PTSD is a common and sometimes debilitating mental health condition. Unfortunately, because of the many myths surrounding it, some people don’t get the help they need. Learn why these common myths are false. After a traumatic event such as abuse, a natural disaster, war, or accident, people may experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental…
DISCLAIMER: NOT AN ACTUAL CLIENT. Dear Therapist, How do I make my spouse go to therapy? Signed, Anxious Spouse Dear Anxious Spouse, Just as therapy is a different journey for everyone, so is the journey to therapy. Some people are very comfortable with, and seek out, therapists to help them process and understand life’s challenges.…
International students face a range of challenges when they first arrive in Canada, especially in a bustling city like Toronto. Some of the common difficulties they might encounter include: Cultural Adjustment: Adapting to a new culture can be overwhelming. Differences in language, customs, social norms, and even weather can create a sense of isolation and…
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based model of therapy that aims to teach people new skills and strategies that can enable them into creating fulfilling lives.1 What is DBT? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). DBT is designed to help manage emotional dysregulation, increased distress tolerance, and improve…
Absolutely… NOT… I am not perfect; I am not infallible, unflappable or stoic; I lack confidence and have fragile self-esteem; I am indecisive and can procrastinate as much, if not more than anyone else; I am not always calm, carefree, and happy; I do not have a life which is free from stress, anxiety or…
Bioavailability refers to the amount that one’s body can absorb and use a nutrient or drug. Before breaking down how our body absorbs specific compounds, let’s talk about broader backdrop subjects; macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and have a very high bioavailability; meaning that our body readily absorbs macronutrients. On the other hand, micronutrients, essential…
Did you know that hydration plays a huge role in mental health and one’s capacity for rational thought? Our brain and body do not function as well as possible even if we are only 2% dehydrated! The National Library of Medicine conducted a study on how hydration impacts one’s capabilities. Results show that the amount of…
You want to cut out gluten, dairy, or sugar? Relationship With Food. You want to lose 10, 20, or 100 pounds? Relationship With Food. You want to eat more vegetables? Relationship With Food. You want to stick to that diet everyone is talking about? Relationship With Food. No matter what change you want to…
Back in the early 2000s, my teenage years were…difficult. As a transracial adoptee, living in White Suburbia, my identity formation was particularly fragmented, my urges to numb outweighed my hopes for the future, and my sense of belonging was built on self-betrayal as I attempted to fit in. My inner teen is beside herself as…
In the realm of mental health and therapy, various approaches have emerged over the years to help individuals overcome traumatic experiences and achieve emotional healing. One such groundbreaking therapeutic technique is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR has gained recognition and widespread use for its effectiveness in treating trauma-related disorders, phobias, and other psychological…