Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful fall semester. Today, I am going to discuss Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an emerging treatment approach for PTSD. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a novel treatment developed by Laney Rosenzweig, originating from Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (Howe et al., 2018). In
Hello and welcome to another blog post! In this blog, I will share some information regarding a mental illness that is fairly common, yet greatly misunderstood by many: bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is characterized by recurring and chronic shifts in energy and mood (Grand et al., 2016). Impacting over 1% of the global
Every mental health professional has their own therapeutic approach which determines how they work with clients. Some may be trained or familiar with more than one framework and often mental health professionals like registered social workers, counsellors and psychologists will borrow techniques from different frameworks to better tailor sessions and support their clients. For
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful week. Welcome back to another blog post! Today, I’m diving into one of my favourite interests: Music! Music is something I love dearly, and I find myself listening to different varieties throughout the day. Today, I want to share some song recommendations that resonate with
In an era of a social media driven world, there is increasing pressure to “unplug” from social media completely. In an effort to make the social media detransition easier, many have resorted to self care apps which aim to “improve one’s overall wellbeing and be happier through better self-esteem and less stress”(Tangerine App, 2024).
With the influx of studies highlighting the negative effects of social media for mental health, many individuals have taken the initiative to reduce their own social media time, or completely cut it out of their life. However, after a couple days of unplugging, the urge to pick up your phone is hard to resist.
Summers are often associated with beaches, sunshine, longer days and new adventures because it’s the time when people make the most effort to enjoy the glorious outdoors. For parents, it’s especially true since it’s around that time kids are done with the school year and the weather is better for making memories. It should
Hello everyone! I hope that you are all enjoying a wonderful October. Today’s blog post is a fun one, filled with Halloween-themed Self-Care ideas! Trick or Treating: Taking a walk while trick-or-treating can be a delightful way to escape from everyday worries. Invite friends along to enhance the fun
Incapacitating anxiety and panic can strike at any time for any number of reasons, and each time, you can be at a loss of how to take care of yourself. Between the racing heartbeat, crippling fear and spiralling thoughts, it can feel impossible to bring yourself back into the present, but luckily Anxiety Canada
For many students including myself, the fall semester has began! With a new semester upon us, the promise of new volunteer or work opportunities can be both exciting and intimidating. For most, there is a healthy balance of both, and there may even be more excitement than nerves to get
