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- Nov 12
- 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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- Nov 5
- 2 min
Your Handy Guide for Coping with Panic Attacks
Ever had one? Panic attacks feel awful in the moment and often seem to come out of nowhere. Sometimes they can be past trauma coming...
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- Oct 28
- 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 14
- 2 min
What NOT to Say (when someone is struggling with pregnancy or infant loss)
Did you know a miscarriage happens as often as 1 in 4 recognized pregnancies? Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day....
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- Oct 7
- 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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- Sep 30
- 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 9
- 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 29
- 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 22
- 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 15
- 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 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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- 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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- Mar 20
- 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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- Feb 16
- 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
- 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
- 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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- 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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- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
'Tis the season for the “O” word
It’s officially the season of "O"verwhelm. And you're probably wondering how to feel less overwhelmed during the holidays and beyond....
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