Kids and teens are often forced to attend psychotherapy. So how do you engage kids and teens that are forced into treatment?

Most of us keep busy throughout the day, working, traveling, chatting with friends and family, doing housework and shopping. There are a million things we do to keep busy. Some of us like being alone, and others hate it and avoid it at all costs. So why is it so hard to be alone? Being alone in life, even for short periods of time can feel daunting. Why are so many people scared or even terrified of being alone? There are several reasons for this. Keeping ourselves busy or pr

If you are suffering from PTSD, you are well aware of how debilitating it can be. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops in people after they have undergone traumatic life events. It was initially called ‘shell shock’ when it was first diagnosed in war veterans. There are often misconceptions regarding PTSD that the person suffering from it is dwelling on past events, or is not able to move on. However, the fact of the matter is that

Almost everyone has experienced worry or anxiety at some point or the other. However, people diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience anxiety in a different way. It often compels them to perform repetitive compulsive rituals, and they might also find themselves plagued with persistent intrusive thoughts. So the question remains – How different is it from a Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? Although GAD and OCD are closely related, the latter usually req

Kids and teens often struggle on their individual journeys to adulthood, not knowing who they are, or where they fit in. Role playing games help kids and teens by allowing them to pick and use character strengths that they may wish they had in real life. What's unique to role playing games is that they allow kids and teens to use strengths such as problem solving, resilience, perseverance, and developing interpersonal skills, through the roll of the dice and storytelling. The

As fall approaches and the sun begins to sink lower in the sky, many find the changes in the season unsettling as we are forced to go within, not only within our homes, but ourselves. This can be challenging especially when there are unresolved past issues or even trauma in one’s life. Fall and winter can be a time when these dark memories of the past emerge, sometimes leaving us feeling isolated, alone, or depressed. For many, just the lack of sunlight and the shorter days l

Laughter meditation involves three things: 1. Gentle movement and breathing exercises. 2. Laughing for a few minutes which begins with smiling, giggling and then full-blown laughter! At first you may have to fake it, but simulated laughter is as beneficial to our physical, mental and emotional health as real laughter. Laughter is contagious, so expect to have fun! 3. Following the laughter, you will sit in silent reflection or meditation, where you are mindful and pr