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What Age is Therapy For?
A Look at Therapy for Each Stage of Life From childhood to senior years, each stage of life comes with it's own unique set of difficulties. Therapy can be a valuable tool to help you support, manage, and overcome challenges no matter your age. Let’s explore how...
Mental Health During Pregnancy: What No One Talks About
The Darker Side of Pregnancy While pregnancy can certainly bring excitement and anticipation, it can also come with emotions and experiences that are much more complicated and not always as happy as one would expect. About 1 in 10 women report that their mental health...
Am I Allowed to Talk About Anything in Therapy?
One of the most frequently asked questions before starting therapy is: Am I actually allowed to talk about anything? The answer is yes, absolutely! Therapy is designed to give you the space and comfort needed to safely talk about whatever is on your mind. Whatever the...
How Your Attachment Style Shapes Your Relationships
Attachment Styles and You Have you ever wondered why you react a certain way in relationships such as pulling away when things get too close, or feeling anxious when a partner seems distant? These patterns may be shaped by your attachment style, a concept rooted in...
Teen Therapy: Supporting Teens Through Life’s Toughest Years
Why Adolescence Can Feel So Overwhelming The teenage years are often described as a time of growth, discovery, and independence—but for many teens, they can also feel confusing, stressful, and downright exhausting. Between school, shifting friendships, family...
Postpartum Mental Health: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Welcome To Parenthood! The postpartum period is often portrayed as a beautiful, Instagram-worthy, joyful time--which it certainly can be!-- but it can also bring a wide range of challenges that many parents feel unprepared for. Not only is this stage about adjusting...
How to Find Trauma Therapy Near Me
Finding Trauma Therapy in Ottawa When you're struggling with the impact of trauma, either from recent events or long-standing experiences, seeking professional support is step #1. In this blog, we will give resources that'll help you to find trauma therapy that'll to...
What’s the Point of Therapy?
Common Question When Starting Therapy For decades therapy has been misunderstood as only meant for people during crisis, and although traumatic events can often push some to start therapy, it is not the only purpose for it. In this blog we will address what other...
Understanding And Dealing With Anxiety
Understanding, Embracing, and Regulating Anxiety All of us experience anxiety and while it can be uncomfortable, it’s important to understand that it plays a crucial role in our ability to adapt in all sorts of situations. In this blog, we’ll explore the physiology of...
What Are Therapy Goals — and Do You Need One?
Should I Have a Specific Goal for Therapy? It’s one of the most common questions people ask (and the question that often delays a person's decision) before starting therapy: “Do I need to have a clear goal?” The short answer? Not necessarily. But having some direction...
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