Chad’s Blog

Stop Giving Men So Much Credit

March 12, 2022 by Chad

Me: Why were you so upset when I said (blank)? Wife: Because you were referring to (a different blank). Me: No, I wasn’t. I said (blank) because I meant (blank). There’s no “read between the lines” with me. Wife: Well, take it is as a compliment that I thought you were smart enough … [Read more...]

Is It Really Depression?

March 7, 2022 by Chad

As a psychotherapist, my work week is pretty much a qualitative study of humanity. One of my favourite parts of the job is learning about people and the patterns that can be found. For instance, I’ve noticed sometimes people will say they’re depressed, but they’re using the wrong word because what … [Read more...]

Dad Depression

February 27, 2022 by Chad

The pattern for what I call “mom depression” is pretty easy to see and diagnose: moms who are burnt out. This is the result of the mom putting way too much pressure on herself for being perfect and keeping up with everything. This can also be the result of the mom playing the martyr too often … [Read more...]

4 Types of Wives & 3 Types of Husbands

February 19, 2022 by Chad

I have a good friend who was married by the time he was 20 – that’s nuts; I hadn’t had my first real girlfriend by then (like a winner). Statistically getting married before 25 doubles the risk of divorce – oops. This is largely because of how much brain development can happen with young people … [Read more...]

Help for Over Thinkers

February 13, 2022 by Chad

Over thinking is great... shoot, that’s not my full thought… how could I be so stupid? Please, let me try that again: Over thinking is great insofar that it can help catch mistakes. Even better, it shows the person cares. I love working with people who are over thinkers because helping them tune … [Read more...]

The 12 Sanity Languages (The Love Languages concept revamped)

February 5, 2022 by Chad

The Love Languages is a popular teaching tool in the therapy world and a bestselling book. In both my relationship books, 52 Lessons for a Better Relationship and Emotional Sex: Making good relationships great (both are a free download from my website, www.ChadDavid.ca), I discuss them, but the … [Read more...]

12 Tips for Being Emotionally Healthier

January 30, 2022 by Chad

I recently had a friend say to me, “I told my doctor that I was exercising, eating better, and trying to keep a regular sleep schedule. Then I asked if he had any other suggestions for how I can try to feel better, and he stared at me confused. Do you have a better answer?” My response? “I hope … [Read more...]

My New Book & Publishing

January 23, 2022 by Chad

My new book, 52 Lessons for a Better Relationships, is available to buy on Amazon or download for FREE on my website, http://www.chaddavid.ca/books/. In an ideal situation, a couple will read one lesson a week for a year as they try to reflect on and implement what’s taught. It is better than any … [Read more...]