It can be overwhelming to see news articles and reports in the media on a daily basis since the beginning of the outbreak of the coronavirus. It is essential for our mental health that people show support and act with kindness and compassion toward those who are suffering in a time of crisis. We have been advised abundantly on how to reduce spreading the coronavirus and protect our physical health, but what can we also do to improve our mental health during this challenging time?
Il est facile de s’emballer quant aux bienfaits cités de yoga – amélioration de la qualité de vie, gestion du stress, diminution de la détresse psychologique, etc. Toutefois, d’autres sources citent les méfaits – preuves insuffisantes, danger de blessures, absence des bienfaits promis. Dre Annélie Anestin examine les faits pour résumer ce qu’est le yoga, […]
This 8-week group will address the most common anxiety issues and help you learn coping skills to process your emotions, face challenging situations and promote change to improve your quality of life.
For many, the end of therapy raises new questions. Are we ready to “go it alone?” What is a lapse or a relapse, and how can we handle it? Annélie Anestin explores what comes next when psychotherapy comes to a close and offers tips on navigating the transition.
We rely on technology to make our lives better, simpler, easier..the thing is, real life is messy, demanding and oftentimes uncomfortable. Does our daily reliance on our phones impact our ability to cope in the “real” world? Read on for a closer look at our relationship with our phones.
Not surprisingly, negative self-talk has a negative impact on our lives. But how do we turn the dialogue around? By learning to speak to ourselves with compassion we can change the dynamic and reverse the damage, improving our lives and healing ourselves in the process.
Anxious thoughts can sometimes lead us in circles, leaving us feeling tied up in knots. In this blog post, Dr. Maryann Joseph explains the anxiety cycle and brings us 4 practical steps we can use to break free.
In part 2 of this 2-part post on borderline personality disorder or BPD, Dr Danit Nitka explores some of the specifics of therapy for people with BPD and what’s important to know in that process.
Psychotherapy is common practice in many communities, but in some like the Asian immigrant community, the practice is practically unheard of – discussions of mental health are hushed, therapy is shunned, and seeking help takes tremendous courage. Read on to learn how this could be overcome.
In part 1 of this 2-part post on borderline personality disorder or BPD, Dr Danit Nitka explores what BPD is and gives advice on how individuals can get the help they need.
