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The September 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) provided the global stage for one of the most anticipated cinematic events of the year: the world premiere of Prima Facie. A powerful screen adaptation of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning play, the film serves as a searing indictment of the legal structures governing sexual assault. Starring…
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For centuries, theologians have grappled with the fundamental duality of the human spirit, positing that our inner core is a constant battlefield between the tendency toward moral failings and the aspiration to do good. While these concepts have long been the domain of philosophy and religious doctrine, modern psychology has historically approached the subject through…
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As a sex therapist and educator, I find myself returning to a singular, haunting question in the wake of the "Cornell 7" case: How do we move beyond the limitations of our current conversations about sexual violence? The case, which involves a woman identified as Jane Doe suing Cornell University and seven male students over…
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The journey of caring for a dying parent is rarely a linear experience of simple grief. For many adult children, it is a turbulent, multi-layered emotional landscape defined by a mix of anticipatory grief, lingering regret, and, in many cases, the heavy burden of past trauma. When a parent’s health begins to decline, the adult…
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For years, the discourse surrounding professional success has often favored the vocal, the outgoing, and the high-energy participants in the boardroom. Yet, for those who naturally gravitate toward reflection and internal processing, the professional landscape remains a complex environment to navigate. As an observer and coach of introverts, I have long recognized that while our…
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For many professionals, the modern workplace is defined by a relentless, ticking clock. In the consulting room, one of the most significant challenges a psychologist faces is persuading a client to slow down. High-achieving individuals often exist in a state of perpetual frenzy, where the instinct to pause and reflect feels like a dangerous luxury.…
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October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month, providing an opportune moment to revisit an intriguing chapter in the history of neuroscience and linguistics. For centuries, the medical community grappled with a phenomenon that defied conventional logic: individuals who possessed sharp intellects and clear vision yet found themselves unable to decode the simplest of written words. What began…
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Suicide remains a profound and universal human tragedy, cutting across every demographic, socioeconomic background, and geographic boundary. It is a crisis that demands persistent attention from public health officials, policymakers, and communities alike. According to data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 700,000 individuals die by suicide annually. The statistics are particularly…
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You have just said something insensitive, a cutting remark or a thoughtless comment that clearly wounded someone you care about. As the realization sets in, you see the hurt on their face and the anger in their eyes. You feel a familiar, sinking sensation in your gut. You know, logically, that you should offer a…
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The first month of the academic year has officially drawn to a close, leaving many families catching their breath after the frantic transition from summer. For the average household, September represents a clean slate—a time of crisp new backpacks, fresh stationary, and the promise of established routines. However, for parents navigating life with ADHD, this…
