Dads’ Mental Health Support Group – Collingwood
Men don’t always feel comfortable talking about their feelings, and there’s an unspoken, implicit assumption that dads are meant to be strong and hold it all together for their [...]
Embracing Complexity
The above quote comes from author and cartoonist Scott Adams, famous for his Dilbert comic series that poked fun at corporate office culture. Most of us have encountered buzz words that seek to [...]
Assumption of Responsibility in Psychotherapy (Part 1): Acknowledging the Internal Sources of Our Suffering
People come to psychotherapy for a variety of expressed reasons (what are sometimes called “presenting concerns” by clinicians): symptoms of depression, overwhelming anxiety, relationship [...]
Adapting to Change
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said: “Change is the only constant in life.” Change is always with us and ever-present, whether it’s a noticeable environmental change (like the [...]
Our Greatest Freedom (and responsibility)
Viktor Frankl was a neurologist, psychologist, philosopher, and Holocaust survivor who wrote the international best-selling book Man’s Search for Meaning (one of my personal favourites!). [...]
Choosing Therapy: Why Collingwood Residents Are Turning to Professional Help
Collingwood, Ontario is a beautiful place to live: the downtown core has a variety of excellent shops, cafes, and restaurants; the waterfront beaches and trails are accessible and gorgeous; [...]
How to Find the Best Therapist in Barrie for Your Needs
If you’re a resident of Barrie and you’ve recently made the decision to seek the services of a professional psychotherapist, you might be asking yourself: Where do I go to find a therapist? What [...]