by Wesley Macintyre | May 27, 2022 | Psychology, Self-Care, Thinking, What to expect
There are a number of reasons why people resist seeing a psychologist for therapy. Here are five of them: “Therapy is a quick fix.” “It’s like going to see a mechanic for a tune up,” has been a helpful metaphor for reducing stigma attached to seeing a...
by Wesley Macintyre | Apr 11, 2022 | Anxiety, Psychology, Thinking
Leon Festinger plays an important role in your life, even if you’re not aware of it. Festinger’s theory of cognitive dissonance refers to the internal discomfort we feel in moments of conflict between our attitudes, beliefs or behaviours. This dissonance is...
by Wesley Macintyre | Feb 7, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care
Horror films. We stream them knowing the jump scares are coming; that we’ll lose half our fingernails and our hearts will race a million miles an hour. But we accept it and make space for it knowing there will be something valuable to come out of it. Entertainment....
by Wesley Macintyre | Dec 17, 2021 | Anxiety, COVID-19, Lockdown, Psychology
Why am I so lazy? I feel like a bad friend. I just don’t have it in me today. How are they seeing this many people? I use to do this every weekend. Why is it so hard now? In general, us humans are fairly predictable. Our schedules might change between school and uni,...
by Wesley Macintyre | Nov 2, 2021 | Depression, Psychology, Self-Care
Those experiencing depression often express a sense of hopelessness or helplessness. Like no matter what direction they walk, whether they go under, over, around, or through different obstacles, nothing changes. Sometimes it can feel even worse! So what can we do when...
