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What is EMDR Therapy?

Posted on 30/09/2014 in Anxiety, Depression, Grief

TL;DR: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven therapy that helps people process and heal from trauma and emotional distress. Using guided eye movements, it helps the brain reframe painful memories so they feel less overwhelming, leading to lasting relief from issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. What Is EMDR? It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is defined by EMDR Canada as an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma and many other mental health problems. It was discovered by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987.… Read More Here!

 

Omega-3 and Mood Disorders

Posted on 23/04/2014 in Depression

TL;DR:Modern diets are too high in omega-6 and too low in omega-3, causing inflammation and increasing disease risk. Omega-3s—especially EPA—support heart, brain, and mood health, and may help treat depression. Aim for balance by eating fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, and avoiding corn and soy oils. When shopping at my local grocery store this week I took a moment to look around and I noticed a variable mixing of different health benefits plastered across every carton and container. Some are ‘heart wise’, others ‘fortified’ with vitamins, or ‘no sugar added’ and so on. One common additive I’ve noted lately has… Read More Here!

 

University and College Students: Start Planning Your Career Today!

Posted on 16/04/2014 in Stress Management, Students

TL;DR: Feeling lost about your career path? Career counselling helps you discover the right fit by exploring your interests, personality, values, and skills through guided sessions and assessments. Usually takes 3–5 sessions. Free 15-minute consults available to get started. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” -Confucius Are you trying to figure out what to do with the rest of your life? Are you close to finishing high school and trying to decide which programs to apply to at university or college? It can often times feel like an overwhelming… Read More Here!

 

The Joy of Sex (Therapy)

Posted on 16/04/2014 in Couples Counselling

TL;DR:Sex therapy helps people address sexual concerns through talk, education, and behavior strategies. Certified sex therapists need advanced degrees, clinical experience, and specialized AASECT training. They work with individuals or couples on issues like desire, performance, identity, and intimacy to support healthy sexuality. One evening, as I was sitting with friends and colleagues discussing my chosen occupation, one of the questions that popped up (sorry, no pun intended) was “What exactly do sex therapists do?” I realized that although this was common knowledge to me, an other in the profession, it’s likely that  many people do not really know what… Read More Here!