Anxiety has various manifestations. The common thread of anxiety are feelings of being both overwhelmed and disconnected. This is related to the neur…

Examining the cause and effect of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and disassociation.  This comparison is an effective way to talk about topic…

Each of us will have two distinct psychological parts; the part we present to the world and allow others to see which is the false self and the part…

Loss of identity can come in many forms. Having children, redundancy, retirement, are just a few of the situations that can leave people feeling that…

Today or not today? That is the question. Have you ever found yourself starting the day with a plan to do a specific task and when the end of the da…

This is a question I have heard asked in many different ways by all kinds of people. Maybe this is something you have caught yourself saying, or have…

Becoming separated from your partner can be a truly traumatic experience, there can be few folks who take this step lightly, and most folks are, in s…

When we are experiencing relationship difficulties, trust is almost always an issue. Often times we may identify this as the thing we would most like…

How does your job affect your mental health?

Timing is everything.  You've probably heard this expression before, and perhaps in reference to comic timing and jokes, but it also resonates in th…

So, many of my clients tell me of the enormous relief that sharing their fiercely guarded shameful secret has on their lives. The initial fear turns…

What is the meaning of self-esteem? Self-esteem defines how you treat yourself, what you think of yourself and the relationship that you have with yo…