Why Therapy Doesn’t Work for Everyone
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4 Reasons Why Therapy Doesn’t Work for Everyone Considerations when therapy doesn’t seem to be helping Reasons Why Your Mental Health Therapy May Not Be
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ACES in Mental Health
December 7, 2023
ACES in Mental Health Understanding ACES in Mental Health: Adverse Childhood Experiences Understanding the factors that shape our psychological well-being has become crucial and are
Managing Life Transition Anxiety
December 26, 2023
Managing Life Transition Anxiety How to cope when change is inevitable Anxiety during life transitions and changes Life transition anxiety is a common experience when
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Fawning and People Pleasing | Understanding Trauma Responses
May 9, 2025
Understanding Fawning and People Pleasing as a Trauma Response When we think about trauma responses, the classic “fight or flight” reaction often comes to mind. We might also be familiar with the “freeze” response—feeling paralyzed or numb in the face of danger. But there’s a lesser-known trauma response that is
What Clients Should Know About Mental Health Therapy
May 8, 2025
12 Things Clients Should Know About Mental Health Therapy One psychologist’s take on what you should understand about the counselling process Mental health therapy can be somewhat of a mysterious endeavour, especially for those new to the process. Aside from what appears in movies and tv shows, or what you
Understanding Hyperarousal | Fight or Flight Responses
May 4, 2025
Understanding Fight or Flight Responses and Hyperarousal How hyperarousal and the nervous system protect us from threat Have you ever noticed your heart pounding before a big presentation? Or perhaps you’ve felt your breath quicken when you heard a sudden loud noise? These reactions are examples of your body’s fight
Understanding Hypoarousal and The Freeze Response
April 30, 2025
Understanding the Freeze Response and Hypoarousal The nervous system opposition to fight or flight When we talk about trauma or stress, most people think about the “fight or flight” response. But there’s a lesser-known, equally important survival mechanism that plays a profound role in how our nervous system responds to
Understanding Post Traumatic Growth
April 29, 2025
Post Traumatic Growth and Healing After Trauma Embracing the possibility of healing and transformation Experiencing trauma is often a life-altering event. It can fracture our understanding of the world and ourselves, leaving behind emotional, psychological, and even physical wounds. Yet, amidst the pain, some individuals discover an unexpected outcome: post
Feelings of Guilt When Setting Boundaries
April 26, 2025
When guilt gets in the way of boundaries Feelings of guilt when setting boundaries Setting boundaries is one of the most important acts of self-care and emotional health. Yet for many people, particularly those who are new to it, boundary-setting can bring a complicated and uncomfortable emotion to the surface:
Imposter Syndrome
April 22, 2025
Understanding Imposter Syndrome Why You Feel Like a Fraud (Even When You’re Not) Have you ever achieved something significant—whether a promotion, praise from a supervisor, or acceptance into a competitive program—only to feel like you didn’t truly earn it? Do you secretly fear that others will “find out” you’re not
The Achievement Anxiety Loop
April 21, 2025
The Achievement Anxiety Loop Why Success Doesn’t Always Feel Good For many high-achieving individuals, success isn’t followed by a sense of ease or lasting fulfillment—it’s followed by anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure to move onto the next goal. Despite accomplishments, praise, or promotions, there’s often a lingering sense that it’s
Understanding Relationship Anxiety
April 20, 2025
Understanding Relationship Anxiety When Worry Gets in the Way of Connection Relationships can be a profound source of connection, love, and growth—but for some, they also become a source of intense worry. Relationship anxiety is more common than many people realize, and when left unaddressed, it can create unnecessary conflict,
Loss of Interest in Depression
April 16, 2025
Not Enjoying Things The Way You Used to? Understanding Loss of Interest and Pleasure in Depression There is somewhat of a misconception that feelings of sadness are the primary feature of low mood and depression. Many people associate depression with deep sadness or persistent crying. While these symptoms can be
Unhelpful and Problematic Perfectionism
April 15, 2025
Unhelpful Perfectionism | When Perfect Becomes Problematic How unhelpful perfectionism can hurt us and how to change it Perfectionism often sounds like a positive trait — after all, what’s wrong with having high standards or wanting to do your best? But when perfectionism behaviours becomes rigid, unrelenting, and tied to
Overthinking and Decision Paralysis
April 13, 2025
Overthinking and Decision Paralysis Why we get stuck overthinking, and how to move forward The Overthinking Trap Most of us have experienced moments of overthinking — replaying conversations, second-guessing a choice, or feeling stuck in uncertainty. While it’s normal to want to make thoughtful decisions, overthinking can become a trap
