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. […]
This morning, I noticed how dark the sky was when my alarm rang. Summer is slipping into fall. Pandemic protocols will once again be part of the return to school. […]
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Deciding to start seeing a therapist is big step, but it’s just the first step in a process. This blog is about how you interview a therapist, so you can find the best fit possible, […]
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Most people outside the mental health professions are surprised to discover that trauma is much more common than they might think. The Canadian Psychological Association estimates […]
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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.
