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Compassionate, practical guidance from our registered psychotherapists on anxiety, relationships, parenting, trauma and everyday mental health.
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Emotional Intelligence: What It Is and Why It Changes Everything
You've probably heard the term emotional intelligence before. It shows up in leadership books, parenting articles, relationship advice columns, and workplace training…
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Why Your Anxiety Gets Worse at Night
You made it through the day. You handled work, managed the house, showed up for the people who needed you. Everything was…
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Why Spring Feels Harder Than It Should
Everyone talks about winter being hard on your mental health. The short days, the cold, the grey skies, the feeling of being…
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Grief Isn't Linear: How Therapy Helps You Process Loss
There's a version of grief we're all handed, the one with the five stages, the orderly timeline, the expectation that things will…
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Barrie Therapy Guide: Mental Health Resources and What to Look For
If you're looking for a therapist in Barrie, Ontario, you're not short on questions. What kind of therapist do you need? Does…
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What to Expect from Your First Therapy Session
Booking a first session is the hard part for most people. For a lot of people, it also comes with a side…
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Parenting Teens with Anxiety: A Guide for Overwhelmed Parents
If you've noticed your teenager withdrawing, snapping at you, or suddenly dreading school, you're not imagining things. Teen anxiety looks and behaves…
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Understanding Trauma: How It Shows Up in the Body and Mind
Trauma is one of those words that's become both more common and more misunderstood at the same time. Some people hear "trauma"…
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Couples Therapy: 6 Myths That Stop People from Getting Help
A lot of couples who could benefit from therapy don't go. Not because they don't care about the relationship, but because of…
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What Is CBT and How Does It Work? A Plain-English Guide
If you've looked into therapy at all, you've probably come across the term CBT. It gets recommended constantly for anxiety, depression, insomnia,…
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5 Signs Your Child May Need to See a Therapist
Most parents notice when something is off with their child. You know your kid. But there's often a gap between noticing something…
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OHIP and Therapy in Ontario: What's Covered and What Isn't
One of the first questions people ask when they're considering therapy is: does my insurance cover this? It's a reasonable question. Therapy…