I’ll never forget the client who came to my office with chronic tension headaches. Through our work together, we discovered they intensified every Sunday evening—right before her work week at a job that was slowly draining her. Her body knew what her mind was trying to ignore. In my experience as a human being and […]
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Emotions are a fundamental part of being human. They can inspire us, motivate us, and help us connect with others. However, when emotions become overwhelming or difficult to manage, they can lead to stress, conflict, and other challenges in our lives. This is where emotional regulation comes in—an essential skill that helps us navigate our […]
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Note: This content may be triggering. Please check in with yourself and choose what feels kindest for your well-being. Trauma goes beyond catastrophic events like natural disasters or wars. Understanding different types of trauma can help people recognize ongoing symptoms and seek appropriate treatment. What is Trauma? Trauma is an event, a person’s experience of […]
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Monsters and Poetry: Mental health ideas to respond to existential dread As a social worker and therapist, my job is to listen deeply to the people I consult with. I love that a lot of my clients are children, teens and young adults. I am struck by their political awareness, knowledge about things like the […]
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Why Sleep is a Crucial Component of Mental Health Sleep is often overlooked when it comes to mental health, but it plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Getting both enough sleep, and high-quality sleep is essential for maintaining good mental health, and can significantly impact mood, cognitive function and emotional well-being. Why is […]
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What parents need to know about eating disorders As we’ve seen in the media recently, over the course of the pandemic there’s been a striking increase in eating disorders among children and youth. Eating disorders are complex illnesses, and they pose serious and life-threatening risks to a young person’s physical health, and social-emotional development. However, […]
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Unlocking Mental Wellness: The Profound Impact of Sleep We all know that sleep is helpful and necessary. When you struggle with getting enough sleep, or have difficulty falling asleep, it can be very tricky to untangle. One of the really challenging things is that poor sleep leads to more poor sleep. A lack of sleep […]
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If seasonal changes are challenging for you, know that you’re not alone. Emily Atkinson, RSW at Your Therapy, shares six ways to help your mind and body transition to a new season. […]
Our team of Toronto therapists that parents are often very focussed on guiding our adolescent children toward a happy and productive adulthood. However, there’s one area of their lives that’s easy to overlook, but extremely important: mental health. […]
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‘Tis the season of joy and fellowship, when loving families gather ’round hearth and home, basking in each other’s love and
support. […]
Your Therapy offers strengths-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families, led by experienced Social Workers and Psychotherapists. We collaborate closely to ensure effective, high-quality care.
Your Therapy offers strengths-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families, led by experienced Social Workers, Psychotherapists. We collaborate closely to ensure effective, high-quality care.
