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Everything We Do is About Emotions

Carrie Jones, LPC

Our choices may seem grounded in logic or practicality, but if you peel back the layers, you’ll find that they’re ultimately motivated by emotion. Beneath all our ambitions, relationships, and daily routines lies one simple truth: everything we do is an attempt to get closer to the emotions we want to feel. Let’s unpack this […]

Understanding Anger: How to Manage Anger and Find Peace in a Chaotic World?

Therapedia Centre

What is Anger? Why is It Considered a Normal Emotion?   Anger is a powerful emotional response to perceived threats, injustice, or frustration. It is a natural and essential emotion that has historically played a crucial role in human survival. For early humans, anger triggered a fight-or-flight response, enhancing their ability to defend themselves against […]

Art Therapy & Addiction: Benefits and Techniques To Help Individuals with Addiction

Therapedia Centre

Art therapy is gaining recognition as a valuable tool in psychotherapy for addiction recovery, particularly among young adults struggling with mental health challenges in Toronto. According to recent statistics, addiction rates among young adults in Toronto have increased, with many turning to substances or behaviors to cope with overwhelming emotions like shame. Art therapy helps […]

Quit Smoking for Good with Hypnosis: Your Path to a Smoke-Free Life

HealthWise Hypnosis

Quit Smoking for Good with Hypnosis Smoking affects millions of people worldwide, and quitting can be incredibly challenging despite the known health risks. While methods like patches, gums, and medications can help, many are discovering the benefits of a different approach: online hypnosis. In this article, you’ll learn how smoking cessation hypnosis can help you […]

The Amazing Benefits of Quitting Smoking

HealthWise Hypnosis

Today, we’re going to talk about something super important – the incredible benefits of quitting smoking. As a hypnotherapist, I’ve seen firsthand how kicking the habit can bring positive changes to your life. So, let’s dive in and explore the amazing advantages that come with stopping smoking! Better Health, Happy You When you quit smoking, […]

A Teenager Opens Up About His Drug Addiction

Teen drug addiction is a serious problem in our Country.  Many parents assume they only need to worry about their teens in high school.  However, this sadly is not the truth in today’s world.  Many children in middle school are vaping and using Percocet and fentanyl.  Therefore, we need to start drug education in elementary […]

Emotional Healing: The Synergy of IFS Therapy and Matrix Reimprinting

In the realm of psychological healing and personal growth, the landscape is rich with diverse therapeutic modalities that aim to help individuals navigate their internal landscapes and heal past wounds. Two powerful approaches that have garnered attention in recent years are Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Matrix Reimprinting. Individually, they offer unique perspectives and […]

Loss and Grief Support in Toronto: Finding A Grief Therapist

Therapedia Centre

Grief Therapy for Indigenous Peoples   The history of First Nations in Canada is marked by layers of intergenerational trauma, stemming from centuries of colonization, forced assimilation, and systemic injustices. This trauma is not just a relic of the past but continues to affect new generations through psychological, social, and cultural channels. The emotional reactions […]

Put the Brakes on Worrying and Bring it to a Screeching Halt!

Are you a worrier?  Some of my hypnotherapy clients think that they inherited worrying from their mom.  Worrying is not passed down through our genes but we do tend to adopt similar patterns and beliefs as our parents.  I’m sure you’ll agree, worrying can be a big time and energy waster, and it can also […]

What is “drytripping” and what’s the benefit of it?

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: “Drytripping,” quite simply, is intentionally making the choice to not consume alcohol while on vacation. On “vacy” we can tend to over indulge and abstaining from alcohol can be beneficial because we tend to remember things more clearly and we don’t experience the lapses in […]

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