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Managing anxiety by reducing catastrophic thinking: Part 1

WEBIn this article, I discuss how to reduce anxiety by targeting the first of two elements of catastrophic thinking—overestimating the likelihood of negative events occurring. …

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Is thinking about worst-case scenarios good or bad for your …

WEBIn this article, I discuss good and bad ways to think about negative events which may possibly occur in your life. In my work as a Calgary psychologist and a Cochrane …

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Habits for good self-esteem: It’s how you behave and what you …

WEBEstimated reading time: . In my continuing series on habits, I now turn to habits to help you have good emotional health. In this article, I discuss habits which help you to have good …

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How to address thought suppression and its negative effects

WEBIn my last article, I discussed how trying not to think about something makes you think about it more and the negative effects which stem from this strategy. In this article, I discuss …

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Using your senses to enhance your mental health: It’s just …

WEBIn this article, I discuss how to use your five senses to benefit your mental health. Over the Christmas holiday season, I derived enjoyment from various activities I engaged in by …

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The key to achieving good emotional health and thriving …

WEBIn this article, I discuss the key to achieving good emotional health and thriving relationships—having habits which help you to generate these positive results. In my …

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Negative social comparisons: How they affect your mood …

WEBIn this article, I discuss how comparing yourself negatively to others is an example of distorted thinking which you can address with skills from cognitive behavioural therapy. …

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Moving closer to the bull’s-eye: The benefits of living consistently

WEBEstimated reading time: . The focus of the influential Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is to accept the experience of difficult emotions and accompanying negative …

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Use the five-minute rule to overcome lack of motivation in …

WEBIn this article, I discuss a simple but effective strategy to help overcome a lack of motivation to engage in activities which can help to alleviate depression. One of the fundamental …

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Use cost-benefit analysis to stop unwanted behaviours

WEBIf you’ve been struggling in your efforts to stop doing unwanted behaviours, it may because of the balance between the costs and benefits which affect your decisions to engage in …

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Catastrophic thinking: Fuel for the anxiety fire

WEBIn this article, I discuss how ‘catastrophizing’ about future events contributes to difficulties in managing anxiety. Among the most common issues I encounter in my work as a Calgary …

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Knowledge is power: Educate yourself about your issues to make …

WEBIn this article, I discuss why clients who immerse themselves in knowledge about their issues are more likely to make progress in therapy. At a talk I attended by psychologist …

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Emotional reasoning: A cognitive distortion with powerful effects

WEBIn this article, I discus how making erroneous judgments about ourselves, others and our circumstances based on the emotions we are experiencing can add to our distress. …

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The importance of client-therapist fit in counselling

WEBIn this article, I discuss the importance of having a good fit between client and therapist to client success including the two key aspects of client-therapist fit. Having a good fit with …

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How to deal with Valentine's Day stress

WEBIn this article, I provide strategies to help people who consider Valentine’s Day as more a source of stress than a romantic adventure. Although Valentine’s Day brings many …

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Coping with Mental Health Challenges During the Omicron Surge

WEBTune-in to CityNews Edmonton January 5th for an interview on coping with the mental health challenges during the Omicron surge.

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Breaking through barriers: Lessons from Sir Roger Bannister for …

WEBIn this article, I discuss how taking initial steps toward success in addressing an issue can subsequently lead to significant additional progress. As a psychologist and former …

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Support groups: The pros and cons as a complement to therapy

WEBEstimated reading time: . Clients often seek therapy to address maladaptive behaviours which are negatively affecting their lives and the lives of those around them. Among …

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