Dhara is our most recent intern-turned-therapist, and has quite the range of experiences! Read this interview conducted while Dhara was completing her internship to learn more about her growth!
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Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a gentle alternative energy modality where the Universal Life Force energy is offered with the intention of healing for our highest good. Marie walks us through what you can expect from an in person or online appointment, and what benefits you might notice.
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A safety plan can be useful in all sorts of situations. It can be helpful for people experiencing suicidal ideation or urges to self-harm, for people who are dealing with abuse or unsafe situations at home or school, and for people dealing with maladaptive coping strategies who may be put in situations that tempt them to act on their thoughts.
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Meet Ashley Davidson, MSW RSW, one of our lovely therapists! Get to know more about her interests and what she might be doing if she weren’t a therapist in this interview with her!
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Have you ever heard of tapping - aka emotional freedom technique? Its one of the specialties offered at our clinic. You can be coached through it in session by a therapist or be trained on how to practice at home. For more information, reach out to Dhara Thaver who wrote this article!
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Meet Toni Lui, MSW RSW. In addition to working as a social worker and psychotherapist at our office, she also works on the frontline in a Toronto hospital and has some tips for coping with self-care during COVID-19.
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Recently we released the news of our upcoming MBCT Program, and many of you have inquired about what MBCT is, and what is involved in the program we are offering. Ashley Davidson, one of the facilitators, took some time to sit down with us and further shed some light on this very exciting program!
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Jessica is one of our lovely psychotherapists, who, as an animal lover herself, incorporates animal assisted therapies as one of the many modalities she offers to explore with her clients. Check out her profile to read more about her experiences!
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Where does mindfulness come in? The primary aim of mindfulness practice is to reduce human psychological suffering by shifting our attention to the present moment so we can attend to “what’s coming up” and do so in a compassionate, gentle way. We can miss a lot when running on autopilot or when pushing away thoughts. What we tend to miss is how much stress may be building over the course of a day; what our emotional needs may be; and the pleasant things going on around us.
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With growing awareness of mental health and widespread use of evidence based approaches, the practice of hypnosis in therapy is slowly gaining momentum as a helpful, results based method of therapy. If you’ve ever wondered what hypnosis is and how it can help, you’ve come to the right place! Read on to find out more.
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Meet Joen Lee, MSW RSW. Joen has had many experiences, working within a variety of communities. Each of these moments has informed her current practice, helping her become the wonderful therapist she is!
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Choosing to begin therapy is a huge step, which might be followed by some questions and unknowns as you venture into a new territory. We are here to help you through the process and have put together this guide so you know what to expect.
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Read about Katie’s experiences as an intern-turned-clinician at our clinic, and learn more about her approach to therapy and what brought her to the field.
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Never undermine the pain you feel internally because it was triggered by an external doing.
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Tiina Hiis is our skilled Registered Massage Therapist, but there’s more to her than just that! Check out her profile to learn more about her outdoor adventures and experience as an RMT.
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Ashley works with clients who want to work on self-reflection and self-awareness, including those working through eating disorders and mental health challenges. Read this interview with her to learn more about her therapeutic approach and influences.
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Instead of resolutions, which imply there is something to be resolved, what if we focused on intentions and what we intend to bring into our lives?
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All my clients can probably tell you how encouraging I can be with the idea of using our pets to help with our mental health and self-care. I’m going to share with you some things you can do to help ground yourself in the moment with the help of your furry (or scaly or winged) friend.
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We sat down with Nicole D’Souza, MSW RSW, TCTSY Yoga Facilitator, to learn all about the world of TCTSY, the individual classes she is offering as well as the upcoming 8 week program with her!
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Nicole Nesci works at The Growth & Wellness Therapy Centre offering life coaching services, reiki and energy healing, mindfulness and more. She’s been with us since we opened and this profile lets us get to know a little more about her.
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