Month: May 2025

What is it? Impostor Syndrome is not a new phenomenon. The term ‘imposter phenomenon’ was first described in 1978 as a strong belief that one is not intelligent. It can further be described as the belief that one is not capable nor intelligent enough to fulfil one’s duties/responsibilities. An individual experiencing Impostor Syndrome feels scared […]

I’ve often seen these sorts of lists. But they never seem to have research backing them up. I thought, let’s do the research and see what the science says. As a psychologist with a science background, I love some good old research or science. This will be the first part in a series of science […]

Bullying is often thought of as playground teasing or rough playtime conflicts, but it can take many forms. Some forms are overt, while others are much more subtle. Whether it happens in person or online, bullying can deeply affect a child or teen’s sense of self, safety, and belonging. As caregivers, we want to protect […]

Our families are the first group of people we are introduced to in life. For better or worse, we are all born into a family. We don’t get to choose our families. Every family is different. Some find their family as a source of nurturing and support. Some find their families as a source of […]

When a parent is told that their toddler or preschooler might benefit from therapy, the first reaction can sometimes be confusion or uncertainty. You might wonder: “They’re so young. What would therapy even look like?” or maybe more quietly: “Does this mean I’ve done something wrong?”. Many parents may also ask whether therapy is even […]

When people imagine therapy, they often picture a powerful, tear-filled moment, you know, the kind where everything suddenly makes sense. A buried memory resurfaces. A painful truth is spoken. A lightbulb goes off, and from that point on, things change. These kinds of moments do happen sometimes. But they’re not the norm, and they’re certainly […]