The Gut-Brain Connection

The Gut-Brain Connection

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Did you know your brain and digestive system are intricately connected? Our gut is so important that it is now even named our second brain. Our gut is extremely sensitive to stress. We have known this for ages, talking about butterflies or a knot in the stomach, or...
How to build a healthy ego

How to build a healthy ego

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The ego has been getting a lot of bad rap in the media. This is probably because a healthy, strong ego is confused with a big ego (as in narcissism). A healthy ego, however, is important for psychological wellbeing. In my practice, I spend much more time to help...
How can I get rid of my depression?

How can I get rid of my depression?

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Firstly, we will look at the most important actions you can take to get rid of depression. Then I will discuss one of my favourite topics, mindfulness, and how practicing mindfulness can help treat depression. 1. Psychotherapy: Engaging in talk therapy, such as...
Am I depressed or just sad?

Am I depressed or just sad?

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Depression and sadness are related emotional experiences but differ in several important ways. It’s essential to understand these differences to recognize when someone may need professional help for depression or when they are experiencing a normal, albeit...
The problem with fragility

The problem with fragility

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I have a couple more hours on the road with my recent work schedule change. Listening to audiobooks was the best use of this time. My current book is “The Coddling of the American Mind” by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt. I was instantaneously hooked, as I agree...
Comparing and combining EMDR, IFS and Scheme Therapy

Comparing and combining EMDR, IFS and Scheme Therapy

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When we have experienced trauma, it can lead to the formation of complexes. Many Jungian analysts and scholars argue that the discovery of complexes was Jung’s most important contribution to psychology. A complex is a form of energy, and we are not aware of it until...