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Grief is a social emotion, and a transformative experience.

Finding an appropriate way to fully express anger can be a challenge when you have not learned how to do this growing up

Trauma can affect how your brain regulates emotions and decision-making.

As June and Pride Month come to a close, it's essential to remember that celebrating and embracing the LGBTQ2+ community should extend far

Let's unpack what stonewalling is, how it may be linked to toxicity or narcissism, and most importantly

By challenging societal expectations and embracing our emotions, we can cultivate emotional resilience and lead more authentic lives. 

Here are six ways to safeguard your mental health during the holiday season, with a special emphasis on the benefits of seeking support.

we will explore three remarkable self-help books suitable for all ages that are loved and embraced by the psychotherapy world.

This article aims to help you navigate the world of relationship red flags by delving into Dr. John Gottman's Four Horsemen of the Apocalyps

Trauma is an experience that can have profound and lasting effects on an individual's mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

What is Brainspotting therapy for? Brainspotting is a therapy used to treat a range of emotional, stress, anxiety and trauma-related issues.

When it comes to therapy, many people have a lot of knowledge about the various therapeutic modalities (e.g., cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, solution-focused therapy) and their effectiveness. One element of therapy that is often overlooked, and that plays an important role in the outcome of therapy, is the therapeutic relationship. The therapeutic relationship refers to the close and consistent relationship established between a patient and a

Most Canadians have experienced a traumatic event. In fact, according to Statistics Canada (2021), the number is close to two-thirds of Canadians. The source of trauma varies and can include child abuse, violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, vehicular accidents, natural disasters, military combat-related trauma, and more. But in all cases, despite the heaviness of psychological trauma, there is hope to endure. In this blog post, I want to provide a brief overvi

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

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 mi

Couples counselling is a kind of treatment in which both spouses meet with the same therapist together for psychotherapy. Couples counselling aims to resolve difficulties in the relationship which can include issues arising from an addiction or drug use problem that one or both partners have. Couples therapy may be utilized for a variety of situations and can still be beneficial when couples are in extreme conflict or contemplating divorce. Even in situations where a couple

Tips to help you stay resilient and maintain emotional well-being in this trying time.