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 Life’s problems come in all shapes and sizes, and yet did you know that there are generally only 4 possible solutions to anything life throws at you? Once you know the 4 possible options, choosing how to move forward becomes… Continue reading The 4 solutions to any problem

  It’s completely normal for your child to feel worried about things that are important to them, to feel disappointed or sad sometimes, and it is definitely normal (and healthy) that they feel frustration and anger. However, some parents start… Continue reading How do I know if my child needs therapy?

Have you heard your doctor or therapist recommend DBT but you don’t know what it is yet? Here’s our go-to guide. What is DBT? DBT, developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan PhD, is a long-term skills-based therapy for improving emotion regulation… Continue reading What is DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)?

A level of separation anxiety is normal for children aged 1-3 years, as children are very dependent on their family members. Separation anxiety disorder (SAD), however, is when a child has an excessive and persistent fear about being apart from… Continue reading Is child separation anxiety normal?

Have you heard a doctor or therapist recommend Schema Therapy but you don’t know what it is? Here’s our go-to guide.   What is Schema Therapy? Schema therapy, developed by Dr. Jeffery Young PhD, is a therapy that targets pervasive… Continue reading What is Schema Therapy?

Are Apps great for easy access to information and skills? Yes! But are all Apps created equal? No. There is growing research that well-designed and well-informed Apps can be a wonderful and effective way to enhance mental health. But it’s… Continue reading Should you get mental health advice from an App?

Everyone gets angry, and so before you dismiss it as a ‘problem emotion,’ let’s take a moment to appreciate the function of anger. Anger can be an internal signal that your boundaries have been crossed, or an injustice has taken… Continue reading How to manage your anger before it manages you

We’ve all been there. We’ve thought, ‘I don’t want this,’ ‘I want it to be different.’ If you can solve your problem – then excellent – but what do you do when there is absolutely nothing you can do about… Continue reading Learn how to stop dwelling on things that are outside your control