About the 4 Attachment Styles of Love and Where and Why to Improve Yours
Let’s talk about love! Love is one of the defining emotions of being a person, something that only us humans can do quite the way we do it. There are countless songs, films, and books about the topic. It’s the number one most-used hashtag of all time. It’s something we all seek out in our […]
The Love Languages Part 1: The 5 Most Commonly Known
How regularly do you express affection to your partner? How well is your affection received? Perhaps you haven’t been communicating your affection the way your partner wishes to receive it. The language of love, i.e. feelings and good intentions, can be lost in translation when you and your partner don’t speak the same love language. […]
7 Benefits of Choosing Hopewoods for Your Mental Health Care Needs
In 2022, more than 5 million Canadians met the criteria for a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder. [Source] There’s been a significant uptick in people with mental health concerns over the past decade, leading many to turn to services such as psychotherapy and counselling. However, with so many mental healthcare practitioners in Toronto and […]
How to Honour World Mental Health Day
On October 10th each year, the world comes together to honour World Mental Health Day. Originally declared in 1992 as a day for advocacy and awareness, World Mental Health Day continues over three decades later—today, with a deeper understanding of mental health itself. An estimated one in eight people worldwide face some kind of mental […]
What to Do if Your Loved One Shows Signs of Anxiety
Have you heard your loved one say to you “I’m fine” when they don’t really seem ‘fine’? What about, “it’s nothing, just a bad headache”? Maybe you’ve noticed they seem to have more than “just a bad headache,” yet you’re not quite sure what to do to help them. We know that you care deeply […]
Not All Forms of Depression Are Alike: Underlying Signs That Someone Needs Help
“We all have bad days.” “Everyone is sad sometimes.” Have you heard these things before? If you’re depressed, being told either or both of these tends to make you feel worse, as if you’re not trying hard enough to be happy. There’s a great deal more to depression than merely “having a bad day.” Some […]
Knowing About Depression in Order to Prevent Suicide: A Guide
Are you dealing with depression or thoughts of suicide or self-harm right here and right now? Help is available—you don’t need to deal with these feelings alone. Call Talk Suicide Canada any time. They are available via phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They are also available via […]
How to Keep Your Children From Getting Bored or Anxious in Summer
What does your child usually say when the school year ends for them? Do you hear them say, “Yay, school’s out for summer!”? Or do you see them reacting with awkward silence, fidgeting, panic, slight sadness, or a little anger? This may be the response from children who have anxiety, knowing summertime is more challenging. […]
What is Nature Therapy? Plus, How to Get the Most Out of Its Benefits
Have you ever been having a bad day that seemed to have cleared up on its own after spending some time outside? If so, you’ve already experienced the foundation of a mental healthcare modality known as nature therapy. What is nature therapy? Sometimes called ecotherapy, Green Care, Horticultural Therapy. Nature therapy is a type of […]
How to Get Therapy When You’re on a Tight Budget
At Hopewoods, we understand not everyone can afford private practice mental healthcare. We believe that everyone deserves access to mental health services, especially when they really need it, no matter their financial situation, race, gender, or background. Even if you’re on a budget, or you’re seeking affordable counselling options for mental health assistance, you are […]
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