In DBT, one of the interpersonal effectiveness skills involves avoiding over apologizing (part of the FAST skills). The reasoning Read More
Guilt and apologies
We live in a society known for apologizing. There is a stereotype of Canadians being apologetic about all sorts Read More
Time, Change, and Adaptation Part II
Our minds can be both our best friends and our worst enemies. Often, what a stressful event happens, one Read More
Time, Change, and Adaptation
Does Time heal all wounds? Well, I think most of us are aware that this old adage has some Read More
Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being Part II
One way to enhance happiness and well-being in every day life is to start paying more attention to positive Read More
Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being Part 1
As a psychologist specializing in complex and challenging mental health difficulties, I spend a lot of time thinking about Read More
Being vs. Doing
I’ve been working hard to cultivate my “inner laziness.” I know it’s in there. I was intimately familiar with Read More
Start Now!
“Do not wait until all of the conditions are perfect for you to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” Read More
Power Outage
The power outages resulting from the windstorms last week brought up many issues for many people. Some people were Read More
Mindfulness: Back to Baseline
While I was away on a recent vacation, I was thinking about how many of us are often putting Read More