Freud, also known as the father of Psychoanalysis, described dreams as “the royal road to the unconscious. Along with many other psychologists, Freud believed that dreams often reveal something about ourselves that we weren’t aware of. If we take the time to better understand our

Adolescence is the period in a person’s life that occurs after infancy and before adulthood. Mainly between the ages of 10-19, adolescents undergo physiological, emotional, and social changes. Parents may find that their child desires to spend more time away from family members and this

For those who are unaware, Movember is an annual event in which, for the month of November, participants will grow mustaches in order to raise awareness for men related health issues, such as testicular and prostate cancer, and the high levels of male suicide. By

Finding a therapist that is right for you may take some time and is not always a linear, one-time event. Although some clients find their fit from through their first try, don’t get discouraged if takes you more than one consultation to find someone you

How well do you know yourself? We believe that we know ourselves, and then suddenly, we act in a way we cannot explain. We have plans and goals, and we find that we are sabotaging our progress. Psychoanalysis explained that our consciousness holds only some

We are bombarded by constant messages that promote unrealistic expectations  to attain that “perfect body”. Body-shaming is a form of bullying. We can extend this to ourselves, or to others, this is an ongoing concern due to social media misuse, propelled by wannabe body consultants, AKA,

Habits are things we do often, that require little or no thought. And the things we do determine who we are, what we think and believe, and how we are perceived by others. In the words of Aristotle, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence,

The American Psychological Association (APA) defines empathy as the ability to understand a person “from his or her frame of reference rather that one’s own” and also includes experiencing the other person’s feelings, perceptions and thoughts vicariously. In other words, putting oneself in someone else’s

Video games and online gaming has become an increasingly popular leisure activity over the last 25 years. From games that individuals can play alone, to massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG), gaming offers a forum for many to engage in a manner that best suits

What is Attachment Theory?   Attachment can be defined as an emotional bond or a form of “psychological connectedness” between two people. According to John Bowlby’s attachment theory, the initial bonds that are formed between a child and their caregivers influences the way in which