Toxic Behaviour 101: Do You Have These Common Traits? When to Seek Help

Toxic Behaviour 101: Do You Have These Common Traits? When to Seek Help | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

No one is perfect, as we are all aware. There’s always an area in which we can strive for improvement, whether it be inside our relationships, friendships, or work or school environments. It’s inevitable that our own behavioural tendencies may clash with our surroundings at times, particularly if they are toxic traits. However, recognizing and […]

Limerence 101: What It Is and Why It’s Best to Seek Professional Help

Limerence 101: What It Is and Why It's Best to Seek Professional Help | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Do you have romantic feelings for someone, yet they’re not returned? Have you tried to forget about this crush or romantic interest, only to think about them even more? Have you been approached by loved ones with concern about this romantic interest of yours? On the surface, unrequited love and romantic infatuation seem normal. Everyone […]

Why Affirmations for ASD and ADHD are Needed Now More Than Ever

Why Affirmations for ASD and ADHD are Needed Now More Than Ever | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Navigating the world when you have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or a similar neurodivergent diagnosis presents a unique set of challenges, including societal misconceptions and internal struggles. This journey can be overwhelming at times, in particular for both children and those who receive a late diagnosis in their life. One effective […]

Shifting ASD Awareness to ASD Acceptance: A Guide

Shifting ASD Awareness to ASD Acceptance: A Guide | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by challenges in social communication and interaction, along with restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in media coverage surrounding ASD, leading to greater awareness among the public. Despite this progress, there remains a noticeable gap between educating communities […]

Tips and Resources for Managing Mental Health During the Holidays

Tips and Resources for Managing Mental Health During the Holidays | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

The holidays are usually a time to celebrate, relax, and embrace joy. However, it can also be a time for many where, instead of happiness and joy, there is more stress and difficulty in being happy. This can be especially true for those who feel there’s unrealistic expectations to attain perfection during the holidays and […]

How to Navigate Family Conflicts During the Holiday Season

How to Navigate Family Conflicts During the Holiday Season | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Is this the time of year you dread seeing other members of your family? Do holiday family gatherings cause you extra stress and anxiety? You’re not alone.  What happens when suddenly families are gathered together with so much free time? For many, conflict ensues. Gentle teasing gets taken too far. Issues that were never dealt […]

Rumination 101: What It Is, Who It Affects the Most, and How Therapy Can Help

Rumination 101: What It Is, Who It Affects the Most, and How Therapy Can Help | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

As 2024 is wrapping up, we may start to reflect back on the year. Do you find yourself often thinking destructively about yourself and your life situation? Are you finding yourself using this repetitive, downward spiral of thoughts as a coping mechanism to deal with a difficult issue or struggle? Have you heard of rumination? […]

ADHD 101: Signs, Challenges, and How Therapy Can Help

ADHD 101: Signs, Challenges, and How Therapy Can Help | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

We have some questions for you: do you or your child have trouble concentrating on a single task? Does it take you a few hours to do something that should only take a few minutes? Have you noticed your child is having trouble sitting still? Are you constantly fidgeting with your hoodie strings or find […]

Benefits of Psychotherapy Sessions for Students

Benefits of Psychotherapy Sessions for Students | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Are you attending school currently, or are you raising a student? In today’s world, we are undergoing a shift in the way we approach mental health concerns, which are not only more prominent in today’s schools, but also these concerns can create a variety of problems for those schools.  Students that struggle within themselves may […]