Imposter syndrome can be characterized as a self-doubt of one’s abilities, accomplishments, and intellect, which makes one feel like a fraud because of the belief that the circumstances that allowed one to obtain their current situation or status was only through luck or other external factors. Individuals who struggle with imposter syndrome have […]
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is typically a change-process therapeutic modality, however there is recognition that sometimes there are problems in life that cannot be resolved, are difficult to endure, or cannot be worked on using traditional CBT tools. In these cases, acceptance becomes an integral strategy to help navigate challenging life circumstances. For instance,
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We often recognize that we are more compassionate and kinder to other people than we are to ourselves. Self-compassion is defined as “how we relate to ourselves in instances of perceived failure, inadequacy, or personal suffering” (Neff, 2003). Many of us will judge and criticize ourselves for the shortcomings, inadequacies, and mistakes that
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Warning: This blog speaks about suicide. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in danger of harming yourself, you can get help by contacting the Suicide Crisis Helpline anywhere in Canada by calling or texting 9-8-8 (toll-free, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week), visiting your nearest Emergency Room, or
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Once you have successfully met your therapeutic goals or significantly reduced your psychological symptoms (great work!), it is helpful to consider relapse prevention. When you arrive at the final stage of therapy where learned skills and strategies have now become automatic and mood is markedly better, it is important to hold onto these
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