Introduction: In the world of psychotherapy, where feelings are uncovered, and vulnerabilities laid bare, authenticity emerges as the guiding force that can make all the difference. It’s not just about the therapeutic methods or textbook strategies; it’s about the person behind the method. In this post, we delve into the importance of authenticity in psychotherapy …
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Join us for our webinar on August 3, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. The session will include 1 hour of webinar content by Dr. Sharma, followed by a 30 minute question and answer period. Registration is required in advance in order to receive access to the secure webinar link. This webinar is only …
Join us for our webinar on July 13, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. The session will include 1 hour of webinar content by Dr. Sharma, followed by a 30 minute question and answer period. Registration is required in advance in order to receive access to the secure webinar link. This webinar is only …
For many of us, growing up in a household where feelings were not talked about at all, is a relatable experience. While it is unfortunate that talking about feelings is an often overlooked life skill, the upside is that it is possible to learn this skill at any point in one’s life. When talking with …
Are you feeling “stuck” right now? Not sure what to do or where to go? Feeling like everything happening around you is going against you? Feeling overwhelmed? Lots of dynamics and a variety of feelings can be at play when people find themselves feeling “stuck.” Some common underlying themes will be explored below. Fear When …
Do you know the difference between self-comfort and self-care? Are you wondering if what you have been identifying as “self-care” may actually be harming you? Read below to learn more. Self-comfort Self-comfort can be thought of as turning to something in a non-conscious manner, where we may be seeking to numb ourselves out, “veg out,” …
Addiction neurobiology research has demonstrated that there are 3 fundamental pathways in the brain that moderate the risk for relapse with any behaviour whether involving substance use or not. These pathways will be explored in more detail in this post. Keep reading below if you would like to improve your awareness around relapse triggers. The …
Getting Started Starting with as little as five to ten minutes of journaling about feelings daily can be quite beneficial. Studies have shown that the simple act of putting pen to paper and journaling about our feelings helps to quiet the parts of our brain that get very active when we are feeling overwhelmed or …
The title of this article is a question that bewilders many. By introducing the following structure, I hope to bring clarity to this question and suggest a simple structure that makes the steps to processing feelings more explicit. A step-wise approach can be taken as summarized below and each step will be explored in more …