Stress Management
What to Expect from Your First Therapy Session
By Keira AyoubEdited by Corinne Morrison Has going to therapy become as normalized as going to the gym? Call it an exercise in wellbeing for your body, mind, and soul, if you will. The growing global consciousness around health and wellbeing has seemingly included psychotherapy in the realm of ‘things that benefit your mental health;’…
Read MoreSocial Anxiety: How Online Therapy Can Help
By Keira Ayoub Social anxiety is commonly brushed off as being “shy” or “introverted.” In reality, social anxiety is a long-term fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social settings. For many people, it manifests as sweaty palms when conversing with new people, an overwhelming fear of eating in public, replaying what they have…
Read MoreCan Online Therapy Really Help?
By Keira Ayoub Over the last few years, online therapy has become increasingly common. Whether through video calls, phone sessions, or secure messaging platforms, people are discovering that therapy no longer has to take place in a traditional office setting. However, people still seem to ask the question: can online therapy really help? The short…
Read MoreHow to Set Goals that Stick: Download Our Free Guide
January marks the start of a new year; a natural transition and point of reflection for many. On behalf of many therapists, the idea of New Years’ resolutions are kind of ‘bleh’. Is this because we know that much of real, lasting change is non-linear? Or that pressure around new years’ resolutions creates short-lived feelings…
Read MoreChildhood Trauma Holiday Triggers: Survive with Self-Compassion
Childhood trauma is not something people ‘get over’ or ‘fix’. These wounds shape the fabric of a person’s DNA and influence interpretations of the world around them. When people choose the path of self-discovery, processing their experiences through a lens of compassion, and working to break unwanted cycles, they are not getting rid of these…
Read MoreSocial Media Use Boundaries 101: Take Back Control and Improve Well-Being
Social media use has been normalized as a means of connection among millennials, Gen Z, and Generation Alpha. With the rising number of hours time spent online (Ortiz-Ospina, 2019), one must ask themselves what kind of impact are these apps having on the collective mental health and what boundaries should be considered? Recent research names…
Read More5 Expansive Practices for Inner Peace
Blue Monday is behind us and the days are getting longer… slowly, but surely! If winter sports aren’t your thing and no warm destinations are on the calendar, you might find yourself huddled up next to your Happy Light, imagining yourself on a beach somewhere. I feel you. This blog is for you if you’re…
Read More7 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health in a Contradictory Society
What does one do when ‘mindfulness’ and remedies for ‘reducing stress’ are promoted everywhere, yet the surrounding society and economy is not conducive to such inner peace? This blog is a reflection piece on the current themes I’ve observed as a therapist and person living in Canada. Specifically, I want to highlight the implicit shaming…
Read MoreStop Fearing Your Emotions: Learn How to Ride the Emotional Wave
Have you ever been afraid of experiencing your emotions? Do you ever stop yourself from feeling your feelings to their fullest extent? The notion of resisting, having difficulty containing, or altogether avoiding emotions is perhaps one of the most common [underlying] reasons people seek therapy. Many people struggle to let themselves feel their feelings, which…
Read More7 Back to School Tips for Parents Helping their Kids Thrive
It’s that time of year again where parents might be singing Green Day’s, Wake Me Up When September Ends. The start of September marks the start of another school year for many. If you’re a parent who has previously struggled with your kids’ back to school adjustment, then this blog is for you. Topics Covered:…
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