Finding out that a partner has been using pornography in secret, or more than you realised, can bring up a surprising mix of feelings: hurt, anger, embarrassment, self-doubt and confusion about whether you are “allowed” to be upset. Some people feel it as a betrayal close to an affair. Others feel unsure what they even […]
The Triple Network Model: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and How EMDR Can Help Intrusive thoughts can feel sudden, repetitive, and difficult to control. They may arrive as unwanted images, worries, memories, or impulses that feel distressing even when a person knows they are not choosing them. For many clients, understanding what is happening in the brain […]
Finding Calm in the Storm: Using the Soft Gaze and Safe Place Visualisation to Restore Emotional Balance Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating the demands of parenting, recovering from a difficult life experience, managing anxiety, or simply carrying the weight of everyday responsibilities, there are moments when your nervous system can become overloaded. […]
For someone struggling with gambling, stopping may seem like it should be straightforward: recognize the problem, decide to stop, and follow through. In reality, it can be much more complicated. Gambling can become connected to emotions, thoughts, habits, and situations that make the urge to gamble difficult to resist. For some people, gambling may offer […]
Behind the shame and secrecy surrounding out-of-control sexual behavior, sex and pornography addiction—clinically referred to as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)—is rarely about lust. It is primarily about emotional regulation. Understanding why this compulsion develops, its deep connection to early childhood trauma, and how specialized therapy works can break the silence surrounding this mental health struggle. Why […]
We all have ways we escape negative feelings. Often referred to as opt outs, which are the ways to peace out from the darkest parts of ourselves that bring discomfort. Your opt outs may just present differently than someone who is addicted to legal or illegal substances. People will opt out by scrolling on their […]
If you’ve started looking into recovery, you’ve probably come across the term sexual sobriety. At first glance, it sounds straightforward. Stop watching pornography. Stop acting out. Problem solved. But if you’ve been struggling for any length of time, you already know it’s not that simple. Sexual sobriety isn’t about eliminating sexuality from your life. It’s about […]
Hay personas que saben perfectamente lo que necesitan decir. Saben que deberían responder “no”. Saben que esa petición las sobrepasa. Saben que están agotadas. Y, aun así, terminan diciendo “sí”. No porque no conozcan la importancia de los límites. Sino porque anticipan algo que les resulta todavía más difícil: la culpa. El verdadero problema no […]
We owe it to Canadian men and boys toprioritize their mental health ROB WHITLEY AND ERIN O’TOOLECONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAILPUBLISHED NOVEMBER 10, 2025FOR SUBSCRIBERS‘Men’s Sheds’ are a growing global movement of informal social clubs for men to build friendships, learnnew skills and help their communities.Home Canada Business Investing Life Opinion World Politics […]
Dads, it’s okay to struggle and ask for helpDAVID A. ROBERTSONSPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAILPUBLISHED FEBRUARY 26, 2026Research shows 67 per cent of men in Canada are not seeking professional mental health support, despitehigh levels of stress and depression. When my oldest daughter was a baby, my partner went for a much-needednight out. I […]
