EMDR and DBT can be effectively used in tandem to help improve the quality of life in people with CPTSD

Writing offers many benefits. It sharpens thinking, It helps us process difficult life experiences and emotions.

Participating in a DBT group is a very effective way to learn skills for Emotion Regulation. Read more to learn more.

The freeze response in complex ptsd is often experienced after a fight or flight response, and is often in response to trauma triggers.

EMDR is an effective therapy to heal from sexual assault. Our skilled EMDR can help you heal today.

In DBT one of the first skills we teach is the STOP skill. It is a crisis survival skill, for when you are overwhelmed by emotion urges

In Narrative therapy, a unique outcome in your life can the seed to starting to re-author your story of your life.

How do deal with imposter syndrome. It is not just about changing your thinking but resolving underlying feelings of not being good enough

After experiencing sexual assault it is normal to feel scared and in shock. The number one priority is your safety and well-being.

Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a shattering experience, and when it is from toxic drugs it can be further complicated. 

If you are experiencing extreme emotional distress the DBT TIPP skill will help you navigate this.

When I was a little child there was a saying “sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you”.  I learned quickly...

I developed the mantra of “a walk is never a waste of time” and became more deliberate about incorporating walking into my day.

Self-care as many understand it only scratches the surface of what is means to truly engage in self-care.

Learn how a counsellor overcame the fear of panic attacks and 2 steps to take when you are experiencing a panic attack.

One of the most profound skills in DBT is radical acceptance. It is also one of the hardest DBT skills to grasp, understand and put into...

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The DBT skill I personally find the most helpful when experiencing stress is the distress tolerance IMPROVE skill. For example, if I...

Was it really sexual assault?

There is a long-running stigma that stops men from seeking therapy. Traditionally women have been more likely than men to seek therapy. ...