psychology
“I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat. Allen Klein There’s nothing funnier than Monty Python. At least I think so
Editor's Note: This post is part of a series that tackles the psychological and mental health aspects brought on by the current COVID-19 crisis, read parts two and three here. We all have so many conflicting f
Dear Future: I am a bit afraid of you. I’m not sure how you’re going to treat me. I don’t know if you’re going to be kind to me, be mean to me, help me accomplish my dreams, or trip me, laugh when I fall,
Ever seen a show where the finale is so smooth, it actually makes you revisit everything you saw in a new light? You might know from my previous articles that the questions I present at the beginning are usually c
By Darlene Haddad Why does emotional pain sometimes hurt more than physical pain? Is there such a thing such as accumulated or stored emotional pain living inside you? Yes, there is! As a child, you grew up havin
Smoking, drugs, alcohol or any other habitual activities can turn into addictions that negatively affect our lives and those of our loved ones. Often addicts do not recognize these signs or are in denial and need
Years ago, as a fairly new therapist in Canada, a client I’ll call ‘Elaine” (not her real name, of course) informed me that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer the previous week, and she wanted to talk
My daughter is at that age where I am now being dragged along to her social events. Most recently, I was attending an iftar organized by her school to give the parents an opportunity to interact. The meal was as u
Parents and teachers have mixed feelings about this month. Some look forward to it, some look at it with relief, while some sigh with resignation to the inevitable. Come September, it’s time for children to go b
If you’re anything like me, you’ve engaged in a little digi-stalking every now and then. Social networks like Facebook, make it easier than ever to check up on all those people from your past. You know, “tho
‘Now, why did I need to know that?’, was an obvious thought, as the gentleman next to me described how his uncle wasn’t pleasant and would spoil any or rather all family occasions. It had been 45 minutes sin
Mood disorders have always been treated rather shabbily in the wider world. People who are experiencing depression are often told things like, “What do YOU have to be depressed about?” Or, “Snap out of it. T
Lana Consult is a bit of an enigma: a self-avowed non-fashionista that engages the world of fashion head-on through her work as a personal branding consultant. However, it is precisely this detached point of view
TAG Heuer’s Return To The High Seas