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Getting out of the happiness trap

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera, C. Psych, is interviewed about a question many people quietly struggle with: Is the endless pursuit of happiness actually undermining our mental health? In Western…

The loneliness trap: How to help find your way out of loneliness

Feeling Lonely? Loneliness can be deeply uncomfortable—and often confusing. If you’re feeling lonely, it’s important to know that this experience is far more common than many people realize. In fact,…

What Is Differential Diagnosis and Why It Matters in Therapy

Differential diagnosis through psychological assessment is the clinical process of carefully identifying what is actually driving a person’s distress by considering and ruling out multiple possible diagnostic explanations. Rather than…

Crisis: Resources

If you are feeling in crisis or need more immediate support, call one of these options: Local Crisis Lines & Distress Centres (Hamilton & Halton): Hamilton: 905-561-5800 — 24/7. …

When Gaming or Screen Use Takes Over

Learn how gaming and online use can shift from coping tools to compulsive patterns, why this happens, and how evidence-based therapy supports lasting change. A compassionate look at how digital…

Binge Eating and Overeating: A Path to Finding Balance

Exploring the emotional, behavioural, and psychological factors behind overeating and how therapy can support better balance Binge eating and overeating are complex behaviours that affect many people, often in ways…

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When Motivation Disappears: Understanding Procrastination and Low Drive in Depression Low motivation and procrastination are common experiences in depression, yet they are often misunderstood as laziness or a lack of…

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Understanding Agoraphobia: How It Develops, What Maintains It, and How Therapy Can Help Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder marked by intense fear of situations where escape might feel difficult or…

ACT Part 2: Psychological Flexibility explained.

Part one of this topic (see previous post) introduced the ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) model and how it teaches people to change the way they react to their thoughts…

When to Seek Couples Counselling: Signs You Might Need Support

Relationships can be rewarding, but even the strongest partnerships face challenges. Couples counselling is not only for relationships in crisis—it can help strengthen communication, deepen connection, and guide couples through…

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