Self Determination Therapy

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Self-determination theory (SDT) maintains that an understanding of human motivation requires a consideration of innate psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness. 

We discuss the SDT concept of needs as it relates to previous need theories, emphasizing that needs specify the necessary conditions for psychological growth, integrity, and well-being.

In the video below, Dr. Dadson discusses the various types of therapy used in counselling.                

Dr. Michael Dadson earned his PhD from the University of British Columbia and has a number of published works. To view Dr. Dadson's research work follow the link to Academia here.

To read more on Self Determination Therapy, follow this link. 

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The Influences of our Fathers

Much has been written and studied about the influence of fathers in the lives of their children.

Here is a great article "I never knew my father", from the New York times discussing the impact of a father's suicide on his son.

If you would like to learn more about healing from intergenerational wounds, here is a link to my work.  

Why People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Are Quick to Cut People Out of Their Lives.

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Previous research has shown that cutting a large number of people out of one's life takes a toll in many ways.

According to Psychology Today:

One of the major disorders of personality, attributed to problems during development, is borderline personality, (BPD) characterized by a tendency to quickly and often unpredictably oscillate between love and hate for others, subpar emotional regulation, and consistent problems in interpersonal relationships (see Carlson et al., 2009).

Further, in a recent study (Sung et al., 2021), the author's hypothesis suggests “If impulsivity, borderline tendencies, risk-taking, and fast life history strategy were all present in an individual's personality, then this would lead to a higher number of estrangements in that individual’s life” . Findings suggest “The more borderline tendencies someone had, the more estrangements he or she had in life”.

•  What the impacts are when you estrange yourself from most of your social contacts
• Studies suggest BPD (borderline personality disorder), is a predicting factor  

Reserch published over the last 20 years are reviewed in the article “ The Role of Trauma in Early OnsetBorderline Personality Disorder” (Bozzatello et al., 2021) outlining the relationship role of childhood trauma and BPD.

Visit Dr. Dadon's Trauma Therapy Clinic website here to learn more about the impact of trauma.

  In the video below Dr. Dadson reviews the impact of unresolved trauma.

Dr. Michael Dadson graduated from The University of British Columbia in 2013. Dr. Dadson has been a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinic Counsellors since 2000 and is a certified member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Dr. Dadson is a trauma informed therapist who was the former Director and Contractor with the Veterans Transition Network (2013-2020) . Additionally Michael Dadson was a named fellow (2017) and active member of the Board of Directors for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (2016-2017) .

To learn more about BPD, follow these 2 links:

1. https://twitter.com/DadsonMichael/status/1404185450277851139

2. https://twitter.com/PsychToday/status/1438716591861116936 

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Email Auto-Responses for Your Mental Health

 How to support your mental health with email burnout.

Follow this link to The New York Times.

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Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

A good read on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), in Psychology  Today

What is PTSD?

According to Doctor Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson),

 "PTSD is considered to be one of the mood/anxiety disorders that arise when the survival instincts are activated due to a sense of terror, powerlessness, helplessness or horror are experienced. This psychological experience is so difficult for a person, they need to avoid entering into it."

Dr. Michael Dadson discusses trauma in this counselling video.

 “Symptoms of trauma usually start within three months of a traumatic incident. It has been reported, in rare cases, that symptoms of PTSD may only occur after a number of years. It is not uncommon for symptoms to be present for a short period, then disappear, only to return again” states Dr. Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson).

"Symptoms of PTSD may increase if new stressors arise in a person's life and serve as a mental reminder of an incident that was traumatic", explains Dr Dadson.

As the former Executive Director for the Veteran’s Transition Network, Doctor Mike Dadson was instrumental in conducting PTSD, trauma and Dissociation research and the subsequent publication of research findings.

To read more on the recovery from trauma and PTSD visit Dr. Mike Dadson here.

Dr Michael Dadson has an extensive list of accreditations, memberships and accreditations.

Follow the links below to learn more,

1. UBC Doctor Michael Dadson
2. Registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
3. Psychology Today profile
4. University of British Columbia – Final PhD Defence (CNPS)
5. Three Best Rated Counsellors in Langley, BC
6. Google Scholar Articles 

To book an appointment with Dr Dadson,at his clinic in Langley, BC click here.

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