Esther Benbihy

Registered Psychological Associate, Individual, Couple, and Sex Therapy in Toronto, OPA & CPA Member

[Bell Let's Talk @Bell_LetsTalk]

It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Check out how these celebrities look after their own mental health and join the conversation. For each video view, Bell donates an additional 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives. #BellLetsTalk

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Today, every view of this video helps create positive change. All you need to do is watch it and Bell will donate 5¢ more to Canadian mental health initiatives. Retweet to help spread the word! #BellLetsTalk

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

Renowned relationship researchers John and Julie Gottman came up with the “soft startup” technique that uses the set-up: “I feel _____ about ____, and I need ____” to broach such conversations. https://t.co/ucPFfWPkhI

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

Date nights are always doable, even if it means getting a little creative in carving your time out together. Here are the most common date night obstacles and how to overcome them. https://t.co/GjiFhCuh8q

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

Here’s how to apologize:
1. Look them in the eye.
2. Explain why you are sorry.
3. Acknowledge why they were hurt.
4. Tell them what you will do differently next time.
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[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

This month is #PsychologyMonth. Throughout February, OPA will share resources, studies and statistics to help raise awareness about psychology & our profession #onhealth. The following link provides a great list of resources compiled by CTV News
CTV... https://t.co/JMcsY8QvHk

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

John Gottman, the nation’s leading marriage researcher, suggests that couples hoping to spark romance need to turn towards each other even when they don’t feel like it. Yes, even when you’re exhausted or irritated. https://t.co/MPDfvFyNPX

[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

Did you know that in Canada, every $1 invested in covering psychological services would yield $2.00 ($1.78 to $3.15) in savings to society? https://t.co/WyaLci7Oby

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

"The relationship expert I recommend above all others is Dr. John Gottman. If you don’t have time to read his books, Google his name along with 'love myths' for a starter course on pummeling every assumption you’ve ever made about romance." https://t.co/GmxsJyAuZC

[B. Johnson @BJohnson11598]

I go to the:

Dentist 3x a year
Doctor 2x a year
Barber 14x a year
The gym 365x a year

Now I go to the psychologist 6x year

I have never felt better
#MentalHealthAwarenessDay

[Esther Benbihy @EstherBenbihy]

How to build #resilience

[Psychology Today @PsychToday]

9 practical strategies to build your resilience, so you can cope with whatever comes next https://t.co/qOwbGWZK4I

[Esther Perel @EstherPerel]

When you’re in conflict, before you disagree, try telling the person you’re speaking with what you heard them say. You don’t have to agree, but you do have to acknowledge that there’s another person who experiences the event very differently from you. https://t.co/KiqPTRajgG

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

"Instead of trying to change your partner, be the change you wish to see in your relationship." https://t.co/yInAr2BDuJ

[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

“The younger children are when they begin to adopt consistent work habits, the easier it will become for them to achieve academic success”. Dr. Ester Cole, psychologist via... https://t.co/0qEOITLi7v

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

Empathy and understanding must preceded advice and problem-solving.

(Image via @justgirlproject)

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Some things to say when you don’t know what to say.

(Image via @bymariandrew)

[Dr. Sue Johnson @Dr_SueJohnson]

Love is a constant process of tuning in, connecting, missing and misreading cues, disconnecting, repairing, and finding deeper connection. It is a dance of meeting and parting and finding each other again. Minute to minute and day to day.

[Headspace @Headspace]

Headspace is the app that will teach you how to meditate. Start training your mind with sessions on focus and productivity. https://t.co/LwiEaLIFyH

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

According to Chapman, words of affirmation are the most common primary love language by a small margin. Where does your love language rank? https://t.co/JzifcVOuKi

[ONPsychologicalAssn @ONPsych]

#Toronto was again witness to a horrible shooting last night. As we activate our DRN, our Psychologists will do what they can to support the community by providing free or low cost psychological services to those directly affected by the event. Please share. #TorontoStrong