Kira Foreman-Tran
Likes, Comments and the Mental Health Costs of Social Media Usage
I think it’s fair to say that social media is a large part of many people’s lives. In fact, research has shown that social media users...
416.604.3039
Book an Appointment
Search
gabriel6128
- Aug 31
- 2 min
A Compass for Compassion
Compassion means "to suffer with." When people feel compassion, they are motivated to alleviate or prevent suffering in themselves and...
1 view0 comments
Kira Foreman-Tran
- Aug 15
- 4 min
Getting to know Grief and Coping with Loss
When people think of grief, their mind often associates grief with the death of a loved one. However, grief is an emotion that can follow...
30 views0 comments
gabriel6128
- Jul 31
- 5 min
A Beginner's Guide to Attachment Theory
Studies show that even the best parents make at least one mistake with their infants every 19 seconds. These parents are what...
44 views0 comments
Kira Foreman-Tran
- Jul 15
- 4 min
Beating Burnout: Signs and Strategies to Cope
Have you noticed that you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, helpless, or detached? Maybe you’ve noticed a decrease in motivation or...
55 views0 comments
gabriel6128
- Jun 30
- 4 min
Understanding Personality with Internal Family Systems
It is estimated that humans have, on average, 6,000 thoughts per day. That's over 2 million thoughts per year. Crazy, right? We spend...
69 views0 comments
Kira Foreman-Tran
- Jun 15
- 4 min
Starting and Struggling with Self-Compassion
Have you ever heard the phrase that we’re our own worst critics? Perhaps when falling short of goals you’ve experienced feelings of...
92 views2 comments
jackie7207
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Escaping Guilt and Finding Freedom in Forgiveness
I think it’s fair to say we have all done something we regret or that we are not proud of. We are human, and making mistakes is a part of...
16 views0 comments
jackie7207
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Coping with Change: Surviving Life’s Transitions
Ironically, change can be one of the most consistent things in life. We have all experienced change or transitions in our lives, and it...
13 views0 comments
jackie7207
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Paying Attention to Your Inner Voice: The Power of Positive Self-Talk
Self-talk is the way we engage with ourselves through our thoughts, it is essentially our inner voice. Often, people are unaware that...
9 views0 comments
jackie7207
- Feb 18
- 3 min
Relationship Conflict: Fighting the Good Fight
Conflict in relationships is inevitable. We all have our own wants, needs, and expectations and so naturally, we are not always going to...
14 views0 comments
Jacquie Nedohin, Student Therapist
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year??
For many, the holiday season is far from ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’. The expectation of sitting around a cozy home, under a...
23 views0 comments
Jacquie Nedohin, Student Therapist
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Do Affirmations Actually Work?
My first brush with affirmations was in the movie ‘The Help’, when Aibileen Clark (played by Viola Davis) recites to the girl she cares...
19 views0 comments
Jacquie Nedohin, Student Therapist
- Oct 15, 2021
- 5 min
Instagram or Instasad?
The fact that social media contributes to mental health disparity is in no way ground breaking science. But exploring how these...
23 views0 comments
Jacquie Nedohin, Student Therapist
- Sep 16, 2021
- 4 min
Is Becoming Attached Really a Bad Thing?
Science says: No! But around 25% of the population who has an avoidant attachment style may think the opposite. If you find yourself...
43 views0 comments
Jacquie Nedohin, Student Therapist
- Aug 15, 2021
- 4 min
Boundaries 101
One of the few things in life we have control over is ourselves, and one way to help keep control of ourselves in relationships is by...
22 views0 comments
Samantha Fogel, Student Therapist
- Aug 15, 2021
- 6 min
3 Simple Grounding Techniques For Anyone, Anywhere!
Do you experience a lot of anxiety and stress that leaves you feeling drained, disoriented, and unsettled? Do you feel like you keep...
24 views0 comments
Jacquie Nedohin, Student Therapist
- Jul 15, 2021
- 4 min
Adjusting to the New ‘New Normal’
After over a year since the pandemic started, there is finally an end in sight. The vaccine has been rolled out to anyone who wishes to...
14 views0 comments
Samantha Fogel, Student Therapist
- Jul 15, 2021
- 5 min
How To Stop Playing The Comparison Game
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “the grass is always greener on the other side?” For those who frequently find themselves...
37 views0 comments
Samantha Fogel, Student Therapist
- Jun 15, 2021
- 6 min
How Music Can Impact Your Mental Health
Have you ever been listening to a song and all of a sudden felt overwhelmed by emotion, whether it is sadness, joy, nostalgia, or...
17 views0 comments