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Going Beneath the Surface: What People Want from Therapy
The Story of the Unfed Baby Bird

Five Common Myths About the Shadow
Five Common Myths About the Shadow Carl Jung introduced the concept of the Shadow as an essential part of our unconscious psyche, comprising aspects of

Self-Discipline: The Key to Success and Inner Peace
Self-discipline is the key to growth, success, and inner peace. Ancient wisdom from Stoicism, Buddhism, and other traditions teaches that discipline isn’t about restriction—it’s about

Embodied Therapy – The Body’s Wisdom
A Path to Authentic Engagement In these turbulent times, it’s crucial to cultivate a deep connection with our physical selves, honoring the messages our bodies

Microdosing Protocols
People microdose for a variety of reasons, from boosting creativity and productivity to reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. While there is no universal method,

Introduction to Psycholytic Therapy
Each person’s path is a unique exploration, a voyage through uncharted emotional territory where buried memories and feelings resurface, demanding attention.

Nurturing Emotional Freedom and the Power of Personal Processing
Each person’s path is a unique exploration, a voyage through uncharted emotional territory where buried memories and feelings resurface, demanding attention.

Authenticity
Being authentic is the unparalleled force that consistently propels us forward. This trait can be likened to a superpower that significantly influences our personal and

What exactly is narcissism?
What exactly is narcissism? In contemporary discourse, the term “narcissism” frequently carries a significant, negative connotation, evoking images of extreme self-absorption and disregard for others.

Your ACE SCORE vs Your RESILIENCE SCORE
The ACE Study and Its Significance The CDC’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study revealed a strong connection between childhood trauma and long-term health and social

Cultural Appropriation and Indigenous Traditions
The increasing controversy surrounding the adoption and misuse of Native American and other Indigenous cultures by Westerners seeking spirituality highlights a complex relationship. It is

Emotional Triggers lead us to Gratitude
Emotional Triggers lead us to Gratitude Consider the emergence of an emotional trigger. This scenario might feel familiar, as if plucked from the pages of

Compassion is a Teacher
Compassion is a Teacher Compassion embodies an empathetic understanding without necessitating the absorption of another’s suffering. By embracing compassionate awareness of others’ pain, one gains

Caring is about Compassion
Caring is about Compassion Caring for oneself is distinct from self-improvement endeavors. When viewed through the lens of ego, there’s a misconception that undesirable emotions

Nurturing Ourselves and Others
Nurturing Ourselves and Others Nurturing entails guiding someone so they can rediscover and empower themselves. It stands distinct from the inclination to undertake others’ inner

Know the Difference Between Shame and Guilt
Know the Difference Between Shame and Guilt As humans, we experience a wide range of emotions, some of which can be very complex and difficult

CHILD AND YOUTH REPORTSCHILD
CHILD AND YOUTH REPORTSCHILD In our present-day justice system, Gladue Reports exist because Gladue rights must be considered in every criminal court in Canada, when

Psilocybin therapy for depression appears to have a curious effect on the brain’s response to music
Psilocybin therapy for Depression appears to have a curious effect on the Brain’s Response to Music Patients tend to have a stronger brain response to

Lawson study looking at how deep brain reorienting can treat PTSD
Psychedelic Bypassing: When Avoidance is Mistaken for Healing A new study from Lawson Health about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is looking at a more personalized

Psychedelic Bypassing: When Avoidance is Mistaken for Healing
Psychedelic Bypassing: When Avoidance is Mistaken for Healing Psychedelic Bypassing: The many ways the mind can excuse abuse, ignore the darker sides of ourselves, categorize

Exploring Two Psychosocial Factors for Health-Care Workers
Exploring Two Psychosocial Factors for Health-Care Workers Support for Psychological Self-Care and Protection from Moral Distress in the Workplace: Facilitators and Barriers Psychological health

Efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP) in depressive disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP) in depressive disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis Introduction Depression is one of the leading diseases globally. It can

Ready or Not, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Is Happening
Ready or Not, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Is Happening The world isn’t ready for psychedelic-assisted therapy. Don’t get me wrong: If you know me, you’re aware my

Please Help Support Safety, Access and Affordability of Mental Health Services
Please Help Support Safety, Access and Affordability of Mental Health Services I am a professional Counsellor living and working in your constituency. I am asking

Quarantine Fatigue
QUARANTINE FATIGUE As the pandemic continues, and a second uptick of cases are happening with Covid19, the time we spend with family members and household