多动症 101:征兆、挑战和治疗方法的帮助

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 […]

户外活动和大自然对心理健康的益处

Benefits of Outdoors & Nature for Mental Health | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Throughout human history, we have existed within nature, just as much a part of the outdoors as the trees, the animals, and everything else on our planet. But in more recent decades, our connection to nature has been shifted. Between our responsibilities to work and the comforts of modern life, many of us find ourselves […]

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 […]

爱的语言》第二部分:神经变异者的爱的语言

The Love Languages Part 2: The Love Languages of Neurodivergent People | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Do you and/or your partner identify as neurodivergent? Do you regularly express affection to your partner? How well is affection received in your relationships? Do you find yourself arguing over your needs being met? Are your needs being met? Perhaps you’re familiar or vaguely familiar with the 5 love languages and how someone likes to […]

爱的语言第一部分:最常知晓的5种

The Love Languages Part 1: The 5 Most Commonly Known | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

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. […]

选择Hopewoods满足您的心理健康需求的7个好处

7 Benefits of Choosing Hopewoods for Your Mental Health Care Needs | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

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 […]

如何应对季节性情感障碍(SAD)

How to Navigate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Have you noticed that while the change in seasons is coming and winter is almost here, you’re starting to feel different in the fall? Maybe you feel like something doesn’t feel right. Perhaps you’re feeling low energy, moody, and overall bland. But why? As the weather shifts, some people may experience symptoms of a specific […]

欺凌意识及如何帮助受到欺凌的人

Bullying Awareness and How to Help Those Experiencing It | Hopewoods

Bullying has evolved over the years, with cyberbullying taking precedence due to the rise in use of social media. These days, it seems anyone is a target for bullying, not only in school for children and teens, but also in the workforce for adults.  November is when we talk more often about bullying; as we […]

在节日季度度过丧失的痛苦

Navigating Grief Through the Holiday Season | Hopewoods Psychotherapy and Consulting Services

In an ideal world, the holidays are a time for togetherness. A time for relaxing with loved ones, laughing, enjoying each other’s company, and feeling happy. And while many of us are fortunate enough to have this experience, it’s not the case for everyone.  Sadly, grief and loss can come at any time, even during […]