Toxic Behaviour 101: Do You Have These Common Traits? When to Seek Help
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
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
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
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 […]
Infidelity in Relationships: How Psychotherapy Helps Move Past the Hurt
Navigating a long-term relationship after someone within the relationship has been unfaithful is a challenge. Most would agree that sexual affairs are infidelity. But what about sending flirty text messages? What about if your partner accumulates a large debt by taking out several loans without your knowledge? Does connecting with an ex over social media […]
Finding the Right Words: How to Describe Your Mental Health Signs to Your Therapist
What is mental health? The condition of your mind, behaviours, and emotions is your mental health, like your physical health. Your physical health can positively and negatively influence your mental health, as well as life experiences, relationships, work and/or school environment, and the community in which you live. When you’re mentally healthy, it can contribute […]
Tips and Resources for Managing Mental Health During the Holidays
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
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
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? […]
Children Can Be Depressed Too: Signs to Seek Professional Help for Your Child
It’s a normal and healthy part of a child’s development to feel down, to have cranky days, or to experience gloomy thoughts. At this part of their lives, all children are learning how to manage their emotions, and every child is different in how they approach emotional regulation. However, maybe you’ve been seeing certain behaviours […]
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