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Mental Health and Video Games

Posted on 12/03/2026 in Mental Health, Video Games

For many people, gaming is a way to relax, connect with friends, and take a break from daily stress. In recent years, researchers have begun to study how video games affect mental health, and the results suggest that gaming can have both positive and negative impacts depending on how and why people play. More than just a hobby, gaming can influence mood, stress levels, and social connection. New research suggests that moderate video game play may support emotional well-being, while excessive or compulsive gaming can contribute to problems such as sleep disruption, anxiety, and reduced daily functioning. Understanding how gaming… Read More Here!

 

Parenting Time Transitions: Why They’re Hard on Children (and What Actually Helps)

Posted on 03/03/2026 in Family Issues, Parenting

Parenting time transitions are one of the most emotionally charged parts of separation and divorce. Even in families where both parents are loving and committed, moving between homes is not a neutral event for a child. It is an attachment shift. And attachment shifts activate the nervous system. Understanding this can change how parents approach transitions and how they interpret their child’s behaviour. Why Transitions Are Hard (Even in “Good” Situations) Every transition requires a child to: • Say goodbye to one parent• Adjust to a different home environment and different parenting styles• Shift rules, expectations, and routines• Manage packing… Read More Here!

 

What Is EMDR Therapy?

Posted on 27/02/2026 in EMDR, Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach that helps the brain process and integrate distressing memories, so they no longer feel overwhelming in the present. EMDR is based on the understanding that our brains have a natural ability to heal—but sometimes that process gets interrupted. How the Brain Stores Memories When we experience something stressful or traumatic, the brain doesn’t always process the memory in the same way it does other everyday ordinary experiences. Normally, memories are integrated across different parts of the brain—connecting emotions, thoughts, body sensations, and meaning. However, during overwhelming experiences, this process can… Read More Here!

 

What Happens in Couples Therapy? What to Expect at Your First Session

Posted on 13/02/2026 in

  Couples therapy offers a compassionate and structured way for partners to reconnect and strengthen their bond. Whether you are navigating ongoing challenges or looking to deepen an already healthy relationship, meeting with a trained therapist can help you communicate more effectively, understand each other’s needs, and build a stronger foundation for the future. In this guide, Zoe Liston, Practicum Intern Therapist, explores what couples therapy looks like, how the first session works, and what you can expect as you begin this meaningful step toward a healthier connection. What Is Couples Therapy and How Does It Work? Couples therapy is… Read More Here!

 

What is the Therapeutic Relationship and How Important is it?

Posted on 11/12/2025 in Relationships, Tips for Therapy

  What is the Therapeutic Relationship and How Important is it? One day, you may have decided, or a suggestion was made to you by a friend, family member, or co-worker, that you should reach out and talk to someone professionally. So, you quickly go and do a Google search, and ‘voila!’ you are provided with many different options of psychologists within your geographical radius. You wonder to yourself; does it really matter who I book an appointment with and how importance is this decision? Therapeutic Relationship When choosing a psychologist there are considerations pertaining to whether one would be… Read More Here!

 

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