By Carrie Jones, LCSW With summer approaching, our thoughts often turn to travel, beaches, fun in the sun…and our appearance.  How many of us have had the thought that we need to shed a few pounds before the season of shorts and swimsuits?  Obviously, healthy eating and feeling confident about our bodies are positive things, … Continued

By Dr. Elizabeth Sadock I moved to Shanghai in April and since then have perfected the introductory exchange when first meeting another expat. It goes something like this, “Since April.” “My husband’s job.” “It’s been an adjustment…” I have given a lot of thought to the idea of adjustment, especially since I initially moved to … Continued

By Melonie Grannell, D. Clin. Psych Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing or EMDR as it is more commonly known, is a model of psychological therapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. Dr Shapiro noticed how, by moving her eyes back and forth for a period of time with limited interruptions, she was able to … Continued