Edmonton Psychologist | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Strategies What is cognitive behavioural therapy and why is this a term being thrown around a lot in the psychology industry? CBT is an effective talking therapy that helps you manage your problems by changing your...
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Seasonal Depression Is A Real Issue
Edmonton Psychologist | Seasonal Depression Is A Real Issue Welcome to part two of our in depth look at why people struggle during the winter in Edmonton and area. We have learned some chemical reasons why long dark days are difficult for our body and minds. In part...
Winter Can Be A Challenging Time For Mental Health
Edmonton Psychologist | Winter Can Be A Challenging Time For Mental Health Ever feel that as soon as winter is on it’s way, that things tend to get a little bit harder? You’re not alone says Edmonton psychologist Wanda Chevrette. Wanda, a registered psychologist says...
What Is Social Anxiety Disorder
Edmonton Psychologist | What Is Social Anxiety Disorder In today's topic, we will answer the question of: What is Social Anxiety Disorder? To get to the point social anxiety disorder is anxiety you experience in a social setting. Some of the typical symptoms include...
Trauma, PTSD after car accidents/fatalities
Trauma, PTSD after car accidents/fatalities PTSD after car accidents is a significant and often overlooked issue. It can be caused by many things, including accidents, natural disasters, and assaults. Trauma can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in some...
Somatic Therapy – Healing from Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
Did you know that anxiety and depression are symptoms of trauma? Sure, not everybody who feels anxious or depressed has suffered trauma, but the research shows a clear relationship between trauma and your mental health. The research, it seems, is catching up to the...
Addiction as a Maladaptive Coping Mechanism: How Does it Affect Me and My Loved Ones and What Can I Do About It?
What is Addiction? If you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction, you are not alone. Addiction is extremely prevalent in our society, with 35 million people enduring substance use disorders, and only one in seven people seeking treatment every year. You may ask...
Therapy Edmonton – Find Your Therapist Match
As I embark on my new adventure of starting my own private practice, I am thinking of what it takes to be a great and effective therapist. Although many of us mental health professionals take specialized training and spend countless hours honing our skills, many of us...
Therapy Edmonton – How to Prevent Burn-Out
Burn-out is not fun. Many of use are knee deep in burn out before we even recognize whats going on, myself included. If burn-out gets out of control or goes on for too long, it can lead to serious mental health issues as well as chronic fatigue. The best we can do is...
Therapy Edmonton – Strategies to Help With Social Anxiety
As a follow-up to my Youtube Video, here are some helpful strategies to help with social anxiety: Practice deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation to help control the anxiety Engage in CBT strategies such as encountering and challenging your unhelpful beliefs...