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, 2022
- 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 3, 2022
- 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 27, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 20, 2022
- 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 18, 2022
- 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 4, 2022
- 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 16, 2022
- 2 min
A therapist’s guide to raising resilient kids (during a pandemic and more)
Covid has done a good job of highlighting the importance of children’s mental health. Given the state of the world, many parents can’t...
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- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min
Getting past the binge & restrict cycle
Many people identify with binge eating despite not qualifying for a clinical diagnosis. Most, if not all of us, have overeaten to the...
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- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
What's under YOUR mask?
Do you use humour, aggression or other “masks” to get through life? To avoid pain, discomfort and to fit in with others, people often...
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- Jan 26, 2022
- 2 min
Raising Body Positive Children
Diet culture is one we ALL inhabit in the 21st century where being thin = healthy & happy. Our value is often tied to our body size. This...
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- Jan 19, 2022
- 2 min
A new twist on new years resolutions
Despite the uncertainty most of us are feeling about the upcoming year, have you been working on making resolutions for 2022? Research...
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- Jan 12, 2022
- 3 min
The Truth about your Sex Drive
Q: My sex drive isn't what it used to be. I can go months without having sex with my boyfriend and I feel bad when he wants to, and I...
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- Dec 29, 2021
- 3 min
Grieving the child you thought you would have - the acceptance process.
Your child has just been given a diagnosis. Now what? It can be hard to admit for some parents, that it feels like our dreams have gone...
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- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Set boundaries for a peaceful holiday
Many people try hard to please their family, especially over the holidays, as their loved one’s happiness is often at the top of their...
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