– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) If you are like most people, you have likely considered at least one, if not more, New Year’s resolutions this year. Of course, you have every intention to make the change. Your heart and mind, at least in the moment, are united to conceive that this… continue reading
Category: Psychology
Valentine's Day Throughout the Year
– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) Be Mine, Valentine! February 14 has become a day of sending affectionate cards, giving chocolates or flowers, or even small gifts as tokens of love for another. Valentine exchanges range from the innocent cards passed between elementary school children to celebrations of intimacy within deeply committed love… continue reading
Sleeplessness
– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) Its 12:00 am and I am not asleep yet! Fortunately, this problem is transcient – I know I can catch up on a good night’s sleep tomorrow. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many. Some people experience short-term insomnia when sleep is disrupted due to… continue reading
Supporting Our Kids at Any Age
– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) Your kids won’t leave home? Stop cooking with cheese! In this familiar television commercial, we see a frustrated, overworked couple and their free-loading 38 year-old son, oblivious to their distress. The commercial humorously builds on a truth about parenting: overindulging children stifles their ability to grow… continue reading
Parenting
– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) In May and June, it has become traditional to acknowledge the tremendous importance of parents by presenting cards announcing sentiments like, “You’re #1, Mom” or “You’re the world’s GREATEST Dad”! These cards also typically reflect cultural norms about what it means to be a good Mom… continue reading