Insomnia
'I can’t sleep…..’ We all have sleepless nights at times: we may be worried about a particular issue, or our body is restless with excited anticipation. Others may keep us up with their needs during the night. However, if you cannot sleep
Perfectionism
Perfectionism: nothing is ever good enough, even ‘done’. Days are too short to fit it all in. You’d rather not start something, as it’ll be so much work and you expect to fail at it anyway. You feel anxious, depressed,
What is EMDR?
What is EMDR? EMDR (or Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a treatment for trauma. More specifically, its evidence base shows that it is effective for the treatment of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). PTSD is a mental illness that can develop following
Mindfulness and Mental Health
Mindfulness and Mental Health ‘Mindfulness’ has grown immensely in popularity in recent years. Having been practiced in the world and, in some form, in all major religions for thousands of years, it was firmly placed on the secular map by Jon
Jig-Saw CBT
Chronic or recurrent distress, but no obvious diagnosis A client came into my office, in acute distress, complaining about a work situation. Their manager made unreasonable demands. Their colleagues were struggling. At home, the family needs were all-consuming and the client
World Mental Health Special
The World Mental Health Day is witnessed on October 10 and is a recognition of the global importance of mental health. What is the relevance of Canada? First: The slogan ‘1 in 5’ is not enough We need to move beyond this
How Can We Look After Teachers’ Mental Health?
October 5th was the World Teachers’ day and by some strange coincidence, it is very close to World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October. Teachers are an important part of the success of a society. We all need them. Teachers’
Social Anxiety
Feeling shy? Or is it more than that? Not necessarily and they do not have to be overly confident or assertive (or aggressive!) to overcome their hesitation. Social Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as Social Phobia, is the most common of
Trauma and its impact
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear of someone having experienced ‘trauma’? In current times, it is likely that you think of ‘PTSD’. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has been given much attention in the
The Depression Mud Pool
Coming out of depression is like working your way out of a mud pool. If you stand still, the mud will harden and you’ll get stuck. If you keep moving, however slowly, you will eventually climb out of the pool. Behaviour