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Is this a Phase and Will it Pass? Recognizing Adjustment vs. Depression
Posted on: Monday, September 18th, 2023With the onset of fall and getting back to school and work cycles, there is often change in the air, in our homes and in the way we sometimes feel. Schedules move from summer’s ‘whatever happens happens’ to we have to be out of the house by 7am and not forget to feed the cat, […]
Hypnosis Continued – FAQs
Posted on: Tuesday, June 27th, 2023Frequently Asked Questions about Hypnotherapy Does hypnotherapy work?Scientific evidence supporting the benefits of hypnotherapy has been limited but is growing.The research on hypnosis for treating pain, irritable bowel syndrome and post traumatic stressdisorder symptoms has shown strong evidence. Can anyone be hypnotized?Each person differs in their ability to be hypnotized. A person’s fears […]
Hypnosis – How it works and myths busted!
Posted on: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023Hypnosis is a natural state of deep relaxation and focused attention into a deep state of focuswith verbal cues, repetition and imagery guided by a trained clinician or hypnotherapist. How does hypnosis work? Under hypnosis, the intense level of concentration and deep state of focus allows the individualto ignore ordinary distractions and be […]
Mental Health Awareness
Posted on: Sunday, May 14th, 2023Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event that recognizes the importance of emotional, mental, and psychological well-being. For over two decades, this week has promoted techniques for reducing stress, highlighting the value of mental health support, and educating the public about various types of mental illness. In addition, mental health advocacy has developed over […]
Autism Awareness
Posted on: Thursday, April 13th, 2023Every year all over the world, the month of April is observed as Autism Awareness Month. We take this time to focus on providing and sharing knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder. The goal of spreading awareness is to convey the message that people with Autism are often misread, misinterpreted and dismissed in our society when […]
March 8th is International Women’s Day
Posted on: Tuesday, March 7th, 2023“Women are the real architects of society” – Laura Formisano Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day is observed and celebrated to spread the message of gender equality to create a better society, free of gender bias. This day celebrates and empowers women, addressing issues such as women’s equality, violence and abuse […]
More on Black History Month
Posted on: Monday, February 20th, 2023Every February, the people of Canada come together to honour all African American and Canadians from the times of slavery, to the present day. It is a time to think back and reflect upon the hardships faced by people of colour. In 1915, historian Carter. G Woodson co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro […]
Black History Month
Posted on: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023February is an exciting month in 2023! Not only is February Psychology Month, but it is also Black History Month here in Canada. Throughout February we are celebrating the incredible accomplishments and contributions of Black Canadians, and the diversity, complexity, and beauty that they bring to our nation. During this month and every month we […]
Helping you get to Happiness
Posted on: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023Mental health is essential in day-to-day life. We all know the feeling of wanting to be happier, especially during the long, cold winter months. We strive to be positive and take the best care of our mental health, but not all of us know how to achieve this, or where to start. The good news […]
Introducing Suzanne Weeks
Posted on: Monday, September 26th, 2022We are excited to welcome Suzanne Weeks to the Journey team! Suzanne is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor practicing under the supervision of Charles Coleman. She graduated from City University of Seattle with her Master of Counselling Psychology before acquiring advanced level training at the Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy. She […]