Wait for others to catch onto your ideas. I work with gifted adults in my private practice as a psychologist. We frequently discuss the characteristics that gifted adults share when we begin to work together. They benefit from exploring how their giftedness makes them different, and how these … [Read more...] about Gifted adults in the workplace: Slow down to communicate effectively
You don’t have to forgive someone that harmed you
Some things are unforgivable. A client arrived at my office one morning singing the song, "Ding Dong. The Witch is Dead," a song from the Wizard of Oz. She told me that her mother-in-law had died two weeks before and that she had attended the funeral. And then she smiled and said that the song … [Read more...] about You don’t have to forgive someone that harmed you
Gifted students often under perform at university
I remember hearing that students that graduated number one in their high school classes had trouble succeeding at university. … [Read more...] about Gifted students often under perform at university
Problem with cocaine? Stuck in flight mode?
If you have a problem with cocaine, you may be stuck in flight mode. Most of us have heard about fight or flight. There’s a good chance you may be familiar with the term, stuck in fight mode, which describes when someone is constantly angry, and quite possibly in rage. “Stuck in flight mode” is … [Read more...] about Problem with cocaine? Stuck in flight mode?
Burnout: You must take better care of yourself
Don't neglect your physical health. I tell my clients that push themselves too hard that they must take care of their bodies. Most people might think this is the purview of physicians and physiotherapists, but I was trained to work in an interdisciplinary fashion, learning from other professionals … [Read more...] about Burnout: You must take better care of yourself
How to manage hot flashes
You don't have to suffer. There's a lot you can do. Women in my private practice as a psychologist sometimes talk about experiencing hot flashes during perimenopause and menopause. Their collective wisdom has led to the creation of these 27 tips to help you better manage hot flashes. … [Read more...] about How to manage hot flashes
Attachment cry: When fight or flight have failed.
In attachment cry, you turn to the nearest human being and say, “See me! Hear me! Save me!” Many of the clients I work with as a psychologist have experienced developmental trauma, meaning neglect and abuse as children. In an earlier blog post, I wrote about Fight, flight, freeze or submit: Adult … [Read more...] about Attachment cry: When fight or flight have failed.
25 ways to refuse a drink
Say no to another drink with these simple tips. I often discuss ways to refuse a drink with clients in my private practice as a psychologist. Many tell me the pressure to accept a drink, or to continue drinking, can be enormous. Especially if they are at a work event and don’t want to appear weak, … [Read more...] about 25 ways to refuse a drink
After a concussion: Overcoming sensitivity to light and sound
I worked with a middle-aged woman, named Brittany, that was experiencing chronic headaches and neck pain, as well as sensitivity to both light and sound, almost two years after receiving a concussion in a motor vehicle accident. … [Read more...] about After a concussion: Overcoming sensitivity to light and sound
Lawyer in burnout? Record your billable hours accurately
I’ve met several young associates that work at private law firms. They sometimes contact me because they are in burnout. I ask them if they are billing their hours accurately on client files. After a bit of discussion, they often realize they are not, and that this inaccuracy is contributing to … [Read more...] about Lawyer in burnout? Record your billable hours accurately