by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 1, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
Once buzzing with life, the modern office is often quieter in today’s post-pandemic world – despite return-to-office mandates, the threat of these mandates, or hybrid work. With many employees still working remotely or hybrid, desks remain vacant. Some...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 9, 2023 | blog, Career Advice, Featured Posts, Homepage, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
Perfectionism is characterized by the drive to appear, feel, and be perfect. It’s often driven by a fear of failure, feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, and adverse childhood experiences. In 2022, I was one of five co-founders of the Canadian Psychological...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 20, 2023 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health
Are you in the habit of saying yes to every request, even when it’s not in your best interest? Have you ever felt like a pushover, allowing coworkers or superiors to take advantage of your kindness? It’s time to address the pitfalls of being too nice at...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 8, 2022 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health
Q1: I suppose the first question, which seems a bit obvious, is “What is Black Psychology?” Answer: While I was a graduate student in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, I took a mandatory course on the History of Psychology. We had to write a research paper that linked a...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 30, 2022 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
Work-life balance: is it REALLY a thing? I think most of us want to think so, but is it really achievable? Or is it just a catchy buzzword, and something we tell ourselves we need in order to be happy? I continue to reflect on the “Big Quit” or the “Great Resignation”...
