Blog Entries

Please visit us monthly to read our insightful blog articles written by our staff pertaining to a wide variety of topics.

In an age of constant mass media and social media access, we are seeing an increased interest in understanding how that access affects our psychological well-being. One area of interest, and possible concern, pertains to…

For all of you with your mind in the gutter you can jump on out.  This blog is not about that particular topic, but rather another word/biological response that while ever present seems to have…

Martin Seligman, a leading researcher in the field of positive psychology, has worked towards a better understanding of what makes life more fulfilling. In his work on well-being, Seligman has indicated that 40 percent of…

It’s April and the winter is behind us. There may still be remnants of snow on the ground but the season has passed; it’s somewhere off in the distance. The lows that come with the…

Growing up can be hard. Children are faced with the tasks of learning to make sense of the world around them, adapting to inevitable changes, and within all that, trying to find a sense of…

Credit card bills are in, New Year's resolutions have slipped, the work responsibilities that were nudged into the New Year are awaiting your attention, and it's another school snow day leaving you to scramble for…

The holidays can bring big feelings to the surface for anyone, but this is especially true for children. Many children rely on a predictable routine to feel confident and safe, but the holidays can significantly…

November is Adoption Awareness month and the perfect time for us to look at the unique needs that families may have if adoption or permanency is part of their journey. Adoption is a way for…

Our own Michael McCleery, who runs the Eldercare Counselling service at the Kanata Psychology and Counselling Centre​ was recently interviewed about this topic for the Kanata Kourier, Stittsville News and West Carleton Review. Click the…

Does your child need a Psychoeducational Assessment? Most kids struggle in school from time to time, whether it's difficulty mastering fractions or learning to read.  How do you know if your child's difficulty is just…