夏日忧郁还是慢性抑郁症?是时候寻求专业帮助的迹象

Summertime Blues or Chronic Depression? Signs It's Time to Seek Professional Help | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Summer is usually an exciting time for families. Children are out of school and parents are finally able to go on a summer vacation. Summer should be a time that’s fun and relaxing…right? What if you can’t seem to get out of a low funk, or your stress levels feel higher? Have you been isolating […]

重新定义自我保健:自我保健的实际意义和真正使用方法

Redefining Self-Care: What It Actually Means and How to Truly Use It | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

We’ve all heard about the idea of self-care as it relates to our mental health. Time and time again, we’re advised to look after ourselves, regularly do things that make us happy, and work the practice of self-care into our daily routines. However, in our current world where life’s responsibilities can pile up, the idea […]

您的孩子患有 ASD 吗?了解各种迹象以及如何寻求指导

Does Your Child Have ASD? Learn the Signs and How to Seek Guidance | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Are you noticing your child isn’t exactly acting like other children? Maybe their form of play is lining up their toys in a specific way, or they have an extremely specific interest in a thing or subject. Is your child not speaking yet? Do they not seem interested in a game of peek-a-boo? Does your […]

父母参与儿童和青少年治疗的注意事项

Do's and Don'ts for Parents Involved with Child and Teen Therapy | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

For parents of kids and teens going to therapy for the first time, the process can feel unfamiliar, and perhaps a little confusing. You’ve taken the crucial first step in supporting their mental health, so you already know how beneficial therapy can be for your child. However, there’s something you might not be sure about: […]

家庭咨询的益处和运作方式

Benefits of Family Counselling and How It Works | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Are you and your partner in the process of separation or divorce? Are you in search of LGBTQIA+ support, in preparation of coming out to your family? Are there communication issues within the family? Do you feel you and your family are having a tough time understanding each other? These are examples of situations where […]

寻求夫妻治疗的 12 大理由

The Top 12 Reasons to Seek Couples Therapy | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

When it’s going well, a strong, healthy relationship can be an incredible support through life’s toughest moments. When you feel love, trust, and a deep bond with another person, it’s almost as if you have a personal cheerleader, someone who will support you through thick and thin. Together, you celebrate your wins and get through […]

关于 EMDR 治疗的常见问题

Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Therapy | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Have you been feeling numb or emotionally detached? Are you pushing away others, or dealing with relationship issues? If you have had trouble sleeping lately, or been feeling extra jumpy or anxious, or you’re having issues trusting people while feeling depressed, lonely, and alienated, it’s all right. There is hope. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing […]

DBT 还是 CBT?如何选择最适合您心理健康需求的谈话疗法

DBT or CBT? How to Choose the Best Talk Therapy for Your Mental Health Needs | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Talk therapy has been shown to be an extremely effective way for people to manage and overcome life’s more difficult periods. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic mental health challenge such as depression or anxiety, enduring a period of grief after a loss, or are going through something else entirely, there’s an undeniable power in […]

刚开始接受治疗?询问新心理治疗师的问题

New to Therapy Sessions? Questions to Ask Your New Psychotherapist | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

How are you feeling lately? Maybe you’ve gone through a big life change and it’s overwhelming and exhausting. Was therapy or counselling recommended to you recently? By choosing to go to therapy, you’re choosing to invest in yourself and in your mental health. You’re spending not only time and money, but also a lot of […]

创伤后应激障碍 101:基础知识、征兆以及为何最好寻求专业帮助

PTSD 101: Basics, Signs, and Why It's Best to Seek Professional Help | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

There are events and moments in everyone’s life that creates stress to different extents. Tight deadlines at work, juggling multiple classes at school, or taking care of children can all cause stress in the mind. However, there’s another type of stress that looks very different from these day-to-day troubles. When we’re exposed to an extremely […]