Top Psychologists in Ottawa For Personalized Mental Health Support
Explore Ottawa’s current array of mental health professionals and psychologists, along with specialized therapy approaches and the treatment journey aimed at enhancing your overall well-being.
A Clinical Approach to Eating Disorders: Types, Causes, Treatment, and Outlook
Consider the daily challenge of confronting an unseen adversary residing within, affecting your relationship with food and your self-perception. Eating disorders represent intricate mental health struggles endured by millions on a daily basis.
Managing Anxiety and Depression: Do I Need Therapy?
Picture a world where the weight of anxious thoughts becomes a burden, your heart races with uncertainty, and even the simplest daily tasks seem like daunting challenges. In this moment, you discover a common bond, for anxiety and depression touch the lives of countless souls around the globe.
Understanding Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Causes, and Tips for Treatment
Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a significant concern that often goes under-recognized or misdiagnosed. While ADHD is commonly identified in childhood, many adults with the condition remain undiagnosed or were never diagnosed as children. The symptoms in adults can manifest differently than in children, making it crucial for clinicians and others to be familiar with its adult presentation.
Exploring the Benefits of ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
In the vast universe of psychotherapy, a shining star offers a unique approach to mental health management – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Unlike traditional therapies, ACT doesn’t aim to eliminate uncomfortable feelings. Instead, it encourages acceptance of these feelings and the commitment to actions that make life more meaningful. Intrigued? Let’s embark on a […]
OCD or Just Obsessiveness? Here’s All You Need to Know About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition marked by persistent and unwanted thoughts, compulsive actions, and intrusive ideas that create substantial discomfort and disrupt everyday living.
How to Overcome Trauma: Here Are Effective Therapy Options
Comprehending trauma is the initial stage in the path to healing. Trauma denotes the emotional reaction to an event that is profoundly distressing or disturbing, and it can have enduring impacts on a person’s mental and physical well-being.
Coping with Chronic Illness
A large number of Canadians live with some form of chronic illness, and we love to support them at the clinic.
Building Resiliency: The Path To Living Well With Diabetes
Many people living with diabetes are frustrated by the amount of time they spend dealing with diabetes-related problems. And, of course, they have other problems in their lives unrelated to diabetes as well. Whether they pertain to relationship struggles, anxiety, depression or work stress, people with diabetes have the everyday struggles other people have, compounded by the difficulty of managing a chronic disease.
Creating An Affirmation Journal
What are affirmations? Affirmations are found when we ask ourselves, “What can I give myself credit for?” Some people have heard about gratitude journals and there is no doubt that keeping a gratitude journal is a powerful practice. Reflecting on what we appreciate in our lives makes us feel better! However, reflecting on what we appreciate about ourselves and our efforts makes us more confident and self-compassionate.
