Easing death anxiety with mindfulness & ACT
Death Anxiety and Presence: How Mindfulness and ACT Can Ground You in the Now Death is simultaneously one of the most natural and most feared aspects of human existence. Yet…
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Getting the Most Out of Therapy: 7 Therapist-Recommended Tips
Practical Ways to Help Your Therapist Help You Starting therapy is a meaningful step toward improving your mental health and emotional well-being. Whether you’re just considering counselling or you’ve already…
Using ACT and Cognitive Defusion to Improve Negative Thinking
Theoretical Foundation of ACT and Cognitive Defusion Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy grounded in contextual behavioural science, which emphasizes the influence of context on human…
Building Resilience: How to Improve Distress Tolerance Skills
Life is full of ups and downs, and at times, we all face distressing situations that test our emotional and psychological endurance. Distress tolerance, the ability to withstand and manage…
Building Resilience and Well-Being with ACT and IFS Therapy
Stress is a natural part of life, but how we respond to it can make all the difference in our well-being. More and more people are exploring therapy approaches that…
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Understanding Complex Trauma: How It Differs from PTSD and How Therapy Can Help Many people seek therapy knowing something from their past still affects them—but struggle to name it. They…
The Paradox of Being Enough While Growing: Embracing Self-Acceptance and Psychological Flexibility
Discover how self-acceptance and psychological flexibility work together. Learn how ACT and IFS therapy support growth without self-criticism. The Paradox of Being Enough and Still Growing Many people live with…
The Psychology of Colour: Colours Affect our Mood and Behaviour
By Graduate student Maddalena Aiello. Edited by Dr. Jennifer Barbera PhD, C. Psych Have you ever noticed how certain colours can make you feel a certain way? Maybe a bright…
The Resilient First Responder: Thriving in the Face of Challenge
Tips for First Responders in Taking a Proactive Approach to Psychological Fitness & Enhanced Well-being. By Dr. Jennifer Barbera PhD, C. Psych. First responders face unique challenges unlike those in…
The Benefits of Asking for Help & how to ask for help
Have you ever hesitated to ask for help or counselling, worrying that it might make you seem weak, incapable, or burdensome? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with reaching out…