Common Questions About Epilepsy

Common Questions About Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which can range from mild to severe. While there is no cure for epilepsy, there are treatments available to help manage the condition. Despite the prevalence of epilepsy, there are still many questions and misconceptions about the disorder. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common questions people have about epilepsy.

How Much Does Therapy Cost in Canada?

How Much Does Therapy Cost in Canada?

The cost of therapy in Canada ranges widely depending on a few different factors. You might have full or partial coverage through private or workplace insurance, and some Canadians have the option of low-cost, free, or government funded options. 

Eating Cake and 5 Things We Can Do To Improve Our Mental Health

Eating Cake and 5 Things We Can Do To Improve Our Mental Health

When was the last time you took a break?  If you can’t remember, that could be having a serious impact on your mental health and  day to day life. Contrary to what the media might tell you, doing nothing is very good (and necessary) for your mental health.  

What to Talk About in Therapy?

What to Talk About in Therapy?

Opening up to a stranger can be difficult, especially if it’s about a sensitive subject. While it does get easier over time, it’s important to remember that your therapist is there to support you. They will often ask the opening question and guide you through your session with gentle questions and reminders. That being said, as the weeks pass sometimes it can be hard to find topics to discuss. Instead of ending your therapy sessions, this is a great time to dig a little deeper.

Here are a few way to do just that:

What is Gaslighting? Meaning, Examples and Warning Signs

What is Gaslighting? Meaning, Examples and Warning Signs

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where the bully or abusers misleads the target to make them question their judgment and reality. Gaslighters will try to manipulate, lie, and undermine your perception of reality, in order to break down your confidence and trust in self.  

5 Simple Ways to Ask for a Mental Health Day

5 Simple Ways to Ask for a Mental Health Day

Our mental health is just as important as our physical health and requires just as much care and attention. Grind culture can sometimes work us to the bone, or those who are passionate about their careers may not realize they need to take a breath until they literally break. Don’t wait for burn-out to set in before you ask for a day off of work. Our brains work just as hard as our bodies and deserve a break as well.

How Grief Counselling Can Help You Overcome Loss

How Grief Counselling Can Help You Overcome Loss

At some point or another, we will all lose something we care about. For some, those emotions are more difficult to let go of, however, when grief becomes a part of your day-to-day life, you may find yourself harboring resentment, or carrying anger about a loss that you just can’t get over.

Somatic Therapy: What is it, when is it used, and how does it work?

Somatic Therapy: What is it, when is it used, and how does it work?

Somatic therapy is a newer type of empirically-based therapy that works with the body to release stress, tension, and anxiety that resides in the body from common mental health issues. Based on the philosophy that emotions are stored in the body, Somatic therapy aims to release negative emotions by identifying them and working through them using various techniques.