How to be Human

According to Psychological Science

A Discourse Psychology Centre Publication



"To be understood is an underrated pleasure." - Patrick Jane, The Mentalist

Written by clinicians at Discourse Psychology Centre, these posts bridge research, clinical expertise, and the realities of everyday life.

 

In service of our mission to foster emotional health, relational depth, and meaningful change, this platform brings together clinical insight, psychological science, and the wisdom gained through years of practice. Our aim is to translate complex ideas into thoughtful, accessible reflections that illuminate the patterns shaping our inner and relational lives.

How Couples Therapy Builds Hope and Safety in Struggling Relationships

Most often, couples don’t experience a sudden break or an instantaneous shift. Relationships rarely become strained or fall apart overnight, or after one bad fight. Rather, disconnection tends to develop as small emotional hurts, and sometimes larger ones, accumulate over time without repair. Gradually, partners begin to feel wounded, not necessarily with a broken heart, but perhaps with a sprained one.
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Couple sitting at a distance after a fight

Transformation through Connection: Why Good Psychotherapy can Drive Growth

When people come to their first sessions of therapy, they often describe immediate feelings of dissatisfaction and discomfort: anxious, racing thoughts and worries that won’t settle, low mood that lingers and demotivates, patterns of relationship conflict, burnout, or a sense of feeling stuck. These concerns are all real and important, and therapy absolutely works at that level, helping people understand patterns, learn skills to help them cope, and make practical changes in their lives.
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Reflective person looking out of the window

“I Look Fine, but I don’t Feel that Way”: High Functioning Anxiety in a Nutshell

High-functioning anxiety doesn’t vanish overnight, and it rarely disappears through insight alone. But when people begin to understand how the pattern operates, and experience moments where they can function without the same internal strain, something important shifts. The goal isn’t to stop caring or striving. It’s to make room for steadiness, for rest that actually feels like rest, and for a sense that life doesn’t have to be held together through constant tension.
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A professional with high functioning anxiety becomes overwhelmed when alone.
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