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- Jul 23
- 2 min
News Flash! Why self-care is not the answer to better mental health.
Self-care. It’s a buzz word these days. If you struggle with self-care I want you to know, It’s not your fault. I have been noticing...
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- Jul 16
- 2 min
Did you know? Men and boys are influenced by beauty ideals too.
When discussing eating disorders, disordered eating, and body dissatisfaction, there is an assumption that this is something only women...
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- Jul 9
- 1 min
Confessions of a Step-Parent
Being a step-parent is a pretty incredible role. You get to watch your step-child grow up, with a different view than their biological...
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- Jul 2
- 2 min
Great question about erectile dysfunction...
Q: My partner has erectile dysfunction. How can I get him to realize there’s more to love making than just "penis in vagina" sex when...
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- Jun 25
- 2 min
PTSD & Trauma Informed Care
We recognize PTSD Awareness Day in June and I wanted to take this opportunity to share information on PTSD and some care concepts from my...
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- Jun 18
- 2 min
It can start at home
Kealy Whittaker is a Registered Social Worker and Therapist here at Laura Gatien & Associates. She created an educational workshop...
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- Jun 11
- 2 min
Where are the kind, sensitive, vulnerable and compassionate men?
As Father's Day approaches, we focus a little more on the mental health needs and concerns of men. Caroline has a unique perspective on...
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- Jun 4
- 2 min
Understanding Addiction: Harm Reduction vs Abstinence.
My colleague, Caroline, has worked in a variety of fields including addiction and mental health services, community outreach, homeless...
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- May 28
- 4 min
Nurses: Surviving not Thriving
The biggest challenges & some techniques to improve mental health We celebrated nurses this month, during National Nurses Week and I...
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- May 21
- 2 min
The Top 4 Things we Discuss during Sex Therapy
Work on these 4 things to improve your relationship - and sex life! 1. Take your time and learn how to receive pleasure. This is a big...
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- May 13
- 3 min
My Most Favourite Tidbits of Wisdom
Here are some tidbits of wisdom I have received from the brilliant people in my life from my best friend to my business coach. 1. “You...
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- May 6
- 3 min
Ashley's Story: Finding your Strength
Today, on Mother's Day, I want to share some words of wisdom from a near and dear friend whom I admire very much-she happens to also be...
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- Apr 15
- 2 min
Are we there yet? Here's your Midpoint Check-in.
Do you ever feel you are on an uphill climb, searching for the happiness, peace and joy that’s been promised to you by chasing some of...
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- Mar 25
- 2 min
What to expect when you talk to a therapist
If you have come to therapy before, you may be familiar with the process you go through after reaching out for help. Often people wait a...
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- Mar 21
- 1 min
Your guide to understanding your emotions
Do you understand what triggers you emotionally? Triggers can be any negative association you have with an event, place, person or...
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- Mar 19
- 2 min
Mom Guilt: Give yourself permission to give to yourself - it's how you give to others.
When we look at the norms of society, dads have never been told THEIR KIDS HAVE TO BE THEIR ENTIRE LIVES. So dads have never thought that.
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- Mar 9
- 3 min
Women: You have a voice. Are you using it?
In honour of International Women’s Day this year, I would like to talk about women and leadership.
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- Mar 4
- 4 min
Should you say yes to sex with your partner if you don't feel like it?
Q: Should a spouse "give in" and have sex, even when they really don't want to? A: The answer to this depends on knowing yourself and...
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- Feb 23
- 4 min
Where it all began and where we're going (and how you can help).
We are celebrating our anniversary this week - I started dabbling in mental health therapy four years ago, offering therapy sessions...
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