The brain’s happy chemicals are exactly what they sound like: chemicals that help us feel happiness. Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins are all chemicals that are released by our brains when we do something it finds rewarding, like eating delicious food or having sex. The release of these chemicals lead us to wanting more. The brain is an incredibly complex organ that is responsible for regulating our mood, thoughts, and behavior. One of the most important chemica

Most Canadians have experienced a traumatic event. In fact, according to Statistics Canada (2021), the number is close to two-thirds of...

Most Canadians have experienced a traumatic event. In fact, according to Statistics Canada (2021), the number is close to two-thirds of Canadians. The source of trauma varies and can include child abuse, violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, vehicular accidents, natural disasters, military combat-related trauma, and more. But in all cases, despite the heaviness of psychological trauma, there is hope to endure. In this blog post, I want to provide a brief overvi

Quiet quitting is a commitment to fulfilling one’s job roles and responsibilities, while not going above and beyond the call of duty.

Quiet quitting is a commitment to fulfilling one’s job roles and responsibilities, while not going above and beyond the call of duty.

More than 3 million people in Canada suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety and stress are often very consistent problems, but they tend...

More than 3 million people in Canada suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety and stress are often very consistent problems, but they tend to get worse around the holiday season. A psychotherapist is a great way to help you through your holiday season stress, but there are also a few things you can do on your own at home to get you through your winter blues. But where should you start? Keep reading this holiday season stress guide and learn more about the top 10 things you ca

The recent pandemic, financial stress, wanting to escape reality for a night, peer pressure and social norms are all some reasons why people may be indulging in alcohol at higher rates than in the past. Did you know? According to the World Health Organization , alcohol is considered a causal factor in more than 200 disease and injury conditions. Worldwide, 5.3% of all deaths every year result from harmful use of alcohol. In addition to health issues, the harmful use of alcoho

The recent pandemic, financial stress, wanting to escape reality for a night, peer pressure and social norms are all some reasons why...

If you’re thinking of seeing a therapist or are new to therapy altogether, you might be curious about a lot of different things,...

If you’re thinking of seeing a therapist or are new to therapy altogether, you might be curious about a lot of different things, including the therapist’s title, cost differences between therapists, and really, where to even begin looking for a therapist. So, let’s break it all down. What’s in a Title? In Ontario, a therapist can operate under many different titles, including Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, MSW, OT, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Registered Psychothera

OVERVIEW It is quite a common belief that if you have a problem, you need to deal with it by talking. Although necessary and helpful, talking may only go so far. It is necessary to try to get at what underlies your problem. This is where solution focused therapy comes in. OBJECTIVE Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) is an evidence-based approach to therapy that prioritizes helping clients identify and attend to the things in their life that truly matter. SFT is based on the idea

OVERVIEW It is quite a common belief that if you have a problem, you need to deal with it by talking. Although necessary and helpful,...

Tips for Managing Anxiety When Going Back to School It's no secret that returning to school following summer break is easier on some students than others. Fortunately, the tips contained in the article can make managing anxiety caused by going back to school a little easier. Anxiety is something almost everyone deals with to one degree or another. In fact, about 20% of adults suffer from an anxiety disorder . This can make it extremely challenging to make it through the day

Tips for Managing Anxiety When Going Back to School It's no secret that returning to school following summer break is easier on some...

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your Story Counselling utilize, check out our other articles to learn more about the various therapeutic models we use! So, What is Dialectical Behavioural Therapy? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy . It was originally developed to help people with Borderline Personality Disorder and works by teaching skills

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your...

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your Story Counselling utilize, check out our other articles to learn more about the various therapeutic models we use! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a therapeutic model where the therapist and client work together to identify and change problematic behaviours, thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. The term ‘cognitive’ refers to thinking

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your...

Attachment Therapy is a therapeutic model that helps people who are struggling with the effects of trauma, abuse, or neglect that happened in their childhood. When this happens in someone's childhood, it can affect the way they interact in social relationships and with themselves throughout their life. Attachment Therapists work to help people overcome the negative effects of these traumas so they are able to live more fulfilling lives. Attachment Therapy is a type of psychot