Fickle Canucks fans too let down to cheer: psychologist

(with Penny Daflos, CTV)   While some hockey fans are already jumping off the Canucks’ bandwagon after Friday’s disheartening defeat, a psychologist suggests this move is a self-defence mechanism after last year’s disappointment.   Clinical psychologist Dr. Joti Samra says negative energy from both the 2011 Stanley Cup loss and its riotous aftermath are still [...]

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Dr. Samra discusses Canucks and fan energy on Global BC

Dr. Samra discusses Canucks and the muted fan energy around the first round of Stanley Cup playoffs with Global BC’s Jennifer Palma.  

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Dr. Samra interviewed about sports superstitions on CTV Morning Live

Dr. Samra joins host Aamer Haleem on CTV Morning Live to discuss sports superstitions and rituals as the Canucks play the LA Kings on Friday the 13th for Game 2 of the playoffs.                      

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Dr. Samra discusses “muted” Canucks fever on Global BC

Dr. Joti Samra was interviewed by John Daly from Global BC about Canucks fever. Yes, back to the Canucks! Are we all still feeling burned out from last year? Will our enthusiasm increase – or are we hesitating?  

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Vancouver tackles hoarding problem to prevent tragedy

(by Staff, CTV News)   The City of Vancouver is gathering experts together to determine how to deal with the problem of hoarding by its residents before tragedy strikes.   Vancouver is among the first in North America to form a panel to develop protocols to identify hoarding, and the precautions city workers should take [...]

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Surviving Valentine’s Day if you are single!

Dr. Joti Samra interviewed on CTV’s Morning Show by Host Aamer Haleem about how to survive this holiday if you are single!  

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Buried alive: hoarders can’t help themselves

(by Darcy Wintonyk and Lynda Steele, ctvbc.ca)   Hoarders forced to clean up their homes and throw out their possessions will suffer trauma and begin collecting again at an even faster rate, according to the City of Vancouver, which is struggling to deal with the issue.   From rats and bedbugs to improperly stored accelerants, [...]

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