Imposter Syndrome Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that affects many people, regardless of their profession or level of expertise. It is a psychological pattern that causes individuals to doubt their accomplishments, skills, and abilities and to feel like they are...
Have you ever noticed where you see a group of your friends hanging out together, and you can see it on social media? They are laughing and enjoying their time together and noticing the sense of “left out”. You may start to think, did I do something wrong? Do they not...
As we enter the first holiday season without rigid COVID restrictions, this is opening up many more holiday opportunities for several people. We may also feel as if we have to do a lot more to “make up” for lost opportunities over the last few years. Obligations,...
I am a big fan of acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) as rather than getting rid of thoughts, it creates a space for some difficult emotions to be there and be present without acting on it. In essence it helps me recognize how these thoughts which are not real creates...
As a therapist I hear this question all the time. Whether I’m in a session with a client or even when I’m living my life and not working. People do wonder. How can I tell if I’m depressed? There are actually some simple ways for you to tell if you have symptoms of...
Blog by Suki Khangura, C.C.C. If we look at the clinical definition of anxiety from the DSM- 5 it states “anxiety is excessive worry and apprehensive expectations, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities, such as work...
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