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Psychology has a lot to offer, and here at Connecte we’re passionate about making psychology more accessible and available outside of the therapy room. Check out our blog posts to learn about everything from how to talk to your kid who’s struggling with weight, how to connect with yourself and reach your goals, and how to make therapy work for you.

When Guilt Leads Us to Abandon Ourselves

Have you ever found yourself apologizing for simply needing something, even before you ask for it? Or saying yes when you want to say no? For many, guilt can drive us to abandon our own needs to preserve connection, avoid conflict, or maintain the image of being "good." a pattern that can leave us feeling...

Breaking Free From Our “Eye Of The Storm”

Life can feel overwhelming at times, we can feel as if we are trapped in our own “eye of the storm,” a place of isolation where everything feels harder to navigate, leaving us feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. Connecte psychotherapy intern Lindsey Moncarz shows us how, practicing kindness can be our simple yet powerful way out...

Managing News Stress: How we can be well-informed but not overexposed to the uncertainty we hear of in the news

What do we control? What do we not control? How can we be well-informed but not overexposed to the uncertainty we hear of in the news? Connecte clinical psychologist Leanne D. Rondeau shares her takeaways from a great interview featuring the president of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec, Dr. Christine Grou, in conversation with...

Holiday Survival Guide: Managing Binge Eating With Psychology, Intuition, and Several Servings of Compassion

The holidays can be a tough time for people coping with EDs in general, and for those dealing with binge-eating specifically it can be particularly challenging! Connecte clinical psychologist Dr. Stephanie Gallant's Holiday Survival Guide: Managing Binge Eating With Psychology, Intuition, and Several Servings of Compassion shares proven tools and solid advice to help people...

Are Your “Rules for Living” Sabotaging Your Self-Esteem?

For some of us, holidays are a time we want to make everything 'perfect' for family and friends, whether it be with meals, gifts or decorating for festivities, and while it's natural for us to want to create a pleasurable time for loved ones, sometimes the pressure we put on ourselves to do so can...

Growing Together

The cozy Fall change of seasons can signal changes in the tone and the depth of our of our intimate partner relationships as well. Read on to explore couples and family therapist Candace Kensley's reflections on deepening partnerships during this autumnal period, sometimes known as cuffing season 💕

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