Posts Tagged ‘therapy’
Mental Health and Meditation
What a strange thing to do I remember as a young kid seeing cross-legged monks in meditation on the pages of National Geographic, fascinated by the strangeness of it. I couldn’t compare it to anything in my life. It seemed peculiar because of the robes, painted temples and the shaved heads, but it was most…
Read MoreRighting the Ship: What to Expect from Couple’s Therapy
Making the decision to work on your relationship through couple’s therapy can be difficult, and for most people, there are a lot of questions about what to expect. This article will attempt to demystify the process, and address three of the most common concerns that couples have coming into therapy. 1. It’s about figuring out…
Read MoreDefense Mechanisms in Therapy
By Halifax Psychologist, Brad Peters This video is all about defense mechanisms in therapy. I define defense mechanisms as having two main parts: 1) they are denials or distortions of reality, and 2) they operate unconsciously (outside of our awareness). The main function of a defense mechanism is to relieve psychological tension and anxiety about…
Read MoreFifty Shades of Grey: Making Sense of Sadomasochism (S&M)
By Halifax Psychologist, Brad Peters Many of us are familiar with, or have at least heard of Fifty Shades of Grey – the book (and soon to be film) that became one of the most significant pieces of pop culture in the last couple of years. The story revolves around a female college student who…
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