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Understanding Loneliness: Why You May Feel Alone in a Crowd
Explore why feeling lonely in a crowd is a common human experience. Learn how to cope with loneliness, nurture quality relationships, and seek professional help if needed. Contact Peaceful Minds Psychotherapy for support.
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Jul 213 min read
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An Introduction to Virtual Therapy
In today's fast-paced world, finding the time and resources to prioritize our mental health can be challenging. That's where virtual...
Vanessa Nixon, MA, RP
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Undiagnosed Autism: Identifying an Undiagnosed Disability in a World of Stressors
In this blog post, we will explore the topic of undiagnosed autism in adults, shedding light on the unique symptoms and challenges.

Ava
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Does my teen need therapy?
Poor mental health can negatively affect the quality of everyday life for any individual. Adolescents, aged 10-19, are increasingly...
Steffany Murray
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Embracing The Power of Self Compassion
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often find ourselves caught up in the whirlwind of expectations, deadlines, and societal...
Adi Talkar
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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The Healing Power of Telling Your Story
Become The Empowered Author of Your Life: How Narrative Therapy Can Transform Your Story Our lives are woven from the threads of stories...
Adi Talkar
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Breaking the Chains of Narcissism: Surviving and Thriving with Narcissistic Parents
The effects of having a narcissistic parent.
Vanessa Nixon, MA, RP
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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Trauma & Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others....
Vanessa Nixon, MA, RP
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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Body/Mind Awareness
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose touch with our bodies and disregard the signals they send us. We often judge, attack,...
Amanda Anastacio
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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