The Sensitivity Cycle
November 17, 2023
The Sensitivity CycleLife is an everchanging cycle of experiences and as human beings we are continuously navigating various tasks, relationships, and situations. Some are big such as marriage or career changes, and others small, like eating a meal or going for a walk....
We don't always get what we want
August 21, 2023
In life, we don’t always get what we want. In fact, we often don’t get what we want, and these experiences create immense suffering in our lives. Maybe there was a job you really wanted, and you were convinced that you were a perfect fit, or a person who was ...
All of us have a story, more than one, where we have been treated poorly by others, the victim in the narrative. Rarely do we recall the times when we hurt others, when we experience envy or admit in taking delight in judging people. These characteristics are fundament...
Premature change
May 12, 2023
When it comes to change, we speak a lot about how people avoid change and how hard it is to accept that change is inevitable, a constant. Nothing remains the same and life is constantly in flux. Who you were this morning is not exactly who you are when you climb ...
Why do I have to feel uncomfortable emotions?
April 23, 2023
Many people enter therapy confused about why they ‘have to’ feel uncomfortable emotions such as anger, sadness, or jealousy. In fact, some folks are almost resentful that they feel these emotions and sometimes the reason for coming to therapy is to stop feeling ‘...
Facing fears
April 3, 2023
All of us are afraid of something. Afraid of dying, scared of heights, petrified of spiders and so forth. Fear is a part of life and is often useful when listened to and acted on appropriately. It helps guide behaviour and hopefully helps us avoid danger and unnecessary harm...
The need for certainty
March 19, 2023
The pull towards certainty, to know that everything will be okay or not okay, is an experience all people can relate to. We want to know that we are making the right decision or that we have considered every possible option lest we be unprepared for the worst or best-case sc...
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