By: Kaitlyn Kasha, MMT, MTA, RP Our brains are comprised of minuscule cells called neurons. These neurons fire messages to one another by sending chemical and electrical signals along pathways called synapses. Why is this important you might ask? Well, one powerful way that we can slow down rapid-fire thoughts and worries is through an […]
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By: Holly Jamieson, MMT, MTA, RP-Q The road to finding a therapist can be daunting, complicated and stressful. As you type in “therapist near me”, thousands of entries come up which can make it difficult to find someone who is the best fit for you. We’ve compiled a list of tips to support you on
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By: Kaitlyn Kasha, MMT, MTA, RP-Q Coming to therapy for the first time can be nerve-wracking. It is difficult to know what to expect and how to navigate a new, vulnerable relationship with someone that you just met. Even clients who have been coming to therapy for years might find it challenging to start with
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The relationship we have with ourselves has a bigger impact on our lives than we think. Think of it like this. If you’ve always believed you weren’t smart, would you believe someone else if they told you otherwise? You might be flattered and accept the compliment, but would it be enough to change your mind?
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Listening well in relationships can be a difficult skill to master. Missing important pieces of information in a conversation, often leads to misunderstanding and communication barriers. Here are three ways you can develop active listening skills that will positively impact your relationships. Listen to Hear, Not to Respond When a friend comes to you and
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You might recall a time where you listened to music and felt an incredible amount of power, joy, motivation, or release. You may have found yourself in tears, belting out the lyrics of a song, or moving your body with the music. Something felt right about the music. You felt a sense of belonging and
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Laughing till your stomach hurts, the warmth of hot chocolate, remembering that time you got a free ride, and the delicious taste of freshly baked bread. What do these all have in common? They’re the good things in life. When you’re asked about what you feel grateful for, do you find yourself saying the same
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It’s common to use different approaches and exercises to help one express themselves in therapy. Using a music-centered approach, we might find ourselves engaging in exercises that involve listening to, writing, or analyzing music. One of my favourite music-centered tools is lyric analysis. Lyric analysis involves interpreting, sharing, or dissecting the words and messages of
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Depression can be debilitating and difficult to describe. It can be scary to label and hard to identify in ourselves. Seeking out help or support from a professional or a loved one when we recognize symptoms of depression, is one way we can find relief. We are not alone and should not have to isolate
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Recently, I’ve found myself struggling to describe how I’m feeling. I’m stressed, but don’t have anywhere to be; I’m tired, but I’m home all day. The friends, family, and clients I’ve talked to, have all expressed feeling similarly, but no one has been able to really put a label on it. We’re all a little
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