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What is EMDR Therapy?

Posted on 30/09/2014 in Anxiety, Depression, Grief

What Is EMDR? It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is defined by EMDR Canada as an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma and many other mental health problems. It was discovered by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. While she was walking through the woods one day, she happened to notice that her own negative emotions lessened as her eyes darted from side to side. Then, she found the same positive effect in her clients. To date, there have been numerous studies in support of how effective… Read More Here!

The Complete guide to alpha male behavior for seduction and social dynamics

Posted on 06/08/2014 in Sexual Issues

This "guide" is a look at the evolution of alpha males, their behaviours and how it impacts females (both in the animal kingdom and in humans). There is a lot to be learned about how a person's particular behaviour may be viewed by others (both male and females), and how and what to can change to understand or improve their relationships. Read More Here!

Omega-3 and Mood Disorders

Posted on 23/04/2014 in Depression

When shopping at my local grocery store this week I took a moment to look around and I noticed a variable mixing of different health benefits plastered across every carton and container. Some are ‘heart wise’, others ‘fortified’ with vitamins, or ‘no sugar added’ and so on. One common additive I’ve noted lately has been ‘omega-3’. It’s included in everything from eggs to fruit juices and even yogurt. Yet, have you ever taken a moment to ask why? Why is it so important that my eggs include omega-3? Let’s take a historical perspective. Back in the days of hunters and… Read More Here!

University and College Students: Start Planning Your Career Today!

Posted on 16/04/2014 in Stress Management, Students

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” -Confucius Are you trying to figure out what to do with the rest of your life? Are you close to finishing high school and trying to decide which programs to apply to at university or college? It can often times feel like an overwhelming decision. For some students, they are interested in many different career paths, while other students tell me they don’t have any idea of which direction they want to head. It’s confusing at times. Career planning is not always a… Read More Here!

The Joy of Sex (Therapy)

Posted on 16/04/2014 in Couples Counselling

One evening, as I was sitting with friends and colleagues discussing my chosen occupation, one of the questions that popped up (sorry, no pun intended) was “What exactly do sex therapists do?” I realized that although this was common knowledge to me, an other in the profession, it’s likely that many people do not really know what being a sex therapist means. Let me clear things up. CREDENTIALS To begin with, the most prominent certification body in North America is The American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). They generally outline the requirements needed to become a sex… Read More Here!