When NASA selects astronauts for the Artemis missions to the Moon, they aren’t just looking for “The Right Stuff” in terms of flying jets or solving calculus. They are looking for people who are functionally excellent at humaning. In the jargon of space flight, these are called Expeditionary Skills. But you don’t need a spacesuit […]
Author Archives: Adena Silverstein
In the rhythm of modern life, where schedules often dictate our time, what could weekends look like? On weekdays/workdays we all have work and other obligations, it is a really busy time. The balance is more on doing the tasks that are required during the ‘work week’ rather than being with significant others in our […]
Well, the cost of therapy is a topic that crosses my path on almost a daily basis. On the surface it seems that therapy is just two people talking, no fancy equipment or premises required. So what are you paying for is a good question? Here is a list of some things I can think […]
The world is not as it was a few years ago. There is an abundance of violence, wars and unpredictability, all on the back of COVID. These are, no doubt, devastating and chaotic times. So how do we keep ourselves managing daily life during these times? Do what you can to help. Even a call […]
As a psychologist and person, I found the Barbie movie satisfying and meaningful in its commentary regarding relationships. It made comments relating to being human, friends, couples, and self. Relationship to being human. Barbie really shows us what it means to be in the perfect world of Barbie Land compared with the real world. She […]
Hello possums, we all like a good belly laugh, or a laughing/smiling emoji. Dame Edna (Barry Humphries) and other comedians dedicate/ed their careers to making people laugh. Just why is laughter good for our mental health? It creates a connection and shared positive experiences and memories between humans. It increases the release of endorphins (those […]
Some people express to me how difficult it is to interact with other humans, how they would prefer to avoid these interactions, as well as the strong emotions that may accompany such interactions. While interacting with others they may have thoughts such as ‘I feel so inadequate’, ‘They may reject me’, ‘Some criticism may come […]
During this holiday season most of us spend more time with our relatives than usual. As COVID rules allow, people are moving around. We may even have visits from some relatives who we have not seen for a long time. Here are some guidelines to help you have a peaceful time with your relatives […]
It is evident to me, in my work as a psychologist, that changing one’s relationships with others is an essential part of a recovery process. Whether it be recovering from addiction, or any mental health hurdle, a change in relationships with others is required. A great part of my work is assisting clients to […]
As humans we live on earth for a specific period of time. We all know loved ones who have passed away. The suffering from the resultant grief seems relentless, so relentless that some people push it away or deny it. Whether because someone died, a marriage ended, a job ended, or some other significant life […]