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Let’s Talk Mental Health

Let’s talk about mental health this month. January is a hard month as it is, especially since Christmas is over and the bills of said holiday are trickling in. It is also hard because the days are short and cold. So, what can one do to combat these winter blues?

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Praise vs Criticism

The Netflix series “100 Humans” conducted a unique experiment to investigate the impact of praise and criticism on individuals. Experiment: Sixteen individuals were chosen to learn the art of plate spinning. They participated in a training session led by a talented plate spinner and were given two hours to practice. 

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Should your partner have access to your phone

Two therapists, who work in the same office, have different views on this controversial topic…or do they? Leslie Yaffa and Amanda Backus, both from Vaughan Relationship Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, find themselves discussing issues or questions that might come up in their jobs. Rather than keeping these valuable discussions

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How to communicate and connect in your relationship

It’s no joke, relationships are complex and require both partners’ hard work, dedication, and commitment to be successful. Many couples struggle to effectively communicate, but communication that is open and honest can allow both partners to feel heard, respected, and understood. Setting boundaries is also necessary to ensure that both

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Why You Should Seek Help from a Social Worker

Oftentimes, psychologists and psychiatrists are thought of as the ultimate gurus in mental health and relationship counselling worlds; but they’re not the only ones with the skills and resources to help create meaningful change in their client’s lives or relationships.  Social workers are often overlooked for psychologists and psychiatrists when

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