Humans are born ready for connection. The way we are parented has long term and ongoing effects on our functioning. The effects of our early life can trigger a cascade of changes genetically, cognitively, socially, and physically which can have either positive or...
In a previous post I discussed why relationships are important but what about when relationships don’t go well? Humans are born to need love and to give love. Love is as important to us as food and without healthy love we struggle to thrive just as we do without...
“I have seen a Psychologist before for about 6 months. At first it was okay but then I started to dislike the changes he was suggesting. My previous Psychologist left me a phone message saying he felt we were making progress, but I didn’t respond. I have done...
As a Psychologist I have seen the effects of alcohol first hand on my client’s health, relationships, careers, and finances. For many people alcohol use creeps up on them over time. In many cases, the negative impact it is having on their health and wellbeing only...
“I can’t stop thinking about a movie I watched. It’s left me feeling kind of empty, sad, confused, and lost. It’s not the first time that this has happened to me as it has also happened with tv shows and books. I feel silly because I...
