Category Archives: patient education

  Did you know that once upon a time, if a woman exhibited any emotional distress, they would remove her “hysteria” by performing a “hysterectomy”? (Hence the term we still use for this procedure of…

Mindfulness this, mindfulness that. News headlines are abuzz with this buzz word, talking about which mindfulness coach helped the team win or met with the world leaders. So, let’s talk about mindfulness. Mindfulness doesn’t have…

As a psychologist, I can say with certainty that it is difficult to change a person’s mood or self-image. These can be chronic, long-lasting, even lifetime struggles. But, changing your behavior is much easier, as…

As a psychologist with a medical specialization, I interact with varied other healthcare professionals – who possess the spectrum of personalities. (Bedside manner varies greatly, as well). I am training in what is called “consultation…