Do you have Unrealistic Sexpectations?
As a therapist working with many people around their sexual concerns, I have noticed that expectations around sex can be a danger. This...
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- Jan 28
- 2 min
Rejecting Diet Mentality
It’s the end of January, meaning some of you may not be loving how your body looks and making critical comments about your body. Many of...
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- Dec 3, 2022
- 2 min
Tips to navigate those body & food-related comments coming your way.
The holiday season can bring a lot of anxiety to those experiencing body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, or eating disorders. Holiday...
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- Nov 12, 2022
- 3 min
Domestic Violence - How to Recognize it &Get the Help You Need
In New Brunswick, one in four women is affected by domestic violence and the province has the third-highest rate in the country for...
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- Oct 29, 2022
- 2 min
What Does a Therapy Session Look Like?
What happens when you come talk to someone at our clinic? I get asked this question often, so I thought I would break it down for you,...
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- Oct 8, 2022
- 2 min
5 Things You Should Know about Depression
Depression is a very real and treatable illness. But stigma, myths and misunderstandings persist and continue to be barriers to treatment...
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- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
5 Reasons Why Therapy Might Just be What You Need
There is nothing to fear when visiting a therapist! If you’ve never been, you might be feeling like you don’t know what to expect. (you...
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- Sep 10, 2022
- 3 min
Suicide - The word caught your attention, didn't it?
We just spent World Suicide Prevention Day at the "Stomp out Stigma Walk & Wellness Fair" on Saturday at Rockwood Park in Saint John and,...
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- Jul 30, 2022
- 1 min
Therapy is for EVERYONE. (Absolutely Everyone!)
Therapy is truly for every single human being, including me...and YOU! Therapy is about learning how to be vulnerable, expressing your...
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- Jul 16, 2022
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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 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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- 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 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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- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Free Therapy? Every Friday? Oh no way!
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been TWO whole years since my intern-turned-associate Joelle Blais and I, launched our free drop in...
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- Aug 5, 2021
- 2 min
Am I Worthy?
Some of the saddest things I see in my practice are the amount of people who do not see their own worth or importance in this world,...
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- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
What does your therapist REALLY think about you?
As your therapist, we think our clients are incredible for coming to therapy and being open about many painful and vulnerable things in...
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- Jun 17, 2021
- 1 min
Therapy is for everyone else
Therapy is truly for every single human being, including me and you. Therapy is about learning how to be vulnerable, expressing your true...
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