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
- Feb 22
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
Breaking the Chains of Narcissism: Surviving and Thriving with Narcissistic Parents
The effects of having a narcissistic parent.
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Vanessa Nixon, MA, RP
- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
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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Amanda Anastacio
- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
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,...
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Amanda Anastacio
- May 3, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Megan Strachan
- May 3, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
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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- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
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 9, 2021
- 2 min
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 7, 2021
- 2 min
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....
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Emily Barrett
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Danielle Gaio
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
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 15, 2021
- 2 min
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 15, 2021
- 2 min
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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Emily Barrett
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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