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Why Is Self-Care So Difficult?

Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years. But it’s so much more than pampering yourself with expensive things or lavish getaways. Rather, self-care is about finding small ways to prioritize your well-being every day. Yet, it can still be difficult. Work, life, relationships, problems can often…

DBT in Practice: Real-Life Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most common and known therapy options. However, because of the high success rates of CBT, other therapy approaches have been created based on CBT. Dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, is one of the modified types of CBT. DBT has helped treat individuals…

What Is Chronic Grief Disorder?

Grief is a universal human experience — a natural response to loss. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or any significant change or transition, grief is a complex emotion that affects everyone differently. While it’s normal to experience intense sadness and mourning after…

Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and togetherness! Yet, for many, the holidays bring not only excitement but also an overwhelming feeling of fatigue. ‘Tis the season for managing social events, shopping, traveling, cooking, and decorating. With the seemingly endless to-do lists, the holidays feel less like…

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

There are valid reasons why post-divorce co-parenting doesn’t happen. The presence of abuse, violence, or substance abuse are three examples. That aside, when couples with children split up, they must navigate the tricky process of joint custody. If both parents desire an active role in their children’s lives, they must…

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…

What Causes Attachment Trauma?

Every time you meet someone new — a friend, co-worker, neighbour, potential partner, etc. — your attachment style comes into play. Even when both of you feel an instant connection, it doesn’t mean all will go smoothly. This is because each of us learned what we know about attachments without…

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…

Category: <span>Mental Health</span>

Why Is Self-Care So Difficult?

DBT in Practice: Real-Life Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

What Is Chronic Grief Disorder?

Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

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

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

What Causes Attachment Trauma?

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.

Why Is Self-Care So Difficult?

Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions Surrounding Chronic Pain

DBT in Practice: Real-Life Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

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