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Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Talk

Posted on 18/12/2024 in

Do you ever feel like you’re your own worst critic? Maybe you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” or “I always mess up.” This is called negative self-talk, and it can make life feel harder than it should. But here’s the good news: you can learn to be kinder to yourself. Let’s look at what negative self-talk is and explore simple ways to turn it around. What Is Negative Self-Talk? Negative self-talk is when we say mean or critical things to ourselves. It often sounds like: Thinking the Worst: Believing that something small will ruin everything, like, “If I… Read More Here!

 

Up The Rabbit Hole: ADHD in Relationships & Intimacy

Posted on 16/12/2024 in Couples Counselling

On this episode of Up the Rabbit Hole, join Dr. Cory Hrushka and Brandi Enns with special guest, Registered Psychologist Jason Jones, Director of Loving Choices Psychology, as they delve into thought-provoking discussions on intimacy, relationships, and the complexities of modern connections. Relationships involving partners with ADHD can face unique challenges particularly when biases favour neurotypical behaviours and dynamics. The key to fostering a loser look at some common issues couples encounter and actionable solutions to address them. Partner Attributes Relationship Issues to ADHD Question Addressed: 1: “My boyfriend of 11 months has ADHD and is medicated. He believes our… Read More Here!

 

Up The Rabbit Hole: The Connection Between Food & Intimacy with Kenzie Brenna

Posted on 30/10/2024 in Body Positivity, intimacy, Sex

On this episode of Up the Rabbit Hole, join Dr. Cory Hrushka and Brandi Enns as they have a chat with content creator, speaker, Toronto writer, and champion of body positivity Kenzie Brenna on the topic of Food and Intimacy. Food and intimacy share an intricate connection that influences our emotional well-being and relationships. Your relationship with food can either enhance or create distance between your relationship with others as well as yourself. Our body image, shaped by our relation with food, significantly affects how we engage with others and feel about ourselves. Both food and sex trigger dopamine release,… Read More Here!

 

The Ecology of Us: Managing Mental Health During the Perinatal Period, Together

Posted on 25/09/2024 in Mental Health, Perinatal Care

Written by: Izabela Bienko, Registered Provisional Psychologist & Clinical Coordinator of Spring Reproductive & Perinatal Wellness Centre How we connect and function alongside each other is fundamental to mental well-being, and health in general. Taking an ecological perspective is especially important for health care providers during the perinatal period, the time when women and families are planning to get pregnant, during pregnancy and the first year post-partum. It can be a shift to think about our mental health as not just how well we manage on the inside, or internally, but also how well we function with others, in families,… Read More Here!

 

How Child Psychology Can Benefit Your Child

Posted on 11/09/2024 in Children

What is Child Psychology? Child psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the mental, emotional, and behavioral development of children from infancy through adolescence. It can be particularly challenging as they navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence. They often feel caught between the expectations of maturity and the desire to remain a child. Child psychology addresses the unique mental health challenges that children face during this confusing period and provides the tools necessary to support their emotional well-being. Common Challenges for Children and Youth Struggling academically or socially Experiencing anxiety about school performance or extracurricular activities Feeling… Read More Here!

 

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