When Feelings From the Past Show Up — and Why Ethics Matter Therapy is built on trust and connection. Over time, it is natural for strong emotions to arise within the therapeutic relationship. Sometimes, those feelings are connected to past experiences rather than the present moment. In therapy, these experiences
Two Different Ways the Brain Holds Experience Memory is not just a mental filing cabinet of facts and events. The brain actually stores experience in multiple systems that work differently. Two of the most important are explicit memory and implicit memory. Understanding the difference between them can help explain why
You Are Not the Only One If you are a therapist reading this and quietly wondering whether you “should” need therapy, pause for a moment. You are not alone. Many therapists sit across from their clients each week holding grief, trauma, anxiety, relationship strain, and uncertainty while privately managing their
There are lots of exciting things happening at Sandham Psychological Services this fall! My first job as a Registered Psychologist was running the Student Counselling and Wellness departments at The King’s University in Edmonton, Alberta. My favourite part of that role was connecting with students, faculty, and staff, getting to