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Sharing thoughts, teachings, and resources about mental health and topics in Adlerian Psychology.
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The Goals of Behaviour: Helping Parents Better Understand and Improve The Quality of Their Relationships With Their Teenage Children
By Rob Broughton, RCC and Kate Drew, RCC Originally published in BCACC Insights Magazine Winter 2023, posted here with permission from the authors. It is not easy being the parent of a teen. The landscape of their lives changes drastically and rapidly, and it is easy to misstep in this new terrain. Teen behaviour can…
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MOTIVATION
by Phebe Ameh, Social Justice Practicum Student, Adler University On a cold winter morning, Alex sat at his desk, staring at the blank page on his laptop. Deadlines loomed, his dreams felt distant, and his energy was gone. He whispered to himself, “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.” Have you ever felt that…
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Living with a Mask: Understanding Imposter Syndrome
by Phebe Ameh, Social Justice Practicum Student, Adler University When Sarah walked across the stage to receive her Master’s degree, the auditorium erupted in applause. Friends and family stood cheering, her professors nodded proudly, and her colleagues congratulated her with admiration. On the outside, it looked like a moment of triumph. But inside, Sarah’s heart…
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Social Media & Teen Mental Health — A Double-Edged Reality
by Phebe Ameh, Social Justice Practicum Student. It’s no secret that today’s teenagers are growing up in a world that’s as digital as it is physical. For many, social media isn’t just entertainment; it’s where friendships are made, identities are explored, and voices are heard. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube have become an…
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The Weight of Measuring Up: Social Comparison and Mental Health
by Phebe Ameh. Social comparison is something we all do sometimes without even realizing it. Whether we’re scrolling through Instagram, chatting with friends, or observing co-workers, we often evaluate ourselves in relation to others. Psychologists have studied this natural tendency for decades, and their insights help us understand not only why we compare but also…
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The Healing Power of Nature on Mental Health
by Phebe Ameh, Social Justice Practicum Student. In a world that rarely pauses, where deadlines, digital screens, and constant notifications dominate our attention, nature offers something profoundly simple: the chance to breathe. Not just physically, but emotionally. Stepping outside, even for a few moments, can interrupt the cycle of stress, disconnection, and overwhelm that so…
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Story of Struggle, Support, and Self-Discovery: Nia’s Journey Across Continents and Into Healing
by Phebe Ameh, Social Justice Practicum Student. At the heart of Adlerian psychology lies a powerful belief: every human being is driven by the desire to belong, to be seen, and to contribute meaningfully to their world. It’s a theory grounded not just in intellect, but also in his empathic understanding of the human condition.…
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Staying Grounded in a Turbulent World – The Adlerian Approach
by Kirsty Lewis, MC RCC, Associate Counsellor at The Adler Centre. In the past few months, as the news cycle has become such a rollercoaster, many of us are feeling pretty motion sick. It can be hard to look away. We may joke about doom scrolling, but the reality being that it can negatively affect our…
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