In the fast-paced and often demanding world we live in, it's not uncommon to experience ups and downs in our mental health. While some challenges can be navigated independently or with the support of friends and family, there are moments when seeking the help of a therapist becomes crucial for our well-being.  

Psychedelics are a type of drug or substance class that can put users in an altered state of consciousness and perception. They can help shift the individuals' typical perspectives or cognitive patterns.
Let’s explore psychedelic assisted-therapy, how it works and who can benefit from it.

Nowadays, there are a lot of mental health professionals who have different educational, training, and work backgrounds. Some of the most common include titles such as Social Worker, Psychologist, and Psychotherapist.  

Do you find that you are often prioritizing pleasing others over your own personal needs and happiness? Well, this might mean you are a people pleaser!  

People pleasing is very common, however, overtime can lead to things like burnout, a lack of boundaries, and more! Sometimes it can be hard to know if this applies to you, so, in this post, we provide a breakdown of signs, causes, whys, and how to move away from some of these habits! 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, more commonly known as CBT, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, known as DBT, are two popular modalities in the therapy field. Both are forms of psychotherapy that look at the interplay of cognitions and behaviour, but they differ in how they address these concepts.

Nowadays, technology has created many opportunities for getting the help we need in an online and accessible format! Specifically, in the healthcare field, practitioners can conduct a variety of services over the phone, through telehealth platforms, and videoconferencing. In this post, we will cover some of the common questions and tips surrounding online therapy and outline how it might be a good fit for you!

Expressive Arts Therapy and Visual Art Therapy continue to become more useful and popular techniques in therapy.  

The beauty of this type of therapy is that it is very customizable and can cater to the support you need. Both Expressive Arts and Visual Arts have been shown to support both mental and physical health and can help you express thoughts and feelings that would otherwise be difficult to articulate. Let’s dive deeper into how your inner artist can help support your well-being! 

In the media, there has been a growing awareness around BIPOC communities and mental health care, however, there is more to be done! BIPOC individuals tend to face more challenges regarding mental health care, something that shouldn’t be the case. This relates to individuals' unique experiences and challenges faced because of systemic racism, historical trauma, and cultural stigma.

You have probably heard of PTSD but may wonder exactly what it is. Post-traumatic stress disorder, more widely known as PTSD, affects those who have experienced a traumatic event that is shocking, dangerous, and/or scary. Typically, PTSD is diagnosed when someone continues to experience symptoms after the event, such as nightmares, fear, anger,

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