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What is Urge Surfing?
Do you struggle with following through on tasks? Get excited to garden or learn guitar but can't keep yourself committed? Do you have a...
Amanda Anastacio
May 3, 20231 min read


Mindfulness for Mental Health
Can mindfulness improve my mental health? By Megan Strachan Over recent years, the idea of mindfulness has gained increasing attention in...
Megan Strachan
May 3, 20234 min read


Parentification
Growing up too quickly? A parent's role is to provide their child with emotional and physical support to foster their growth and...
Trish Ellerson
Nov 8, 20222 min read


2SLGBTQ+ Resources in Niagara
While it can be a wonderful experience to come out and embrace one’s true identity, this can often be a difficult and lonely time. Those...

Christy Schaefer
Aug 30, 20222 min read


What is Religious Trauma?
Religion is a set of beliefs and practices that are often centered around devotion to a God or Higher Power. Religion often provides an...

Christy Schaefer
Jun 2, 20222 min read


Am I codependent?
Codependency is a behavioural and emotional condition that we learn very young when we are unable to meet our own needs, and are forced...
Sara Haines
Feb 10, 20222 min read


Trauma Bonding: What is it and How to Heal
Written by Christy Schaefer, MACP Graduate Intern Trauma bonding is a term that defines a relationship where there are periods of turmoil...

Christy Schaefer
Nov 16, 20212 min read


Burnout: How to Recognize it and Ways to Prevent and Treat it
Written by Christy Schaefer We all experience stress sometimes – this is a normal and expected part of day-to-day living. However,...
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Oct 10, 20212 min read


Cognitive Distortions: Identifying and Altering our Negative Thoughts
Christy Schaefer Cognitive Distortions are errors in thinking that happen automatically and feel like fact. They are biased thoughts that...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read


50 Tips for Interrupting Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Anxiety is a pattern of behaviour that comes and goes, sometimes without any warning. Often there can be a triggering event but that’s...
Vanessa Nixon, MA, RP
Apr 15, 20213 min read


The Benefits of Virtual Therapy
In the last year, you may have a seen a lot of therapists or mental health organizations offering ‘virtual therapy’ in response to the...

Danielle Gaio
Apr 9, 20212 min read


What No One Tells You About Anxiety
Symptoms of anxiety can leave you feeling misunderstood and isolated. Finding someone to talk to can help you realized you're not alone....

Danielle Gaio
Apr 7, 20212 min read


What To Do When Your Coping Skills Aren't Helping Anymore
Big life changes, stress, and trauma can throw us for a loop and make it harder to cope. It's important to know what you can do, and...

Emily Barrett
Apr 6, 20212 min read


Signs of Anxiety in Adults
Anxiety is a normal part of every human’s life. For example, you likely experience anxiety before a test or a job interview. However,...

Danielle Gaio
Mar 23, 20212 min read


Signs You Might Be Depressed
It is important to know the signs so you can seek help for yourself or someone you know. Depression does not simply mean being unhappy....

Danielle Gaio
Mar 15, 20212 min read


Ways to Increase Your Peace of Mind
In a busy world full of careers, finances, children, marriage, and health, it can be hard to find peace of mind. The following are some...

Danielle Gaio
Mar 15, 20212 min read


5 Ways to Help an Anxious Teen
There are many strategies that can help an anxious teenager feel better. Everyone is different, so it may take some trial and error and...

Emily Barrett
Mar 8, 20212 min read


Grounding Techniques
These techniques can be useful during anxious episodes to help calm the body the mind What is Grounding? Grounding is a technique that...

Emily Barrett
Mar 4, 20212 min read


6 Eating Disorder Myths
There are a lot of misconceptions about eating disorders that can be harmful to the safety and recovery of those who are struggling. Take...

Danielle Gaio
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Symptoms of Anxiety
The effects of anxiety can be confusing and make you feel isolated. If you think you or your loved one may be experiencing the symptoms...

Emily Barrett
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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