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Ava
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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.
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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...
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Adi Talkar
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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...
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Adi Talkar
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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...
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Vanessa Nixon, MA, RP
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Breaking the Chains of Narcissism: Surviving and Thriving with Narcissistic Parents
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Vanessa Nixon, MA, RP
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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....
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Body/Mind Awareness
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Amanda Anastacio
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What is Urge Surfing?
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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...
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Christy Schaefer
Jun 2, 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...
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Sara Haines
Feb 10, 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...
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Christy Schaefer
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Trauma Bonding: What is it and How to Heal
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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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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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Danielle Gaio
Apr 8, 20212 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...
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Danielle Gaio
Apr 6, 20212 min read
What No One Tells You About Anxiety
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Emily Barrett
Apr 6, 20212 min read
What To Do When Your Coping Skills Aren't Helping Anymore
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Danielle Gaio
Mar 22, 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,...
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Danielle Gaio
Mar 14, 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....
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Danielle Gaio
Mar 14, 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...
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