Setting Boundaries during a PANDEMIC
By Armita Hosseini, M.Ed., M.A., C.Psych. Assoc. 19 May, 2020 Hello Reader, As we all navigate through such an unprecedented time, there are many unexpected challenges that arise in our everyday lives. Our norms of living, interacting and socializing have shifted significantly. Among these shifts, is the change in our relationships and the challenges of maintaining […]
Under Lockdown: Cope with Tension in Your Relationship
By Armita Hosseini, M.Ed., M.A., C.Psych. Assoc. 19 May, 2020 Hello Reader, It is easy to imagine that frustrations, tensions and arguments in households are common problems during COVID-19. As we spend most of our time in one space with a loved one, disagreements, annoyance and frustrations are bound to happen. Normalize this experience for yourself. If […]
GOAL SETTING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
By Dr. Sarah Talebizadeh, Psy.D. C.Psych. 19 May, 2020 BRIEF HISTORY In 1960’s, Edwin Locke put forward the Goal–setting theory of motivation. This theory states that goal setting is essentially linked to task performance, specific and challenging goals contribute to higher and better task performance. In his research, he found that individuals who set specific, difficult goals performed better than those who set general, easy goals. GOAL SETTING STRATEGIES Specific […]
A Life Time of Learning Disabilities
By Dr. Sarah Talebizadeh, Psy.D. C.Psych. 19 May, 2020 Adopted by the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAO) January 30, 2002 A Learning Disability is defined as a disorder, which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding or use of verbal or nonverbal information. Impairments in processes related to learning (language processing; phonological processing; visual spatial processing; […]
Meditation Steps
By Dr. Sarah Talebizadeh, Psy.D. C.Psych. 19 May, 2020 1) To begin the practice, sit down in a chair and adopt a relaxed and alert posture, then ask yourself, what am I experiencing right now? What thoughts are around, what feelings are around, and what body sensations? Allow yourself to just acknowledge, observe and describe these […]
Stress Management
By Dr. Sarah Talebizadeh, Psy.D. C.Psych. 19 May, 2020 When a situation or event is perceived by a person as being overwhelming, beyond their abilities to cope, and threatening to their well-being, it is considered “stressful”. Stress can result in feelings of exhaustion, fatigue, and depression, and even resultant health problems such as headaches, upset stomach, insomnia, […]