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The Ukraine War: How it Affects our Mental Health

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the citizens there are experiencing the devastating consequences of living in a war zone – the constant threat of shelling, shooting and losing loved ones, as well as the worry over accessing food, clean drinking water and healthcare, and the breakdown of their usual routines and structures. The mental health …

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Getting Through Traumatic Experiences and Mental Health Issues

The COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful to both children and adults. There are fears and anxiety about the new disease and the effect can be intense and possibly lead to strong emotions. Measures that have been put in place by WHO to curb the spread, for example, social distancing can make people feel isolated and …

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How Accelerated Resolution Therapy Can Heal Your Patients’ Pain?

Post-traumatic stress disorder ruins lives. The sound of a firecracker plunges a patient into a war-zone firefight. A hug is a replay of sexual abuse. A movie scene evokes all the pain of losing a loved one. Ordinary events are no longer ordinary. They are switches, flipping patients into an immersive memory that recreates every …

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Childhood Trauma: How It Affects Mental Health in Adulthood

Whether an assault, accident, or sexual abuse, childhood trauma can have lifelong effects on an individual. Sadly, cases of maltreatment are quite common, but are rarely dealt with accordingly. As such, people exposed to traumatic events in their childhood are at risk of experiencing mental and psychological behavioural issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, …

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Tips to Help Overcome Addiction and Substance Abuse

Unlike what many people tend to assume, addiction and substance abuse are not indications of hopelessness or character flaw. Usually, drug use alters your body and brain’s functionality, making it hard for you to quit the behaviour. However, with the right professional intervention and support, you can be sure to beat every kind of addiction; all you need …

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A Fast, Effective Treatment for PTSD and Depression

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are not light topics of discussion. The mere mention of them brings an air of seriousness and dark clouds to any conversation.  However, this post will highlight a fairly new and highly effective treatment for PTSD and depression.  It’s called accelerated resolution therapy or ART for short.  This new …

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Dealing With Compassion Fatigue as a Trauma Therapist

For those of us who work closely in a therapeutic relationship with people who have experienced trauma or other painful life events, compassion fatigue sometimes feels like an inherent occupational risk. Compassion fatigue, sometimes called secondary traumatic stress, is the condition of becoming utterly emotionally (and physically) exhausted after being exposed to others’ trauma for …

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Staying Focused and Ready To Serve Through Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the anxiety and fear of people around the globe. We fear for our health and the well-being of the most vulnerable members of our society. Canadians have lost their jobs, and businesses have closed. And as millions have applied for employment insurance and emergency benefits, the pressure to return to …

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How ART Can Help Patients Overcome Traumatic Dissociation

Dissociation and Trauma Pathological dissociation is a common obstacle faced by victims of trauma. In addition to getting in the way of day-to-day life, it may hamper their attempts to seek help. As defined by Verywell Mind, “dissociation is a psychological experience in which people feel disconnected from their sensory experiences, sense of self, or personal …

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What to Know About Providing Mental Health Services During the Holidays

  When we think of the holidays, many of us consider terms like “Christmas cheer” or “the holiday spirit.” But the truth is that for many people, the holidays serve as a reminder of loneliness, sadness, and loss. Depression, anxiety, and grieving can all be exacerbated by the holiday season. In fact, New Year’s Day, …

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