Emotionally-Focused Therapy: Where Emotions Lead to Healing
Have you been feeling disconnected not only from the people you love the most, but also your own emotions? Have you been feeling especially anxious or depressed lately in regards to your relationships, romantic and otherwise? Or have you been struggling daily to communicate with the people who matter to you the most? If these […]
Benefits of Affirmative Therapy for LGBTQIA+ Communities
Do you and/or your loved ones identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ communities? While Canada has made great strides over the years to promote gender and sexual equity, recent events and news may make this community feel unsafe. Overall, there is still a great deal to be done to improve accessibility of mental health services […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
多动症 101：征兆、挑战和治疗方法的帮助
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 […]
心理治疗对学生的益处
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 […]
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