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WHAT IS BPD? ALL ABOUT BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER!

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that influences the manner in which one thinks and feels about oneself and others, leading to problems in the functioning of day to day life. It includes self-image issues, difficulty in managing emotions and behaviour, and a pattern of unstable relationships.

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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.

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WHAT IS GRIEF? - THE SYMPTOMS AND THE TREATMENTS

Grief can be defined as the normal process of reacting to a loss. The loss may be physical such as a death, or social such as divorce, or occupational, such as a job. Emotional reactions of grief can include anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness, and despair. Losing someone can leave a void nothing can fill.

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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.

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WHAT IS EMDR AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

EMDR is a psychotherapy modality that empowers individuals to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are a result of debilitating life experiences. It is a therapeutic approach proven by research designed to treat PTSD among other mental health problems. EMDR, likewise with most treatment approaches, centers around the individual's present concerns. The EMDR approach proposes that emotionally charged encounters in the past could significantly influence your present feelings, sensations, and cognitions.

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AT RISK TO DEVELOP PTSD DUE TO COVID-19

COVID-19 has made these people susceptible to depression, anxiety and PTSD. Although there are various sources of mental health awareness in Vaughan Ontario, Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy has decided to step up and play their part in the much needed COVID-19 help.

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COPING WITH ANXIETY DURING COVID-19

The world’s population has abruptly spiraled into a time of great unpredictability and uncertainty. As we continue to combat and make sense of the growing coronavirus pandemic, the emergence of feelings such as anxiousness, sadness and tension are only natural during these challenging times. Do we panic? Or do we not? When the shelves in the grocery stores that were once stocked up with food, sanitizers, daily necessities are now empty.

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CAREER COUNSELLING

Deciding a career is one of the toughest and most crucial decision one makes in their lifetime. A career can make or break a person’s life depending on how successful they are in their field. Unfortunately, many people don’t take it too seriously and end up choosing a career that turns out to be the wrong selection. They get depressed, end up in student debt, and most importantly, lose valuable time.

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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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TRAUMA AND TRAUMA COUNSELLING

Trauma can be defined as a deeply shocking or disturbing experience that affects your mental well being in a negative way. Just like a physical injury that leaves bodily damage, trauma is a psychological blow that leaves mental difficulties in its trace. Whether it’s problematic childhood, death of a loved one, a distressing accident or experience, trauma can really push you in a downward pull.

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IS ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION LINKED? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION?

Among the most widely spread mental health problems in the world, you will find anxiety and depression at the top. Both of these might operate mutually but they are different in the way they affect a person. That’s what we’ll discuss in this article and see what are the differences between both anxiety and depression and how do they connect?

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ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH

This article will help you understand how addiction works? What are the causes and symptoms of addiction? How addiction affects your mental health? And most importantly, how you can use Psychotherapy to control and treat your addiction. So, read on to find how addiction works and how you can use Psychotherapy to successfully treat it and live a more meaningful life.

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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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COUPLE’S COUNSELLING

Relationships are like cars. They can make your journey more comfortable and a lot more enjoyable. But even the best cars can have problems from time to time. You need to be aware of any issues and repair them right away to avoid any problems down the road. But some repairs require professional help in order to keep running smoothly. And that’s what couple therapy is all about.

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CHILD THERAPY

Therapy is often associated with adults and elders only. While it is true that most mental health issues develop later in life, children can have mental health problems too. Conditions such as trauma, fear, neglect, bullying, abuse, anxiety, etc. can have damaging effects on a child’s psyche, that carry on with the rest of their lives. Child therapy can help your children by teaching them how to overcome their mental health problems and give them the tools they need to live a happy life. Let’s see what child therapy is and how it can help your child.

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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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ONLINE COUNSELLING

With the widespread availability of the internet, professional guidance isn’t only confined to offices now. You can get help from the comfort of your home about any mental health problem you are facing, and that’s what online counselling is about.

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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.

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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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30 MINUTES SELF-ESTEEM GUIDED MEDITATION

Vaughanpsychotherapist.com will be having a 30 minutes Self-Esteem Guided Meditation in November. Please go to the workshop tab or click below for details on this event. Meditation has many benefits and can help individuals that suffer with anxiety, stress, overwhelming thoughts and so much more. If you are in the Woodbridge, Vaughan or even in York region and would like to manage your emotions and thoughts feel free to register.

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