(Published in the Holiday 2024 West Coast Families Magazine - Page 14 WestCoastFamilies.com/Holiday-2024/) It happens every year — with the change of the season from summer to fall, comes a change in the focus of therapy. The closer we get to the winter holidays; the...
(This article was published in the Fall 2024 Issue of West Coast Families Magazine. See it on their website at https://westcoastfamilies.com/fall-2024/ — Turn to page 16.) It is no secret that parenting can be stressful. In fact, the US Surgeon General recently published a public health...
(This article was published in the Summer 2024 Issue of West Coast Families Magazine. See it on their website at https://westcoastfamilies.com/summer-2024/ — Turn to page 10. Or download the article here) Have you ever felt like calling “Stop the world, I want to get off!?”...
This article was published in the Spring 2024 Issue of West Coast Families magazine. You can see it on their website (turn to page 19), or download the entire article as a PDF. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and thoughts about gift cards, flowers...
My friend Millie once asked me if anyone living in Vancouver ever needed counselling. “After all,” she said, “we live in one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. Why would anyone ever struggle in Vancouver?” She wondered half-jokingly. “Vancouver IS beautiful,” I...
I have been asked by many clients to explain the difference between fear, anxiety and panic and for help with determining what is normal and when to seek treatment. I am going to explain the differences with the help of simple examples. Let’s imagine you’re at the...
Dr. Michal Regev, Registered Psychologist and recognized specialist in Mental Health and Motherhood issues is interviewed by Cheryl Zandbergen from Moms Gone Wild...
This is a wonderful video by Dr. Michal Regev talking about Recovering from postpartum depression and anxiety...
This is especially important for pregnant and breastfeeding women who are experiencing depression and anxiety. This is the reason why I have decided to summarize the current literature on different treatment options, methods and techniques that have been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of depression....
Is it possible to recover from depression? 7 scientifically researched non-medication ways to get your life back. It is hard to have hope when you’re depressed or, as the saying goes; it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel that is depression....