Richard Schwartz came up with the concept of the Internal Family System (IFS). Through multiple sessions with clients, Schwartz recognized that clients had subparts to them. These subparts have characteristics and relationships with other subparts, creating an internal family system.

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WHAT IS OCD, AND WHAT TREATMENT PLANS ARE EFFECTIVE?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a term we have heard many times. Ever wondered, what goes on in the mind of the people who have it? Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviours. OCD revolves around ideas like the fear of germs or to do things and arrange items in a particular way.

WHAT IS INNER CHILD? IS INNER CHILD THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?

Inner child work therapy is a form of therapy in which you try to reconnect with your inner child. Now how do you define an inner child? You can think of the inner child as a part of our mind that stores all our emotional experiences from childhood. These are the psychological patterns we developed as a child that have still continued with us all this time.

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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

Facing a mental health problem can be challenging to deal with on your own. Individually therapy can be very beneficial as the therapist will be able to listen and more importantly guide you on how to overcome these issues. And that’s what Individual counselling is all about. Read on to find out more.

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FAMILY COUNSELLING

Families are the relationships with which we start our lives. Our families have a significant impact on our lives, both for better or worse. A significant amount of our life is spent with our families, and their behaviours and thoughts can alter our outlook at life. Problems within families impact not only one person but the group as a whole. That’s why we have family counselling to heal problems that can come up, so we can live fulfilling lives with our families.

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SAD-SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

Now that the holidays are upon us Seasonal Affective Disorder is no stranger to us here in Vaughan, Ontario Canada. The season’s change and the lack of light and Vitamin D are a serious thing for us Canadians.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that is related to changes in the seasons, usually starts and ends at the same time.

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