Most of us have heard of Autism, and have also likely heard some misunderstandings that are commonly believed about the neurodevelopmental disorder. Toni Lui, MSW RSW, is one of our wonderful clinicians who provides support to families navigating the system and reflecting on the impact of their child receiving a new diagnosis related to autism or disability issue. We asked her to shed light on some of these misunderstandings to help educate us further!
Read MorePets play a very important part in the lives of their owners. They become part of the family, provide a social connection and a place of comfort. The consistent presence, non-judgement, and outlet for caregiving that they provide can create a relationship that is among the safest and purest we experience. As a result, the grief felt after a pet passes away (or in anticipation of them passing away) can cause a person to feel distress, deep sadness, and to have difficulty coping. Read our blog to learn more about our online support group, for those experiencing the difficult loss of your beloved pet.
Read MoreFeelings of anxiousness, overwhelm, sadness, anger and confusion can often be mentally consuming, lead to overthinking and cause us to remain stuck in our narrative. Learning to recognize our unhelpful thought patterns is a powerful step in working towards a sense of overall wellbeing, as it provides the opportunity to reframe these thought patterns over time. Check out our blog to explore the concept of perception in day-to-day situations and how it can be adapted to a more productive or positive manner.
Read MoreDuring 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.
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