How to Find the Ideal Child Psychologist
There are hundreds of child psychologists in the United States. So how do you choose the right one for your child? Choosing the right child psychologist could make or break your child's bright future. This puts a lot of pressure on you to make th ...
A Look at Non-Restorative Sleep’s Implications on Mental Health
When we fail to reach restorative sleep, there can be many different implications. It's no secret that poor sleep quality can take a massive toll on our mental health, but exactly how is the question. If you find yourself tossing and turning ...
5 Signs Your Child May Benefit From a Psychological Assessment
Some of the most common mental disorders that children may face are anxiety, ADHD, and behavior disorders. Sadly, the number of diagnoses for depression or anxiety in children has been increasing over time. As a parent, sometimes it can be difficult t ...
Learning to Cope: The Stages of Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
Have you lost a loved one? Are you struggling to cope with the swell of emotions? Grief is a perfectly natural step on the road to healing, and you need to know how to deal with it effectively. Grief typically moves through six stages, and under ...
How to Help a Child With ADHD in School Succeed Through Therapy
Has your child always had a hard time concentrating in school? Are they finding it more and more difficult to sit at a desk and learn, especially when they're disinterested in the subject? If so, then you should learn how to help a child with ADHD in sch ...
How to Overcome Mask Anxiety – COVID-19
You probably know that wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic helps to protect others’ health and your own health. You want to do your part to keep everyone safer, but still feel anxious about the idea of wearing a mask. If you’ve already tried maski ...
Welcome Halifax Psychologist Dr. Breanna Young!
We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Breanna Young to our Team starting in January 2021! Breanna is a licensed Clinical Psychologist (Candidate Register). After completing her Bachelor of Science (Bsc) with Honours in Psychology at Acadia University, ...
Adjusting to University
University Life Tip: Move Your Body! Neglecting our bodies is easy, as we become preoccupied with intellectual and organizational demands. Physical exercise is one of the most straightforward methods for improving your mental health. If you’re ...
Finding Love In The Time Of COVID-19: Tips You Don’t Want To Miss
Being stuck in the house during a pandemic leads to a lot of downtime. Almost everyone is living, working, socializing, and learning from the comfort of home. But as comfortable as it is to stay inside, at times, it can feel like the walls are closing in ...
Bird & Associates Psychological Services of Halifax
The Bird & Associates Psychological Services Blog We update our blog regularly to share information about the services we offer and how they benefit our clients, as well as general topics in psychology and practical tips for helping to manage comm ...