Whole-Person Healing: Where Psychology Meets the Wisdom of the Body At A-to-Z Psychology and Resilience Imperative, we see healing as a full-spectrum process; one that honours intellect, emotion, and embodiment. Traditional psychology affords us insight, the ability to understand our patterns and reshape our thinking. Somatic and yoga therapies offer integration, the ability to feel, […]
Somatic Therapy: Healing the Nervous System from the Inside Out “Igniting Human Potential Through the Wisdom of the Body” For decades, modern psychology has focused primarily on the mind – the thoughts, beliefs, and the stories we tell ourselves. Yet trauma, chronic stress, and neurodivergent experiences aren’t just cognitive. They’re physiological. They live in our […]
At A to Z Psychology and Resilience Imperative, we believe that healing requires more than insight, it also requires embodiment. While traditional psychology helps us understand our inner world, Yoga Therapy helps us feel it and gently reshape it through breath, movement, and mindful awareness. Yoga therapy is a clinically informed, trauma-sensitive application of yogic […]
Planning For Success: Helping Student Athletes Transition to College Entering college is an exciting time in a student’s life. It is an opportunity to strengthen independence, develop new friendships, and build skills and knowledge. College often invites a great deal of change, which can be both appealing and nerve-wracking to many students. Starting something unfamiliar […]
Do you feel worried, overwhelmed, or on edge? You’re not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues affecting people all over the world. In fact, over 40 million adults in the U.S. experience anxiety disorders each year. Anxiety isn’t just “in your head.” It can impact your body, your relationships, and your […]
If you know someone with OCD, helping them feel supported will go a long way. Here are 3 quick tips to show your support. Learn about what OCD is and isn’t Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition that involves unwanted intrusive thoughts or images that lead to feelings of anxiety, fear, or […]
Living with OCD can challenge nearly all aspects of one’s life. Experiencing unwanted and intrusive thoughts often feels upsetting, distracting, and burdensome. As a result, one with OCD may avoid parts of life that are important to him or her, or engage in compulsions to try to alleviate their distress. Over time, a person with […]
Everyday demands can bring on stress and anxiety, from work, to school, or showing up for others. Feeling overwhelmed with deadlines, pressure, or worry can take a toll on mood, self-esteem, focus, and mental or physical wellbeing. Some stressors may be unavoidable, but developing a stress reduction plan can make it more manageable. Mindfulness is […]
It is common to feel nervous or stressed in sports. However, when nervousness intensifies beyond a window of tolerance to heightened anxiety, athletic performance can decline. Anxiety An anxiety disorder requires a clinical diagnosis and is different from ordinary feelings of nervousness. Symptoms are often defined as “excessive” and “persistent”. Anxiety disorders often consist of […]
Anger, excitement, sadness, and frustration are all normal emotions in childhood. But school-aged children don’t instinctively know how to manage these big feelings. Emotion regulation—the ability to monitor, evaluate, and modify emotional reactions—is a crucial skill they must learn from the adults around them. As art therapists, caregivers, and educators, we play a critical […]
