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A place for our team to share about topics they are passionate about, in hopes of allowing you to see and understand a bit more behind the faces on these pages.
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Where does it come from?
Gender inequalities and injustices are an undeniable part of IPV and how prevalent it is. It happens everywhere – in families, politics, communities, faith groups, across different cultures, in workpl... ...more
Trauma
March 26, 2026•2 min read
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): What does it look like?
"IPV looks different and yet very similar all at the same time. There is a cycle at play when it is present in a relationship. Cycles are powerful. They all start somewhere, but this one needs to end.... ...more
Trauma
March 12, 2026•2 min read
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): What is it?
"The impacts of IPV are long-lasting. It can lead to complex trauma, it creates an environment of tension and fear, both for survivors as well as for children who witness this, and it can have a signi... ...more
Trauma
February 25, 2026•2 min read
Exploring Therapeutic Methods: A Friendly Guide from a Therapist (Part 4)
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and Somatic Experiencing (SE) are two trauma-informed, body-based modalities. Both approaches honour the idea that trauma is not only remembered by the mind, but also held... ...more
Therapy 101
February 13, 2026•3 min read
Exploring Therapeutic Methods: A Friendly Guide from a Therapist (Part 3)
“There’s two modalities that place strong emphasis on emotion, connection, and skills for navigating difficult moments: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). While... ...more
Therapy 101
February 03, 2026•3 min read
Exploring Therapeutic Methods: A Friendly Guide from a Therapist (Part 2)
“Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) both offer practical tools to help people navigate difficult thoughts, emotions, and life experiences with greater clar... ...more
Therapy 101
January 16, 2026•3 min read
Exploring Therapeutic Methods: A Friendly Guide from a Therapist (Part 1)
"Finding an approach that aligns with your needs, experiences, and values can make all the difference in feeling supported and understood throughout the healing process." ...more
Therapy 101
January 09, 2026•2 min read
Promoting A Healthy Mind and Body in Children & Youth: Caregiver Apps that support online safety for kids
Remember, no app is perfect for monitoring. There is nothing that will replace what loving boundaries and safe, judgment-free conversations can do to promote wise and mindful scrolling. ...more
Children and Youth
November 14, 2025•3 min read
Promoting A Healthy Mind and Body in Children & Youth: Teaching Youth About Peer Pressure
Not discussing uncomfortable topics will never keep your kids and teens safe. Instead, let's engage in preventive support for the kids and youth in our community and talk about the sticky topics from ... ...more
Children and Youth
October 28, 2025•2 min read
Promoting A Healthy Mind and Body in Youth: Teaching Respect and Consent
When we invest in teaching our children and youth about respectful communication, it helps kids engage in healthy relationships. ...more
Children and Youth
October 15, 2025•2 min read
Promoting A Healthy Mind and Body in Youth: Teaching Boundaries and Consent
teach your kids the power of saying "no." let's create a space with our kids and teens where we discuss consent and make it normal, comfortable and safe to discuss. ...more
Children and Youth
September 26, 2025•2 min read
Promoting A Healthy Mind and Body in Youth: Preventive Bullying
Educating your child in a preventive manner when it comes to bullying will help promote safety in them and protect other kids too. ...more
Children and Youth
September 11, 2025•2 min read
Promoting A Healthy Mind and Body in Youth: Social Media Safety
Struggling with screen time for your kids? Well you’re not alone! Parenting in a world of social media is tough, however, we have some ideas that will help you navigate the unknown world of technology... ...more
Children and Youth
August 21, 2025•3 min read
The Cost of Staying Stuck: Why EMDR Intensives Might Be Worth It
One of the hard truths about therapy is that it can be a long road, especially when you’re carrying trauma. ...more
EMDR
August 08, 2025•3 min read
When an Hour a Week Isn’t Cutting It: EMDR Intensives for When You’re Ready to Go Deeper
Have you ever left therapy feeling like you just started to scratch the surface—but the session’s over, and now you have to wait another week to pick it back up? ...more
EMDR
July 23, 2025•4 min read
Healing the Body: Approaches to Addressing Physical and Chronic Pain from Trauma
“Addressing trauma, chronic pain, and emotional pain is a holistic process that involves healing both the body and the mind. Remember, you don’t have to face this alone- support is available, and heal... ...more
Trauma
April 17, 2025•2 min read
Emotional Pain and Trauma: Understanding the Connection
Emotional pain, deeply intertwined with trauma, manifests in various ways, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Each of these experiences can significantly impact our mental and emotional well-bei... ...more
Trauma
April 01, 2025•1 min read
Chronic Pain and Trauma
"By understanding the connection between chronic pain and trauma, individuals can approach their treatment with a more nuanced perspective, acknowledging the complex ways in which their bodies and min... ...more
Trauma
March 17, 2025•1 min read
Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on the Body
"Trauma is not just a psychological phenomenon but a whole-body experience that can have significant impacts on physical health. Recognizing the signs of trauma and understanding its effects on the bo... ...more
Trauma
March 04, 2025•2 min read
Religious Trauma: In the Workplace
"Religious trauma in the workplace is one that we don’t hear about often. We know about it within some religious communities, within the family and in relationships, but we somehow overlook how this c... ...more
Religious Trauma
February 19, 2025•5 min read
Religious Trauma: As a Man
"In many religious or faith based spaces, men are considered to be of higher value and have more authority than women. Because of this, it is common for men to be missed in the religious trauma conver... ...more
Religious Trauma
February 10, 2025•4 min read
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