Attachment Therapy is a therapeutic model that helps people who are struggling with the effects of trauma, abuse, or neglect that happened in their childhood. When this happens in someone's childhood, it can affect the way they interact in social relationships and with themselves throughout their life. Attachment Therapists work to help people overcome the negative effects of these traumas so they are able to live more fulfilling lives. Attachment Therapy is a type of psychot

Attachment Therapy is a therapeutic model that helps people who are struggling with the effects of trauma, abuse, or neglect that...

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

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, many businesses adjusted their strategies and started allowing employees to work from home. While...

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, many businesses adjusted their strategies and started allowing employees to work from home. While many employees are back in the office, surveys suggest that 22% of all employees will be working from home by 2025, long after Omicron is behind us. This large percentage doesn't include contractors who often also work from home . Many people thought that working from home would improve their work-life balance . While this is true in some ways

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...

Sometimes the most challenging part is feeling understood through the stigma and misconceptions of panic attacks. Panic attacks are abrupt and intense surges of anxiety or fear. They can be overwhelming and often have manifest in physical and emotional responses. While having a panic attack, you may tremble, sweat excessively, or feel difficulty in breathing. In extreme cases, people may experience chest pains and even feelings of detachment from reality during a panic attac

Sometimes the most challenging part is feeling understood through the stigma and misconceptions of panic attacks. Panic attacks are...

I'm excited to share a writing piece that I wrote for Emerging Artist Wellness, an artist-run website that provides content and resources for the mental well-being of artists who are students, recent graduates, and/or beginning a career in the arts. You can view the full article and check out more resources from these amazing folks here: https://emergingartistwellness.com/2021/04/21/pride-pre-competitiveness-burnout-culture-in-the-realm-of-emerging-artists/ My Full Post Bel

I'm excited to share a writing piece that I wrote for Emerging Artist Wellness, an artist-run website that provides content and resources...

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

Why the Black Lives Matter Movement matters and our responsibility as therapists to our community. My name is Judy Lui, and I am a registered psychotherapist in the province on Ontario, Canada . By default, I am problematic, I provide a therapeutic service that costs money and only serves the privileged folks of this community. I can sit here and tell you of the times when I put the aside money to work for the underprivileged and those at risk, that I always seriously consid

Why the Black Lives Matter Movement matters and our responsibility as therapists to our community. My name is Judy Lui, and I am a...

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.