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Hello. I'm a psychologist and full-time counselor based in Edinburgh, Scotland. My specialties are Cognitive Behavior Therapy and workplace counseling. Outside of work my joys are painting, photography and digital imaging.

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Relationships & Family > Parents Do stay-at-home moms get the recognition they deserve?: 1 of 72
Stay-at-home moms are at a disadvantage when it comes to recognition. They've probably never got all that they truly deserve but can feel even worse about it today as we've come to view so much of life in values borrowed from the workplace. One of the biggest obstacles stay-home parents face is that, unlike paid workers, ther... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The real goal of education: 1 of 37
Throughout history and across cultures, education has had at its core three interrelated goals. The most basic is to pass on information that will help our offspring survive and thrive. At the same time, we hope that this investment will eventually return a productive member of our group or society. The third function of educ... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers How to get along with people you dislike: 2 of 61
Even the way they breathe infuriates you. Their presence is an icy northern wind and when they open their mouths to speak it's like fingernails down a chalkboard. It can seem quite implausible that any normal mortal could get along with such a creature even though on some deep grudging level you know you should try. But take ... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Should a wife tell her husband about her romantic past?: 1 of 30
Whether you mean it or not, your spouse can read messages into you discussion of past lovers - messages about his standing in your eyes, and also messages about you as a partner. They can wonder what it is you want to communicate to them with this story and why you've chosen this time to tell them. These are also good questio... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with know-it-alls and annoying people: 1 of 26
To truly deal with annoying people, you sometimes need to put your reactions to one side and start with your powers of observation. Try and recall if you've ever seen the person act differently. Do they respond in different ways to different people? Are they more likely to display the annoying behaviour if they're stressed an... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Making a career change: 1 of 24
Not so long ago it was assumed a job would have to be for life. But today we're not so limited to those first early choices and greater numbers of us are electing to change careers along the way.The important thing to remember about changing careers is that you're not starting at square one. Whatever you've been involved in t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The importance of good manners: 2 of 39
Good manners are more than just nice. Like social traffic laws they take some of the guesswork out of interacting with one another. But perhaps more important is that good manners acknowledge the fact that no matter how brief an encounter is, there's a fellow human being on the other side. Manners and etiquette have a practic... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Will higher education or work experience get you ahead faster in your career?: 1 of 19
Experience and education are equally valid ways of advancing your career. But if asked which is the faster to way to get ahead. I would say that education has the advantage.Opportunities can reach you through three basic routes: application, promotion and networking. Application would the the traditional job search, where you... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction How to avoid getting emotionally bulldozed by your family: 2 of 32
It's a sad fact but true. You can't rely on changing someone else's behavior, you can only change your own reactions. By bulldozing, I imagine we're talking about family members who are pushy, domineering, like having their own way and rarely ask what you need or want to do. Is that right? If it is, some things you can do are... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Understanding the psychology of spending: 1 of 15
Spending is where personal values and aspirations meet the ancient practices of hunting, gathering, trade and a touch of sympathetic magic. Money is one of the main tools we have for manipulating our environment. But while some spending is necessary for survival (and to stay out of prison) beyond that there are choices to be ... More..