More than 3 million people in Canada suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety and stress are often very consistent problems, but they tend to get worse around the holiday season. A psychotherapist is a great way to help you through your holiday season stress, but there are also a few things you can do on your own at home to get you through your winter blues. But where should you start? Keep reading this holiday season stress guide and learn more about the top 10 things you ca

The recent pandemic, financial stress, wanting to escape reality for a night, peer pressure and social norms are all some reasons why people may be indulging in alcohol at higher rates than in the past. Did you know? According to the World Health Organization , alcohol is considered a causal factor in more than 200 disease and injury conditions. Worldwide, 5.3% of all deaths every year result from harmful use of alcohol. In addition to health issues, the harmful use of alcoho

The recent pandemic, financial stress, wanting to escape reality for a night, peer pressure and social norms are all some reasons why...

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your Story Counselling utilize, check out our other articles to learn more about the various therapeutic models we use! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a therapeutic model where the therapist and client work together to identify and change problematic behaviours, thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. The term ‘cognitive’ refers to thinking

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your...

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your...

This article is part of a series of blogs that are meant to highlight the different modalities of therapy our Psychotherapists at Your Story Counselling utilize, check out our other articles to learn more about the various therapeutic models we use! Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic model that focuses on the process of change rather than the content of the change. It is a humanistic approach that draws from the philosophies of existentialism and phenom

Relationship Advice from a Psychotherapist using Gottman Relational Theory - The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Ever wonder what are the...

Relationship Advice from a Psychotherapist using Gottman Relational Theory - The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Ever wonder what are the warning signals or red flags to look out for in a relationship? On social media, there is a lot of talk about relationship red flags and toxic traits to avoid. If you have ever questioned which pieces to believe and which ones to dismiss, this article is for you. Learn about Gottman therapy's Four Horsemen of the apocalypse and its antidot

Many people tend to dismiss it when they’re feeling tired. However, even when we’ve gotten more than enough sleep, how is it that we wake...

Many people tend to dismiss it when they’re feeling tired. However, even when we’ve gotten more than enough sleep, how is it that we wake up feeling low on energy from the start? When you’re getting enough rest but still can’t seem to shake off that feeling of exhaustion, you’re not the only one. Sleep doesn’t always work the way we want it to, and when struggling with sleep, it can be a concept you’re well aware of. Keep reading to find out what a Registered Psychotherapist

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) enables individuals to use mindfulness skills to help them live in peace and harmony, keeping personal values high and encouraging psychological flexibility. Therapists that practice ACT, utilize those models in helping clients recognize solutions to manage, control and de-escalate emotional experiences that may create challenges. Once these challenges are recognized and addressed, the person now has more freedom to choose how they mi

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) enables individuals to use mindfulness skills to help them live in peace and harmony, keeping...

Couples counselling is a kind of treatment in which both spouses meet with the same therapist together for psychotherapy. Couples counselling aims to resolve difficulties in the relationship which can include issues arising from an addiction or drug use problem that one or both partners have. Couples therapy may be utilized for a variety of situations and can still be beneficial when couples are in extreme conflict or contemplating divorce. Even in situations where a couple

Couples counselling is a kind of treatment in which both spouses meet with the same therapist together for psychotherapy. Couples...

Therapy can be expensive, and often times those expenses can really add up. As a clinician in private practice I fully recognize that for...

Therapy can be expensive, and often times those expenses can really add up. As a clinician in private practice I fully recognize that for many people, financial access to services is often the biggest hurdle in accessing therapy. At the same time, therapy often is an important first step for many wanting to take control of their mental health and create positive change in their lives. Fortunately, times have changed and are continuing to change. Many psychotherapy Insuranc

Tips to help you stay resilient and maintain emotional well-being in this trying time.

Tips to help you stay resilient and maintain emotional well-being in this trying time.