Five Years Later...A few more Q's with Laura Gatien (part 2)
Here's Part 2 of our interview with Laura - she digs into the details on the new non-profit organization, JUST US; We All Struggle Inc....
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- Feb 25
- 4 min
Five Years Later... A Special Q&A with Laura Gatien
It’s February and that means it’s Anniversary Month at Laura Gatien and Associates. Five years ago, Laura started a one woman show,...
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- Feb 11
- 2 min
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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- Jan 21
- 2 min
How can YOU be Better to YOU?
Most of us treat friends and relatives, even strangers better than we treat ourselves, especially when we make a mistake or face life's...
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- Jan 14
- 1 min
Ready to Work on Your Vulnerability?
I've chosen to share this message of vulnerability now, as we end one year and begin another, but the message is important to share often....
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- Dec 24, 2022
- 1 min
Worried about difficult family relationships over the holidays?
As you head into the holidays, here are a few reminders to help you feel better about spending time with family and friends. Consider...
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- Dec 17, 2022
- 2 min
When Grief doesn't take a holiday
Whether you have lost a loved one or you're navigating through a life transition such as becoming an empty-nester, getting separated or...
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- Dec 10, 2022
- 2 min
Keep your sex life alive over the holidays.
Work parties, children’s parties, family time, visiting and hosting relatives, decorating, baking, shopping...and the list goes on...it's...
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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 26, 2022
- 2 min
Fear or intuition, do you know the difference?
Fear holds you back in life and robs you of daily joy. It can lead you to not fully showing up the way you’d like and fear can prevent...
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- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min
How to Cope in a Healthy Way
When you are trying to cope, you do things to relieve an unwanted feeling. These coping techniques can be positive or negative; healthy...
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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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- Nov 5, 2022
- 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 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 15, 2022
- 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 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 24, 2022
- 2 min
What's YOUR focus at this time of year?
My focus: Growth & Renewal Many of us strive for this at some point in our lives (and some of us more regularly) - we vow to make...
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- Sep 17, 2022
- 2 min
Got a Wandering Mind During Sex? (you aren't alone!)
Q: Why does my mind wander during sex and how can I stop it? A: This is such a great question, thank you for asking! Almost everyone will...
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