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How do I know if I am drinking too much?

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Nov 3, 2022

How do I know if I am drinking too much?

The recent pandemic, financial stress, wanting to escape reality for a night, peer pressure and social norms are all some reasons why people may be indulging in alcohol at higher rates than in the past. Did you know? According to the World Health Organization, alcohol is considered a causal factor in more than 200 disease and injury conditions. Worldwide, 5.3% of all deaths every year result from harmful use of alcohol. In addition to health issues, the harmful use of alcohol

Affordable Therapy Vaughan and York Region / GTA. What is Reduced Fee/Sliding Scale Therapy?

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Nov 3, 2022

Affordable Therapy Vaughan and York Region / GTA. What is Reduced Fee/Sliding Scale Therapy?

If you’re thinking of seeing a therapist or are new to therapy altogether, you might be curious about a lot of different things, including the therapist’s title, cost differences between therapists, and really, where to even begin looking for a therapist. So, let’s break it all down. What’s in a Title? In Ontario, a therapist can operate under many different titles, including Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, MSW, OT, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Registered Psychothera

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Oct 5, 2022

What Is… Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

OVERVIEW It is quite a common belief that if you have a problem, you need to deal with it by talking. Although necessary and helpful, talking may only go so far. It is necessary to try to get at what underlies your problem. This is where solution-focused therapy comes in. OBJECTIVE Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) is an evidence-based approach to therapy that prioritizes helping clients identify and attend to the things in their life that truly matter. SFT is based on the idea

How to Manage Back to School or Anxiety This Fall

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Aug 29, 2022

How to Manage Back to School or Anxiety This Fall

Tips for Managing Anxiety When Going Back to School It's no secret that returning to school following summer break is easier on some students than others. Fortunately, the tips contained in the article can make managing anxiety caused by going back to school a little easier. Anxiety is something almost everyone deals with to one degree or another. In fact, about 20% of adults suffer from an anxiety disorder. This can make it extremely challenging to make it through the day at

WHAT IS... Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

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Aug 1, 2022

WHAT IS... Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your Story Counselling utilize, check out our other articles to learn more about the various therapeutic models we use! Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It was originally developed to help people with Borderline Personality Disorder and works by teaching skills to manage emotions, decrease conflict in relatio

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Jun 6, 2022

WHAT IS... Attachment Theory & Therapy?

Attachment Therapy is a therapeutic model that helps people who are struggling with the effects of trauma, abuse, or neglect that happened in their childhood. When this happens in someone's childhood, it can affect the way they interact in social relationships and with themselves throughout their life. Attachment Therapists work to help people overcome the negative effects of these traumas so they are able to live more fulfilling lives. Attachment Therapy is a type of psychot

WHAT IS.... Acceptance Commitment Therapy?

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Jun 6, 2022

WHAT IS.... Acceptance Commitment Therapy?

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your Story Counselling utilize, check out our other articles to learn more about the various therapeutic models we use! Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic model that focuses on the process of change rather than the content of the change. It is a humanistic approach that draws from the philosophies of existentialism and phenome

The Four Communication Red Flags to Look Out for and How to Address Them.

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May 6, 2022

The Four Communication Red Flags to Look Out for and How to Address Them.

Relationship Advice from a Psychotherapist using Gottman Relational Theory - The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Ever wonder what are the warning signals or red flags to look out for in a relationship? On social media, there is a lot of talk about relationship red flags and toxic traits to avoid. If you have ever questioned which pieces to believe and which ones to dismiss, this article is for you. Learn about Gottman therapy's Four Horsemen of the apocalypse and its antidote

The Best Relationship Books of All Time - A Your Story Therapist's Guide.

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Mar 28, 2022

The Best Relationship Books of All Time - A Your Story Therapist's Guide.

Clinician Approved and Recommended books to transform and improve your communication skills with your partner(s). Relationships are the most important thing in our lives.They are a key factor in overall well-being and even longevity in life. More than our careers, our bank accounts, and even our health! Our relationships determine how happy we are and how much we enjoy life. But why do so many of us find it so hard to make them work? Why do we keep making the same mistakes in

Don't Live At Work: How to Create a Better Work-Life Balance

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Mar 2, 2022

Don't Live At Work: How to Create a Better Work-Life Balance

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, many businesses adjusted their strategies and started allowing employees to work from home. While many employees are back in the office, surveys suggest that 22% of all employees will be working from home by 2025, long after Omicron is behind us. This large percentage doesn't include contractors who often also work from home. Many people thought that working from home would improve their work-life balance. While this is true in some ways, w

How to have the Most Out of Your Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

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Dec 2, 2021

How to have the Most Out of Your Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) enables individuals to use mindfulness skills to help them live in peace and harmony, keeping personal values high and encouraging psychological flexibility. Therapists that practice ACT, utilize those models in helping clients recognize solutions to manage, control and de-escalate emotional experiences that may create challenges. Once these challenges are recognized and addressed, the person now has more freedom to choose how they migh

Burnout Culture - How to Shift our mindset and Reduce Stress

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Apr 30, 2021

Burnout Culture - How to Shift our mindset and Reduce Stress

Im excited to share a writing piece that I wrote for Emerging Artist Wellness, an artist-run website that provides content and resources for the mental well-being of artists who are students, recent graduates, and/or beginning a career in the arts. You can view the full article and check out more resources from these amazing folks here: https://emergingartistwellness.com/2021/04/21/pride-pre-competitiveness-burnout-culture-in-the-realm-of-emerging-artists/ My Full Post Below:

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