One major challenge I’ve noticed as I have observed people trying to navigate our mental health system is that Read More
Making Friends Part 3: Birds of a Feather
A second misconception about making friends to dispel is the notion that opposites attract. Perhaps you’ve heard this or Read More
Making Friends Part 2: Proximity and Friendship
OK, so how do you make friends? Well, there are a couple of common misconceptions to dispel to keep Read More
Making Friends Part 1: Cocktail Party Anguish
I was recently at a “hybrid” conference, for which some of us attended in person and others attended virtually. Read More
Changing How You See Yourself
Following my morning exercise routine today, I was thinking about how differently I view myself compared to when I Read More
Nothing to Write About
Lately, I’ve been spreading my work hours throughout the week, working each day but for fewer hours than I Read More
Limited Options
Have you ever noticed that, when we have limited options, small things can become a big deal? Back when Read More
Irony, Humour, and Irreverence
I’ve been thinking about the experience of irony recently. One ironic thing that happened to me was that I Read More
Radical Acceptance and Difficult People
One of the hardest times to practice the DBT skill of radical acceptance is when we’re dealing with people Read More