Category Archives: Candice Siu, M.A.

by Candice Siu, M.A. Recently, I have had several clients who reported lack of assertiveness as one of their main difficulties. They discussed interactions with friends, family members, or colleagues in which they prioritize others’ needs at the expense of … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. I will be the first to admit that I love romantic comedies, sappy love ballads, and romance novels. No matter how hackneyed the plot, I wait for the characters to fall in love and shed tears … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. I was introduced to hockey recently and have since watched every game of the season. I dare not disclose the team I support but I will just say that they’re the [second] best team in the … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. People often complain that there is not enough time to complete all their errands or big projects. This is genuinely the case sometimes, but most often, procrastination is the culprit. If you counted the amount of … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. If I wanted to teach somebody how to swim, proceeded to give them precise information on how to move their arms and legs, provided instructions on how to breathe, carefully explained how to coordinate all three, … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. Remember the times your parents reminded you to say “please” and “thank you?” In retrospect, that was an important lesson in manners and an invaluable lesson on life. Every favor, gift, compliment, or award, is essentially, … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. From choosing your main course for dinner, to choosing to leave a romantic partner, we each make an infinite number of decisions everyday. Simply by getting up when the alarm goes off, getting dressed, and walking … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. Advertisers are relentless – any time of the day, you will find yourself bombarded by a high volume of advertisements on television, magazines, subway platforms, and the radio. Each medium offers you advice, strategies and products … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. TAs therapists, you have probably all encountered that one patient with whom you have used every possible technique and clinical trick under the sun. Yet, you notice no significant improvement. You go to supervision, seek advice … Continue reading →

by Candice Siu, M.A. Tired of the weekly snow storms, biting wind, limited daylight hours, delayed trains, grey slushy streets, and cranky people? I sure feel that way. Every time I watch a commercial about escaping to the Caribbean, I … Continue reading →