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Self-Esteem in the Social Media Fitness Scene: Finding Your Balance
Have you ever caught yourself admiring all those flawlessly chiselled bodies, practicing gravity-defying yoga positions or setting personal records in the gym while scrolling through TikTok or Instagram?
The Emotional, Physical, and Social Impacts of Grief
There are many types of grief that people may experience, and it’s not widely known that grief can be present not only when someone passes away, but also in other common life circumstances.
Body Dysmorphia Post-Pregnancy
We often discuss the mental changes that we will experience mentally when entering motherhood. What about the physical changes? Everyone experiences changes differently when it comes to entering this new journey.
Signs Someone You Know May Be Struggling with an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are estimated to effect more than 1.7 million Canadians each year. Since the pandemic, eating disorders in all populations have skyrocketed with adolescents and young adults seeing the largest increase.
From Self-Critique to Self-Care: A Journey Towards Self-Compassion
“Through self-compassion, we become an inner ally instead of an inner enemy.” (Neff & Germer, 2017)
The Anxiety of Aging
I hit a milestone birthday two years ago and turned fifty. It often feels hard to believe, how did it happen so fast? It seemed to sneak up on me and there are days when I look in the mirror and wonder how it can be.
Exploring Jungian Analytical Psychology, Depth-Work, and Symbolism; Part One
In this blog, I would like to offer a short, summarized list of some of the conceptual knowledge of Jung’s Analytical Psychology approach, and some of the scenarios where these techniques would be appropriate in addressing psychopathology.
Fake It Until You Make It: Through a Therapeutic Lens
I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase “fake it until you make it,” and if you’re like me, the phrase may have conjured up some mixed emotions.
Mom Guilt and Self-Care
Entering the journey to motherhood comes with many different emotions. Some emotions that may have been present before motherhood now more intensified
Parenting Children with Exceptions: A Survival Guide
Parenting a child with exceptions is tremendously challenging. Only those who have experienced it, fully understand the unique struggles and small victories.
From Food to Feelings: Nutrition & Mental Health
The food choices we make have a profound influence on our emotional state and overall well-being.
Unveiling the Truth: Top 3 Misconceptions About PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions worldwide.
Unwind Your Mind: Helpful Stress Management Techniques
Life consists of varying challenges and the stress that comes with it is an inevitable part of our journey. However, what is most important is how we manage and navigate the stressors to maintain our overall health and psychological well-being.
Beyond Flawless: Understanding and Overcoming Perfectionism
In recent years, perfectionism has been on the rise, driven by societal pressures. It also seems that perfectionism is seen as a strong and attractive attribute to have.
Uncovering Male Voices and Experiences in Couples Therapy
When navigating the complex world of intimate relationships, couples therapy is a priceless tool. Unfortunately, pre-existing gender conventions and prejudices have frequently dominated talks about male experiences in couple’s therapy.
Unveiling the Hidden Signs of Anger: Recognizing Subtle Cues for Improved Emotional Awareness
In the vast spectrum of human emotions, anger often occupies a complex and multifaceted role.
Exploring the Many Faces of Grief
Grief is a universal emotion that most of us will face at some point in our lives. Many people think of grief as the emotions that arise from the loss of a loved one or pet.
Therapy For Body Dysmorphic Disorder
To determine the right fit for you, you must feel comfortable with the therapist to unpack your feelings, emotions, thoughts, and behaviours surrounding BDD. There are certain therapeutic approaches that have been shown to have success through trials involving similar clients
Navigating the Journey of Pregnancy Loss
Experiencing a pregnancy loss can be an incredibly isolating journey, often navigated in silence. Whether it's you or someone close to you, the emotional journey following such a loss is complex and deeply personal.
Understanding Covert Depression in Men: A Candid Chat
Today, I want to chat about something that's often misunderstood and frequently overlooked, especially in men: covert depression.