Window of Tolerance: What It Is and How It Affects Your Mental Health
Many people notice times when stress feels manageable and other moments when it suddenly feels like too much, or when everything goes numb. The window of tolerance offers a simple way to understand these shifts in your nervous system. It helps explain why some days feel easier to navigate, while others leave you either overwhelmed or depleted. Understanding this concept can bring greater self-compassion and clearer ways to support yourself.
How Trauma Can Cause Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a variety of symptoms that present differently in each individual who has experienced a traumatic and life-altering event.
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
22 Journal Prompts That Support Your Mental Health
Journaling has made a massive comeback in the mental health world, and it’s no surprise. Writing our complex thoughts and feelings can actually help you process what’s going on in your inner world. It helps you pinpoint feelings of depression and anxiety and bring greater awareness to your thoughts and feelings. There are many benefits to journaling for those experiencing overwhelming stress or emotions.
How to Tell if You Need Counselling
Mental health affects Canadians from all different walks of life. Regardless of gender, religion, age or race, studies show that roughly 1 out of 5
When People Pleasing is a Trauma Response: Fawn Trauma Explained
For the most part, people are surrounded by loved ones that they care about and want to express that love is a normal part of being human. For instance, spending time with your friends, showing up at their events, supporting them during turbulent times, and getting them gifts to show your support, are all ways you can show how much you care for them.
Can Psychedelic Treatment Help Heal Symptoms of Depression?
Today, psychedelic treatments are being used and tested on depression, PTSD, and anxiety and have even been said to help people with autism.
How Gender Can Affect Counselling
There are many qualities a person may consider before sitting down to talk to a therapist about their experiences. Let’s face it, therapy is costly and not knowing where to start is overwhelming for some. When selecting a therapist it should be intentional. Choosing a therapist that is aligned with what you’d like to accomplish in therapy and who can support your needs will help you feel more at ease. The result you want is to feel comfortable in opening up to your therapist and cultivating a good working relationship.