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Reflecting on the Year: Using Journaling as a Tool for Personal Growth
As the year is nearing the end, it’s a great time to look back and reflect on one’s own experiences in the past months.
Exploring ‘TikTok Terminology’ for Mental Health
“Many of these TikToks are taking human emotions and experiences and trying to categorize them into those neat boxes of diagnoses” – Emily Hemendinger.
Breaking the Stigma: Therapy for First-Generation Tamil Hindus in Canada
Mental health support has become more accepted worldwide, yet for some communities, stigma remains a significant barrier.
Self-Care: What It Is, and What It Is Not
Have you ever been told to prioritize self-care and instead of feeling energized by the idea, you instantly felt exhausted or unable to add more to your plate?
What Is a Window of Tolerance
Everyone has a unique window of tolerance. A window of tolerance can be thought of as an optimal zone of arousal in which an individual feels present, calm, and safe.
Navigating Neurodivergence
Often, people who are neurodivergent are described as being "wired differently", or perceiving the world through an entirely unique lens.
What Does it Mean to Live Authentically? Identifying Values to Live an Authentic Life
You may have heard the buzz term living in your truth or living an authentic life, but what does that truly mean and how does one do that?
What Can YOU Do For Your Mental Health
Taking care of our mental health is really important, however, it can sometimes be challenging to figure out how to do it. Establishing a good routine, and identifying things that work for us, is the first step to mental wellbeing.
The Healing Power of Journaling
As a kid, I cherished my diary. It was my sanctuary, a place where I could pour out my deepest fears and biggest dreams without judgement.
Why Spirituality Can Still Matter in Therapy - Even If You’re Not Religious
Although we typically assume that therapy is focused only on mental and emotional health, the exploration of spiritual identity can be immensely valuable in the therapeutic process.
Stressy or Depressy: What a Therapist Wants You to Know About Starting Therapy
The fact that you’re reading a blog post about this topic could mean you (or someone you know) is struggling with this strange and challenging and sometimes super bummer thing we call life.
5 Ways to Make Journaling Easier and The Benefits!
Learning to express one’s thoughts and emotions has been one of the main components of therapy dating back to its creation. However, often we may feel challenged or hesitant to express our emotions, especially when we do not know how to or struggle to find a positive way to do so.
Finding Humour in Healing
Laughter is one of the most profound ways to connect and bond with others, but surprisingly the benefits of laughter can also be extended to therapy sessions!
Exploring EMDR: A Powerful Therapy for Healing and Growth
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative and effective form of psychotherapy.
Discover Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): A Path to Inner Peace
In a world where stress and anxiety seem to be an emotional baseline, finding methods that can mitigate these difficult emotions is crucial to achieving emotional balance and well-being. One such method that has recently gained popularity is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Internal Saboteurs
Have you ever wondered why the voice in your head is so harsh? Or why you might feel afraid to take risks, even when you know they could lead to something great?
4 Tips For If You Feel Like Therapy Isn’t Working
For a lot of people booking their first session, it may be that you are feeling very impatient or motivated for change. It can feel frustrating, because you may want to feel better now, but major therapeutic changes can take time
Unique as You Are: Self-Care
Every self-care plan is unique to the person due to several factors that contribute to individuality and personal well-being.
From Struggle to Acceptance: The Benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
When faced with challenging thoughts and feelings, conventional wisdom often tells us to “look at the bright side” or “focus on the positive.”
Blue or Red? Why Can't I Choose? Understanding and Managing Indecisiveness
Do you regularly struggle with making both everyday and more complex decisions?