...
It’s a sad truth for parents in all societies today: bullies exist. Whether your child is the victim or the attacker, it can be difficult to broach the topic in a positive way without...
Success in school extends much farther than the grade received at the end of each quarter, semester, or school year. Children experience much of their growth in classrooms, learning from their teachers, peers, and...
When the First Day of School is Harder for Parents… Daycare and school are exciting passages for most parents. As children grow up and become independent, parents share the responsibilities of caretaking. For many...
Most new parents are warned about the symptoms of postpartum depression (or PPD) long before the baby arrives. The first several months with a new baby are a trying time, with lack of sleep,...
