Control

The pandemic is a new concept that one did not predict and is unsure when it will end. As a result, we have lost a sense of control, which can be distressing.

Control is being able to know how a situation will play out. It is normal to want control. It gives us a sense of structure and can take away from the anxiety that unpredictability can cause. Control can feel quite liberating! But life is unpredictable, even without the pandemic, and putting too much emphasis on control can cause a lot of other struggles for an individual.

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BIPOLAR DISORDER SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT

Bipolar disorder can be long lasting.

It affects the individual's mood, and in turn, can cause disruptions to their day to day and relationships.

Identifying and working on bipolar disorder symptoms as soon as possible can be very beneficial.

WHAT IS PERINATAL LOSS?

Perinatal loss includes loss in stillbirth, miscarriage, and neonatal death, which are different depending on how far the pregnancy is. Perinatal loss can create many psychological effects on a person, just as any grief. However, the social support may not be the same due to how society may perceive the loss. Also, with perinatal loss, studies struggle to find the best way to say goodbye and saying goodbye is a massive part of processing grief.

BINGE EATING SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is more than just "eating too much" it is accompanied by the feeling of not having control when eating and feelings of guilt and distress around overeating (Marzilli, Cerniglia, & Cimino, 2018). There are many different possible causes for BED such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, lack of control in life, family factors such as a focus on weight, or disharmony in the family, or social pressure of looking a certain way (“Binge Eating: Breaking the Cycle A Self-Help Guide Towards Recovery,” 2015).

SYMPTOMS OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND NATURAL REMEDIES

Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy Inc. offer psychotherapy and Naturopathic services at Vaughan and York region cities like Concord, Maple, Woodbridge, Kleinberg, Markham, New Market, Richmond Hill. This blog is about Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), which is one of the many things a Naturopath Doctor, such as our in house naturopath, Dr Newry, can help with.

WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD TREATMENTS

ADHD is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Symptoms of ADHD present themselves in different ways. The person can seem restless, fidgety, having a hard time focusing, sensitive, irritable, and/or acts impulsively - acts without thinking through the consequences that follow (Wilens, & Spencer, 2010). ADHD can last one’s life span - the high activity and impulsiveness decreases, but those with ADHD continue to struggle with the inability to focus (Wesemann, & Van Cleve, 2018).

PROCESS OF MOTIVATIONAL THERAPY

Sometimes one does not have the motivation to change their habits to healthier behaviour. Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy Inc. has multiple therapists in Vaughan and York region cities such as Concord, Maple, Woodbridge, Kleinberg, Markham, New Market, Richmond Hill that can assist. To learn more about motivational therapy (referred to as motivational interview) keep reading ahead.

MARRIAGE COUNSELLING

Finding the right therapist in Vaughan and York region cities such as Concord, Maple, Woodbridge, Kleinberg, Markham, New Market, Richmond Hill can be hard, but we can help! For Individual, children family and couples counselling! We value finding good matches for a client and giving clients knowledge about mental health, which is why we post weekly blogs about mental health.

WHAT IS EMOTION REACTIVITY? WAYS TO HELP WITH EMOTIONAL REACTIVITY.

Emotion reactivity refers to long and intense emotions after certain situations. One with high emotional reactivity is not managing their emotions well – they are unable to recognize and understand if their emotional response is appropriate for the situation. There is emotional dysregulation, as their unable to maintain their emotions (Shapero, Abramson, & Alloy, 2016).

SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER (BDD)

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) typically develops during adolescence. BDD is when one cannot help but think about this believed flaw in their physical appearance, this can be any part of the body but is commonly a facial feature, skin, or hair (Singh, & Veale, 2019), or an overall feeling of being unattractive (Philips, 2004). BDD occurs around the world and similarly affects people however, the beauty standard the person is trying to reflect differs between cultures.

MINDFULNESS BASED THERAPY

Mindfulness is bringing awareness to oneself and the moment (Davis, & Hayes, 2011). There are different types of Mindfulness-Based Therapy; Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction involves exercises such as yoga and meditation where clients focus on their body and breathing. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) because it focuses on thoughts but instead of changing the thoughts, it is accepted, similar to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), as ACT is also about acknowledging thoughts and emotions and finding peace with it (Pratikta, 2020). Mindfulness, CBT, and ACT are all modalities’ therapists at Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy Inc. are familiar with.

WHAT IS SOCIAL ANXIETY?

Social anxiety is the fear of situation where other people are present (Jefferson, 2001). There is general social anxiety, all social situations cause anxiety and non-general social anxiety, a specific type of social situation causes anxiety to a person (“Social Anxiety/Phobia,” 2019). The fear comes from the idea that others are judging and that they may embarrass themselves (Jefferson, 2001). The reason for social anxiety can be said to be evolutionary, to not misbehave in a way that will get you kicked out of the group (Jefferies, & Ungar, 2020), brain activity, family history of anxiety, or an experience such as being bullied for the way one had socialized (“Social Anxiety/Phobia,” 2019).

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WHAT IS A PANIC DISORDER? WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE?

In this video, Gauri, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) from Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy Inc. gives quick tips on grounding oneself during a panic attack. We will look into panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder, and how therapy can help long term.

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WHAT IS CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY?

A method that focuses on the tissue, fluid, membranes and central nervous system to help in enhancing the health of the whole body is known as Craniosacral therapy.

It is a gentle yet powerful approach to health care. The illness in the body is identified due to the weakness of the rhythmic impulses brought on by the cerebrospinal fluid in the cranium and sacrum. Health and balance of the body can be restored by soft and tender touches and a little manipulation of the cranium and sacrum.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY VS DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY

Cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy are two very popular modalities used in psychotherapy. They are two of the best methods that psychotherapists use to help heal and manage clients mental health. Both of these methods are cognitive behaviour therapies that can help heal destructive behaviors.