by uprisepsychology | May 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do you know the feeling of uncertainty? You know, that uneasy feeling you get in your stomach that you can’t seem to shake off. Well, feeling anxious is entirely normal! Sometimes it can be a sign of something more serious, but other times it isn’t. While being...
by uprisepsychology | Dec 4, 2023 | Anxiety, Coping with Mental Health Challenges, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, Self-Compassion, Stress and Burnout, Uncategorized
With the cold winds and snow on the ground, as well as increasing emails about Christmas gifts ideas, there’s no doubt about it; the Holidays are coming! While this might be a joyous time for many people, the holidays bring out a sense of dread to many others. And in...
by uprisepsychology | Apr 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ever notice how difficult it is to “chill” after having gone through a stressful period? Maybe you find yourself still biting your nails even after your exam is done. Maybe you had a stressful altercation with your best friend, and even though you made up, you still...
by uprisepsychology | Mar 27, 2023 | Perfectionism, Uncategorized
Have you ever been considered a perfectionist by others? Maybe it was a family member, friend, or co-worker? Perhaps you clicked on this blog post because you consider yourself a perfectionist. But what exactly does it mean to be a perfectionist and how do you define...
by uprisepsychology | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today is International Women’s Day and I wanted to share some thoughts about a topic which affects so many women; Emotional Eating. Emotional Eating is eating for emotional reasons, rather than for hunger or satisfaction. Despite it being a normal part of healthy...
by uprisepsychology | Jan 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
So you finally used all of your courage and decided to go to therapy. You start looking around and… Oh no! Turns out the wait-lists to receive services are months and months long. What a bummer! As a clinical psychologist, I find it heartbreaking to see so many people...
