Know a Narc?

Know a Narc?

Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of terms such as narcissists and narcissism being used more often in magazines, pop culture and social media. It appears these terms are becoming more common in everyday language and conversation. Other terms and phrases related to narcissism are also becoming more common. Examples of these include gaslighting and Love-Bombing. […]

Group Therapy

Group Therapy

In last week’s blog post, I spoke about relationships and Gottman’s Four Horsemen. Today, I’ll speak about other services we provide at Thrive Psychology. Group therapy is one such service. In my experience, I’ve found that there are a lot of misconceptions about group therapy. Today, let’s discuss what group therapy is, how it can […]

A Series on Parenting and Special Educational Needs:  The Journey Begins

A Series on Parenting and Special Educational Needs:  The Journey Begins

Receiving the news that your child has a special educational need can feel overwhelming. You may feel a flood of intense and complex emotions, ranging from anxiety, guilt, helplessness, and isolation to even having feelings of relief. It is completely normal to have these feelings, as many parents grapple with the uncertainty of what lies […]

The Role of Therapy in the Workplace

The Role of Therapy in the Workplace

Our work and personal lives often overlap in ways we don’t expect. A stressful day at work can follow you home, showing up in your conversations or, personal difficulties can follow you to work, quietly lingering in the back of your mind during an important meeting. Finding that elusive ‘work-life balance’ often feels like a juggling […]

Couples therapy: Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse

Couples therapy: Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse

Psychologist Dr John Gottman began his career studying physics and math yet became one of the foremost experts on love and relationships. He has published over 40 books and 200 academic papers on the topic, conducting incredibly thorough research on over 3000 couples. Of all Dr Gottman’s many contributions, he is most known for his […]