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Hello Psychotherapy for You readers! How are you sleeping? Today, I’d like to talk about nightmares and how they impact our well-being....

In November, as the leaves begin to fall and the temperature drops, many of us start  reflecting on the past year. It's a time of change...

The word "addiction" still carries significant stigma and negative connotations in our present day society. Discussions around addiction...

Hello Psychotherapy for You readers! I wanted to discuss the benefits of Spring Cleaning, and I’m not only talking about your house. When...

In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, burnout has become an all too familiar companion for many. This blog aims to shed light...

The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma in South Asian Communities This blog is written by a first-generation South Asian Canadian woman...

In times of crisis, first responders are always the first line of defense, rushing towards danger. Firefighters, paramedics, and police...

" I can’t do this anymore.” John shook his head angrily while avoiding eye contact. “I am fed-up and angry. I need the space to be...

Psychotherapy has many ways to help people work through issues. How we understand the issue can lead to different ways of helping resolve...

Psychotherapy has many ways to help people work through issues. How we understand the issue can lead to different ways of helping resolve...

When the word "grief" crosses your mind, what emotions and images come to the forefront? Is it the heart-wrenching anguish that follows...

The first time I remember experiencing symptoms of generalized anxiety I was 6 years old. I remember feeling overwhelmed with thoughts...

We often jump to images of physical violence when we think of domestic abuse. However, it’s crucial to understand that domestic abuse...

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, 2023, let's acknowledge that cultural genocide is a...

As I researched, I came across the simplest of explanations of Emotional Trauma, that I would like to share with you: Emotional trauma...

Have you ever encountered the term postpartum/postnatal depression (PPD)? It’s different than the common term “baby blues.” It is a more...

by Carol Alexander MA RP RCC Accepting your child as they are is one of the most powerful influences on a child’s emotional well being and b

Ways to Overcome the Impostor Syndrome By: Sam Boulazreg, Registered Psychotherapist (Q) Ever have those days where you look at your...

What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively...

Did you know that 9% of men and 16% of women in Canada report that they are affected by an anxiety disorder in any given year? These...