In the labyrinthine corridors of our minds, the echoes of traumatic memories often linger, casting a shadow over our lives. The human brain, a complex and enigmatic organ, stores these memories with an uncanny permanence. But fear not, for there is a beacon of hope on the horizon—Havening. This innovative therapeutic approach, developed by Dr.…
Codependency Patterns in Chronic Illness Written by: Tracey Nguyen, RN MN Did you know that codependency and chronic illness are linked? There is a clear relationship between codependent behaviour and chronic disease, even cancer. Codependency is normalized in our culture and society but it’s only harmful to the self because of the way we…
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…
What are the mental health issues of indigenous people in Canada? Indigenous mental health issues in Canada have been a significant concern for many years. Indigenous peoples in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges compared to the general population. These issues are rooted in a…
What is Trauma? Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In 2020, the American Psychological Association described how trauma can result from a single event or ongoing stressors, such as abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or violence. Coping…
Healing is like going through seasons. When you’re in a season of pain, it may be hard to see the internal shifts happening leading you to the next season of growth. This is how personal evolution happens. We don’t talk enough about post-traumatic growth, wisdom, and the unexpected benefits of healing. I think partly because,…
The Difference Between Laziness, Lack of Motivation, and Depression Being lazy, demotivated, and depressed often seems so similar that when you try to get rid of any of them, you find it tough to differentiate in the first place. Having the proper understanding of the problem makes it easy to get the correct solution without…
Success never comes by staying within your comfort zone because when you limit yourself, you tend to miss out on a lot. Limits are what come between your goals, success, and yourself, so you’d need to break them if you want to go ahead. Breaking a limit could bring a lot of resistance that could…
Having the support of a powerful personality like the president of your country gives you social support, improves your mental health, and makes you feel secure. Similar to this, your faith in God helps you to live a life with improved mental health. While the concept of spirituality varies from religion to religion, the effects stay the…
Why is identity an important concept? You may think identity is the role we play and the position we achieve, but it is more than that. Identity is about what you think about yourselves and how you see yourself. Also, it is about your mindset that belongs to your surroundings, the place you live…