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Victoria Sabo, Individual & Youth Therapist
- Sep 9, 2017
- 3 min
A Guide to Mindfulness in a Mind-Full Culture
Many would describe our culture as fast-paced, competitive, or goal-driven. Whether its completing school assignments, reaching work...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Aug 15, 2017
- 3 min
Let's Talk About Sex
"Let's talk about sex, baby. Let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be... Let's...
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Guest Writer: Catherine Asta Labbett
- May 25, 2017
- 2 min
Coping With Anxiety In A New Age of Terrorism
Waking up this morning to the news that the world woke up to was horrible. I have no words to explain why one person could choose to...
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Clarinda Brandao
- Feb 16, 2017
- 2 min
7 Ways To Start Your Morning Right
Mornings can be difficult for some of us; however, a good start to your morning helps layout your whole day. What most of us don't...
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Mayson Edell, Art Therapist
- Dec 20, 2016
- 2 min
The Gift of Gratitude Using Art
The holidays can sometimes feel less joyful than its songs and television specials. We may be expected to deliver breathtaking décor,...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Nov 18, 2016
- 3 min
How to Detox Your Ex
We've all been there - that heart wrenching feeling when a relationship comes to an end. Breakups aren't easy and it's normal to feel...
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Mayson Edell, Art Therapist
- Nov 17, 2016
- 2 min
Art Therapy and Vulnerability: Slowly Learning to Love Ourselves
Vulnerability has always been a big deal to me. Like many people, I worry if others will see my flaws with acceptance, understanding, and...
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Mayson Edell, Art Therapist
- Oct 26, 2016
- 3 min
Art Therapy & Emotion Regulation: Redirecting our Emotional Guides
We all experience different emotions throughout the day, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and anxiety. Even though some emotions are belie
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Tania DaSilva, Child and Youth Therapist
- Sep 10, 2016
- 4 min
Take Control Of Your Time, So It Doesn't Control You
Do you find yourself asking why are there never enough hours in the day? We all have the same 24 hours, but some people seem to get a lot...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Jul 23, 2016
- 2 min
Self Care... Making Time For You!
We often forget an important part of our mental health and that is our self care. Self care is important because it allows you to take...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Jul 16, 2016
- 2 min
Being Grateful Helps The Mind
Can being grateful really help our mental health? Science tells us it can. Studies have proven over time the importance of being...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Jul 4, 2016
- 2 min
Separation Anxiety: Dear Parents Sending Their Kids Off To College
Most parents and guardians are throwing away their tissues from recently celebrating their child's graduation. But in the next couple of...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Jun 2, 2016
- 3 min
Dating In Toronto Isn’t For The Weak
Dating in Toronto can feel like getting a root canal, after leaving an infection unattended for weeks. Dramatic? Perhaps, but for most...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Jun 1, 2016
- 2 min
Healing a Broken Heart
How do you heal a broken heart? A bucket of ice cream seems to ‘work’ for most. But maybe thinking about a few things (with a carton of...
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Clarinda Brandão
- May 12, 2016
- 4 min
Let's Talk About Open Relationships
I often write articles about monogamous relationships; however, not all relationships look or are the same. I have worked with couples...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Apr 13, 2016
- 2 min
The Jar: Strengthen Your Relationship With This Exercise
Some couples seek therapy not because something is broken, but because they want to improve their relationship. Every couple is...
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Guest Writer: Tania DaSilva
- Mar 15, 2016
- 4 min
Teaching Your Child Calm Breathing Techniques to Regulate Big Emotions
When you teach your child “calm breathing”, you are using a technique that works to slow down his/her breathing, combatting upset,...
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Clarinda Brandão
- Mar 13, 2016
- 2 min
Quality Time For A Healthier Relationship
With our busy schedules, it's sometimes hard to make time for our partners. People's routine is often about coming home and wanting to...
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Guest Writer: L.A. Wade
- Mar 11, 2016
- 5 min
How I Find Motivation To Workout
I Believe I’m Motivated. A friend asked me how I get motivated to workout. At first I wasn’t really sure how to answer that question....
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