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OUR VIDEOS

There are a lot of mental health tips, tools and tactics covered in our videos below and we are always working on more. You can watch them here or on our YouTube channel.

OUR BLOG

On our blog, we have great information on a wide variety of mental health topics. Browse through our posts to gain valuable information and insight. If there is a topic you would like to see covered, feel free to contact us to request a blog post.

Trauma, PTSD after car accidents/fatalities

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...

Therapy Edmonton – Find Your Therapist Match

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

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

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...

Therapy Edmonton – 8 Tips in Surviving School Stress

Therapy Edmonton – 8 Tips in Surviving School Stress

Back to school season is here, which can be both an exciting and stressful time for students. Whether you get straight A’s or are struggling to keep up, it is normal to feel some anxiety and have your concerns. However, significant amounts of stress can be bad for...

Therapy Edmonton – How to Handle A Panic Attack

Therapy Edmonton – How to Handle A Panic Attack

Panic attacks can be really hard to ride with. Sometimes it catches you out of nowhere like a sudden, overpowering wave crashing down on your one perfectly fine day. The feeling can escalate quickly and have you think you’re spiraling out of control. It all sounds...

Therapy Edmonton – Ways To Cope With Betrayal

Therapy Edmonton – Ways To Cope With Betrayal

In any kind of relationship, it is normal to sometimes feel let down, hurt, and in some cases, betrayed. All it takes is a healthy bond paired with a grounded mindset to figure out the next step. If you have experienced being betrayed by someone you love, here are a...

Therapy Edmonton – The 3 Types of Anger

Therapy Edmonton – The 3 Types of Anger

Anger is defined as an intense emotion that sometimes involves a strong and uncontrollable response. The more overpowering the feeling, the greater the influence may be. For instance, many people often notice physical effects such as a faster heartbeat, higher blood...

­Therapy Edmonton – Social Anxiety 101

­Therapy Edmonton – Social Anxiety 101

People often think social anxiety is narrowed down to random parties and meeting new people, when in reality, it can be present at any large gathering - even when surrounded by loved ones. The unspoken obligation to get along and mingle even with those you just do not...

Therapy Edmonton – How to Cope With Holiday Blues

Therapy Edmonton – How to Cope With Holiday Blues

The holiday season is upon us and while many people call it the most wonderful time of the year, not everyone would agree. The holidays can oftentimes bring feelings of loneliness, stress, and social anxiety due to many triggers you may be exposed to. Dr. Gail Saltz,...

Therapy Edmonton – Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Therapy Edmonton – Coping with Grief During the Holidays

With many people suffering from loss because of Covid-19 and the holidays approaching, for some, “the most wonderful time of the year” is not feeling as “cheerful and bright”. Even the most loving families can experience tension when they are grieving, especially...

Couples Therapy: How Self-Confidence Impacts Relationships

Couples Therapy: How Self-Confidence Impacts Relationships

The way you feel about yourself acts like a lens through which you see the world. If you have good self-compassion and self-confidence, you might notice more signs of others accepting you. If you think of yourself as unintelligent, you’ll likely be looking for any...

Family Therapy: How does PTSD impact a family?

Family Therapy: How does PTSD impact a family?

Experiencing a traumatic event can have a lasting effect on our mental functioning. People who develop Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can suddenly experience intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to the traumatic event even though the event may have...