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Why we stay quiet when everyone else seems to agree
"Ideas that are unexpressed become unthought, and finally, unthinkable." - Elizabeth Noelle-Neumann Over the next couple of weeks, many Canadian provinces will hold municipal by-elections. Coincidentally, the United States is also holding midterm elections. All...
The Power of Connection: Why Conversation is Your Best Stress Buffer
"To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world." - Dr. Seuss As September rolls around, I always notice a distinct shift in the people I work with, as well as among my friends and colleagues. Stress levels spike quickly. It makes...
A change in another leads to a change in oneself.
Like so many parents and families this past week, our kids started a new school year. And with the start of another academic year, there’s a sense of change and transition for both parents and kids. For kids, it means new classrooms, new routines, and new milestones....
The Hurricane and the High Schooler: Navigating the Winds of Change
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." - John C. Maxwell Every January, there is a specific kind of electricity in the air. It’s that "spirit of change" we all talk about. But let’s be honest: while messages tell us to "embrace change," most of us find it...
Three Tips for Managing the Uncertainty of Tariffs
"Fear is often our immediate response to uncertainty. There's nothing wrong with experiencing fear. They key is not to get stuck in it." - Gabrielle Bernstein Whether you live in Canada, the US, or any other part of the world, you’re most likely aware of...
Revolutionizing Mental Health Counseling with AI: Benefits and Applications
"The technology you use impresses no one. The experience you create with it is everything." - Sean Gerety I recently interviewed a psychologist in California on artificial intelligence and psychotherapy. (Click here to watch the full interview) I was...
How Listening can Lessen the Load
If speaking is silver, then listening is gold. - Turkish proverb Think of the last time you had a conversation with someone about a personal issue you were struggling with. What was it that the other person did that made you feel better? ...
4 Strategies from Summer to Improve Your Mood
“One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.” – Henry David Thoreau I hope you had a great summer! As a psychologist, I often get asked if I'm busier in the winter than summer. While I take more time off of work...
5 Ways to Savour the Small Moments in Life and Boost Contentment
“You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you.” - Andy Warhol A couple of weeks ago, I walked my kids to school. It was their last day in Grade 2. As we were walking to school, a couple of thoughts went through my head....
Analysis Paralysis: Why It Happens
"People who think too much before they act don't act too much." - Jimmy Buffet In the "Acknowledgement" section of The Promise Wheel, I mention that my book took me close to 10 years to complete. One reason it took me that long is that I spent a lot of time...
Three Steps to Enhance Communication and Connection in Relationships
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” —Maya Angelou As a parent, husband, and psychologist, I'm always interested in how some of the events from our past impact the different roles...
Breaking the Silence: Men’s Mental Health and Relationships
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” — Bob Marley Being a male and spending most of my adult life studying and working in a female-dominated field,...
