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What happens during a visit to a Hypnotherapist?

Posted on 21/11/2017 in Tips for Therapy

An initial visit with a hypnotherapist in Calgary will have you meeting the hypnotherapist and discussing why you think you may need to be hypnotized. By asking specific questions, the therapist also discovers what yours goal are, what you want to achieve by being hypnotized and whether you would be a good candidate for hypnotherapy. A few individuals possess extremely strong personalities and simply cannot relinquish control to another, even if that person is a professional. However, most people are able to be hypnotized but may need more time and the use of alternative techniques by a hypnotherapist. How do… Read More Here!

Model of action and perceived power (MAPP)

Posted on 22/03/2017 in Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Issues

Abstract Due to the need and request for a more sophisticated and robust understanding of the area of bondage, discipline and sadomasochism (BDSM or SM) activity, a more detailed and organized visual representation model was developed based not only on clinical experience, but on input from the SM community. This is called the model of action and perceived power (MAPP). After a review of the literature finding that little has been written outlining any adequate pictorial models of these relationships, the MAPP was developed to chart how commonly identified personal or given labels such as Master, Slave, Predator, etc. within… Read More Here!

Fighting Fair

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You bring up a point to your partner, something like, “why don’t we have that spark anymore,” “I feel lonely in our relationship,” or “I don’t feel appreciated.” Really, it can be anything that you’re upset about and want fixed. Only, instead of your partner listening to your concern, they respond by getting defensive and saying something like “well you never initiate sex either and I can’t read your mind,” “we do have sex so what is your problem,” or “I do appreciate you, here’s some examples of why you’re wrong about this.” So… Read More Here!

Empty Nest or New Opportunity

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Children, Couples Counselling, Parenting

My baby is leaving home… what am I going to do now? Many parents experience a feeling of loss when the last child leaves home. Well, you are not alone. The majority of parents experience that feeling of a double edged sword. Parents are thrilled that all of the nurturing, caring and teachings has led their child to be actively independent, coupled with the loss of the daily experiences and companionship they share with their child every day at home. This mish-mash of emotions actually has a name – empty nest syndrome. This is not a clinical diagnosis, but rather… Read More Here!

Psychological Cause & Effect of Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Issues, Stress Management

Are you experiencing Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? If you look at a lot of the medical literature exploring ED, they tend to quote that psychological factors are responsible for about 10%-20% of all cases. Interestingly, as a psychologist, and in my practice as a sex therapist, it is my experience that psychological factors are responsible for closer to 80% or 90% of ED issues. Certainly, there are a lot of medical causes for ED, and these need to be ruled out first prior to looking at psychological effects or causes. Common medical conditions that induce ED include: Diabetes, obesity, history of smoking… Read More Here!