Narissa Singh | Onyx Counselling and Psychology

Reclaiming Agency: Addressing the Fawn Response in Trauma Therapy

You’ve probably heard of the fight-or-flight response. Put simply, it’s a phrase used to describe two ways a person might react to stress. As the words imply, they may sometimes flee the situation, and other times, they may opt to stand their ground. That said, there’s also a response that…

Unpacking the Emotional Journey of Divorce for Men

Divorce is a tough experience for anyone, but men often face unique emotional challenges during this time. It is important to understand these feelings and to find healthy ways to cope. Let’s look at the common emotions men feel during divorce, how these affect men’s mental health, and offer some…

Children and Stress: Unseen Pressures and How to Alleviate Them.

As adults, we envision childhood as the most carefree time of a person’s life. However, children can feel stress just like adults do. In fact, their stress is often overlooked or hand-waved away. Understanding these unseen pressures and learning how to alleviate them is crucial for teaching them healthy coping…

Exploring How Addiction Affects the Brain and Alters Its Functioning.

Substance use and addiction can be a polarizing topic. Many people see substance use and addictive behaviours solely as the fault of personal choices. These beliefs, unfortunately contributes to the stigma that surrounds all forms of addiction. But things are far more complex than that. Sure, in an ideal world,…

What Causes a Lack of Interest in Sex?

There are many obvious reasons why you and your partner are not having sex lately. For example, having young children in the house, busy schedules, or working many hours can put a damper on intimacy for a while. Typically, when the stress-inducing factor has eased, your libido kicks back in.…

How Conditions Like Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder Can Exacerbate Substance Use.

As any practitioner can tell you, there are plenty of “chicken vs. egg” moments in the realm of mental health care. For example, someone struggling with a substance use issues may also be showing signs of depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. But what comes first? There is an abundance of…

Ways to Develop Self-Esteem in Your Child.

A child’s emotional development is incredibly dependent on the behaviour of their caretakers. Yes, of course, each of us is born with unique characteristics that can shape our personalities. However, many other factors will also play major roles. For example, whether or not a young person develops self-esteem is much…

Benefits of Hypnotherapy and How It Helps

Thanks to pop culture, hypnotherapy has a lot of misconceptions about it. While you might be more familiar with how movies and television portray hypnosis, in reality, the process is much less mysterious. It is clinically proven to help with mental health issues. But what exactly is clinical hypnotherapy, and…

Truth vs. Fiction: Exploring Misconceptions About Couples Therapy

There’s been an unfortunate stigma around couples counseling for years. Some people believe it’s a last-ditch effort to salvage a relationship. Other people believe it’s a sign of weakness or mistrust. If there’s a stereotype to be found, couples therapy has likely fallen under its umbrella. Unfortunately, these stigmas and…

Can You Still Do EMDR Therapy If You Struggle to Remember Trauma?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is unique in a variety of ways. It’s a short-term therapy that can help you reprocess traumatic memories in a matter of weeks (depending on complexity). It isn’t a traditional form of talk therapy in that you’re not sharing heavy details about your…

Author: Narissa Singh

Reclaiming Agency: Addressing the Fawn Response in Trauma Therapy

Unpacking the Emotional Journey of Divorce for Men

Children and Stress: Unseen Pressures and How to Alleviate Them.

Exploring How Addiction Affects the Brain and Alters Its Functioning.

What Causes a Lack of Interest in Sex?

How Conditions Like Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder Can Exacerbate Substance Use.

Ways to Develop Self-Esteem in Your Child.

Benefits of Hypnotherapy and How It Helps

Truth vs. Fiction: Exploring Misconceptions About Couples Therapy

Can You Still Do EMDR Therapy If You Struggle to Remember Trauma?

Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

Shared Spaces: Tips for Managing Joint Custody and Home Transitions During Divorce

How to Provide Grief Guidance and Support for Adolescents

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