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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- Sep 10, 2022
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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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- Sep 3, 2022
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Will You Please Just Tell Me What to Do? (I'm Listening)
Did you ever wish that someone would just tell you what to do when you are faced with a tough decision? Maybe this is why you have...
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- Aug 27, 2022
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YOU ASKED...WE ANSWERED! How can I support this movement?
We've had an overwhelming response to our campaign, There is No US & THEM,with many of you wanting to get on board with our movement! And...
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- Aug 20, 2022
- 3 min
You're INVITED!!
We recently clarified our vision and mission here at Laura Gatien & Associates and now we're launching an anti-stigma campaign that I am...
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- Aug 13, 2022
- 2 min
Want more happiness? Stop looking in the wrong places.
Happiness is determined partly by genetics, your external circumstances and your thoughts. The quality of your thoughts has a major...
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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 23, 2022
- 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, 2022
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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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 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 11, 2022
- 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, 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 28, 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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