During an argument, or when you are feeling overwhelmed, you may scramble to find ways to express yourself and have others truly understand you. An “I statement” is a specific way to express yourself while taking ownership for your feelings and identifying what behaviours that are upsetting you. Read this blog for helpful tips on communication and expression.
Read MoreIf you’ve been seeing a therapist for a while now, you’ve probably encountered the following dilemma: wanting to cancel your upcoming appointment for any multitude of reasons. You know you best, and if taking a break makes sense - take a break! However, there’s some things to consider before cancelling that appointment next week.
Read MoreBooks and other forms of literature carry the powerful potential to support our mental health and general journey through life. Reading turns the attention inward, while research suggests that our brains use the same networks when reading about an experience as when we experience a situation ourselves, while prompting inspiration towards self-development, problem solving, support cognitive growth, and processing emotional experiences. Leveraging carefully selected literary works that speak to you and your needs can help you to navigate your own healing journey. What titles are in your book-list prescription?
Read MoreFreda has a passion for connecting with people both as a therapist and as a singer, songwriter and a musician. Her work at GWTC focuses on supporting youth, young adults and adults with issues of attachment, identity, mental health and emotions. Check out her interview to learn more, and then book a free consult to see if she’s a good fit to support you or your loved ones on their therapy journey!
Read MoreThinking about starting therapy can be a big question when considering it as an adult for yourself, and sometimes even more so when thinking about it for your children. It can be frightening to do something new or to trust another individual no less, a stranger. Here we explore some things to consider when thinking about if your child might benefit from therapy!
Read MoreMeet Madison Mastervick - one of our individual and child therapists, with a passion in providing trauma-informed care and providing individual and group mental health education in a way that really connects with people where they’re at.
Read MoreStarting therapy can be nerve-wracking, especially if it’s not something you have ever done before. But we are here to support you through the process as best we can. Here’s an idea of what a typical therapy process looks like.
Read MoreMeet Frederica, our Life Coach and Counsellor. She’s passionate about supporting you in finding your own intrinsic motivation and passion to get to where you want to be.
Read MoreThe Nominations for the Toronto Star Readers Choice Awards 2022 have been announced, and we’re so proud of our team that we’re able to say we’ve been nominated in three categories! Make sure to vote for your top businesses before September 12th, 2022! And thanks to everyone who helped us to get this far!
Read MoreThe power of connection has been linked to helping people to maintain a state of mental and physical well-being, while lowering symptoms of anxiety and depression. Studies have found that fueling a connection to anything that we find value in, can help enhance our overall well-being and quality of life, enabling us to feel interconnected with the world, prompting deep sensations that make one feel ‘alive’. What lights you up?
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself in a gloomy or stressful mood, suddenly interrupted by the warm sun on your face or a quick visual of some beautiful greenery? Can you visualize how one of these subtle interruptions may have had an influence on this gloom or stress? There are scientific reasons for these natural calming and feel-good moments, and we’re here to break down how incorporating the use of nature therapy into our everyday lives can enhance our overall well-being.
Read MoreYou may know Amanda as one of the friendly faces that greet you when you arrive (or call or email!) the office. Did you know she’s also a graduate student, that she’s lead a conference on rare diseases, and that like many of us she regularly presses the snooze button on her alarm?
Read MoreWhether or not we have reached the extreme end of the burnout experience, it is beneficial to understand and be aware of the concept before we reach a point of such emotional depletion. It is important to listen to our body and recognize where we might fit on the burnout scale, helping us to “catch it before it spreads”.
Read MoreMarie practices Reiki and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with our office and focuses on supporting your whole body and mind wellness. Learn more about her here!
Read More“In the last week of my 30’s, approaching the big 4-0, I have been realizing there is a lot to be grateful for in my past, but so much more to look forward to ahead.” Sarah Penny shares her thoughts and reflections on this milestone in her life, and offers some suggestions for those looking to reflect on their past while looking to their future.
Read MoreCelebrating small wins is an impactful strategy towards uplifting our overall quality of life. Who doesn’t love the experience of joy, big or small? Who doesn’t love feeling purposeful and productive? How do we reach our BIG goals, without reaching our little goals in the process?
Read MoreLiving in such a digital age, it should come as no surprise that there are tons of apps out there dedicated to Mental Health. The difficulty might come in when trying to decide which is the right one for you. Our lovely MSW Intern Maddy downloaded and reviewed the most suggested apps to discover which might be worth a download.
Read MoreKelsey is one of the newest additions to our team, with experience in emotion-focused family therapy, parent support, and life-transitions. Kelsey is a big advocate for self-compassion, for herself and for clients. Read more here!
Read MoreWith the Holiday Season upon us, many might be feeling burnout already. It can be easy to become overwhelmed by all of the business, while also trying to find moments of calm and cheer! We thought it might be helpful to put together some tips on how to find joy, while focusing on your own wellness, throughout the season!
Read MoreWhat comes to mind when we hear the word trauma? This blog is focused on the fact that a LOT of things can be traumatic, and that Big T traumas are just as worth of support as little t traumas.
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