Resources & articles
Mental-Health Blog for Ottawa Adults
Plain words for heavy things. Reflections and practical strategies on anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and relationships, written to be useful whether or not you ever book a session.
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How to choose a therapist in Ottawa
A practical guide to choosing a therapist in Ottawa, including registration checks, personal fit, access, fees, insurance questions and what to ask in a consultation.
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Why One of You Pushes and the Other Goes Quiet
It started with something small. The dishes. A tone. A message that sat unanswered for six hours. Ten minutes later you are somewhere the two of you have…
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The 8 Phases of EMDR: What the Whole Process Looks Like
When most people picture EMDR, they picture the eye movements. Someone waves a hand, your eyes follow, and somehow the trauma fades. But eye movement desensitization and reprocessing,…
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Does EMDR Really Work? What the Evidence (and a Therapist) Actually Say
“Does this actually work?” It is one of the first things people ask me about EMDR, and it is a fair question. You may have read the clinical…
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What Actually Happens in an EMDR Session
EMDR sessions begin with assessment and preparation. During a later processing session, you bring aspects of a memory to mind while following short sets of bilateral stimulation, such…
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Complex PTSD Treatment in Ottawa: A Guide to Trauma Recovery Modalities
How complex PTSD is treated: EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy and the Flash Technique, explained plainly by an Ottawa trauma therapist.
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How PTSD Affects Relationships and How to Heal Together
How PTSD shows up between partners: distance, conflict, trust. And how couples heal together.
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ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation: Why Mood Swings Happen & How to Manage Them
Why ADHD makes emotions hit harder, what triggers mood swings, and practical ways to manage them.
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationship: A Guide for Couples
What healthy boundaries look like in a relationship, how to set them without a fight, and when counselling helps.
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