Dr. Patrick KeelanIf at first you don’t succeed in therapy: Try another therapy approachIn my work as a psychologist, I often help clients using the theoretical approach known as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This form…May 20, 2019May 20, 2019
Dr. Patrick KeelanSelf-focused coping strategies to manage stress: Use them but try not to overtax themIn my work as a psychologist, clients often ask for my help in managing stress. My plan to help them typically involves using two…May 6, 2019May 6, 2019
Dr. Patrick KeelanHigh-risk situations: To approach or avoid-that is the questionIn my work as a psychologist, I often work with clients whose goal is to reduce or eliminate behaviours which are having negative effects…Apr 22, 2019Apr 22, 2019
Dr. Patrick KeelanThe circle model: A framework for understanding and addressing problematic behaviour patternsIn my work as a psychologist, I sometimes work with clients whose goal is to reduce or eliminate behaviours which are having negative…Apr 8, 2019Apr 8, 2019
Dr. Patrick KeelanHow to address abuse in a relationship: Take the right approach in counsellingIn my work as a psychologist, I sometimes work with individuals and couples whose goal is to address abusive behaviour in relationships…Mar 25, 2019Mar 25, 2019
Dr. Patrick KeelanDecisions…decisions: How to make the right decision when it’s not an easy one to makeIn my work as a psychologist, I sometimes have clients who have difficulty making decisions. These cases typically involve the person…Feb 11, 2019Feb 11, 2019
Dr. Patrick KeelanDealing with distracting thoughts: A good way and a bad wayIn my work as a psychologist, I sometimes have clients who have difficulty concentrating because of distracting thoughts. These thoughts…Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019
Dr. Patrick KeelanHow to increase closeness in a relationship: Use the principles of self-disclosureIn my work as a Calgary psychologist and a Cochrane psychologist, I sometimes have clients whose goal is to have closer relationships. In…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019
Dr. Patrick KeelanNegative social comparisons: How they affect your mood negatively and how to stop making themBalanced thinking has two positive effects on social comparisons. The first is that it improves your mood substantially. The second…Dec 31, 2018Dec 31, 2018
Dr. Patrick KeelanOvercoming procrastination: A flow-chart approachIn this article, I discuss several strategies to overcome procrastination and the order in which to use them.Apr 13, 2015Apr 13, 2015
