Dr. Michal Regev - Registered Psychologist
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What is Empathy and who needs it?

When you live in a fast-paced world and juggle work, home and maybe kids, who has time to offer empathy? and what is empathy anyway? Empathy is a way to express understanding of the way the other person is feeling without passing judgement or accepting...

30 July, 2012
Don’t let anxiety rob you of your life!

I have been seeing many clients with anxiety lately. I'm not sure if there is a spike in the number of people who experience anxiety or if people are more aware that help is available and that you can learn to effectively manage your anxiety....

16 July, 2012
Pregnant and Depressed? Help is Available!

Contrary to widespread beliefs, pregnancy does not protect a woman from depression. According to a recent study published in the Archives of Women's Mental Health in February 2012, up to 20% of pregnant women experience some symptoms of depression. That means 1 in every 5...

27 March, 2012
Money, the kids or the garbage: Why couples really fight

In my practice I often see distressed couples. Many of them seek my help because of frequent fighting. What do couples fight about? Mostly money, house chores, disciplining the kids and relationships with in-laws. Through the process of therapy, however, we uncover the real reason...

23 January, 2012
Why it is important to keep an open mind about your birth plan

Pregnant women in Canada have been encouraged to make a birth plan for over two decades. In her birth plan a woman is supposed to state her wants, wishes and preferences regarding any interventions during labour and birth. Many women choose to make a plan that is natural...

25 August, 2011
Sleep deprived and Depressed? There may well be a connection!

Every new parent and, especially every mother suffers from some sleep deprivation in the first few week/months following the arrival of the baby. But researchers have now identified a strong link between excessive sleep deprivation and postpartum depression. At the 4th World Congress on Women's...

14 June, 2011
Who knows best: New parents and unsolicited advice

So you've had your new baby and you're home now. Before you left the hospital the nurses gave you some important guidelines, like: "the baby has to sleep on her back, not her tummy" and "you should avoid giving her a bottle until breastfeeding is...

17 February, 2011
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