by Michael Greene | Apr 9, 2019
In my work as a Toronto therapist I have met many victims of narcissists. They are children, mates, employees, or friends of narcissists. They bear the scars: depression symptoms, anxiety attacks, self-esteem struggles and anger issues, to name a few. What is a... by Michael Greene | Mar 29, 2019
Forgiveness is a subject that has been endlessly discussed. There are pros and cons. Some people insist it is necessary in order ‘to move on’. Others say forgiveness is forced and artificial. Whatever side you’re on it is agreed that we need to let go of past hurts. ... by Michael Greene | Feb 16, 2019
““My therapist has helped me learn to understand that if you don’t unpack your own emotional baggage it’s no longer baggage–it’s deadweight.” ― Gina Barreca, This quote says a lot about what a client needs to do in therapy. Basically a... by Michael Greene | Jan 31, 2019
“They should call the Children’s Aid Society on me for abusing my inner child so much”. Chris said this in a humorous manner. At the same time he was upset at how critical and hurtful he was towards himself. He is not alone. In my years as a Toronto therapist most of... by Michael Greene | Jan 21, 2019
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana Ellen literally stood up and screamed at me, “Don’t try to tell me I’m just some kind of little baby who hasn’t grown up.” In a way she hadn’t grown up. A childhood trauma... by Michael Greene | Jan 14, 2019
“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” ― Victor Frankl “I’ve done everything possible to stop his drinking, but I can’t control him.” “Every night I look... by Michael Greene | Dec 17, 2018
‘Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common … . The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden’. C.S. Lewis Bill came into my office wearing dark glasses and looked around furtively before he entered. When he sat down he... by Michael Greene | Dec 1, 2018
The majority of my clients come to me as a result of bad choices. These choices have resulted in depression symptoms, stress management issues, anxiety attacks, problems with addiction and unhappy relationships. One thing many of them have in common is they... by Michael Greene | Nov 18, 2018
How Our Emptiness is Created As a Toronto therapist I encounter people complaining of feeling empty. We live in a society that constantly dangles new ‘things’ in front of us: phones, computers, clothes, furniture etc, etc. etc. . We have to have the latest and best.... by Michael Greene | Nov 4, 2018
Therapy is about developing mental fitness rather than focusing on mental illness. Over the years I have become aware that one of the biggest problems I face as a Toronto therapist is the negative attitude of people towards emotional and psychological health. Compare... 
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