For those living with obsessive compulsive disorder, frequent intrusive thoughts, images, and feelings can be a daily reality. These are often followed by an urge to do some kind of behaviour such as constant checking, obsessive cleaning, repeating certain words or phrases, or engaging in other rituals. These actions are meant to remove the discomfort
ADHD and Transition Times: Tips for Task Switching
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often associated with rapidly switching from one task to another. However, transitions and task switching can be very challenging for those living with ADHD. Task switching is the process of smoothly switching between activities. It’s a part of the brain’s executive function and involves organization, planning, and goal-oriented behaviour.
Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
CBIT: Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics and Tourette’s
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: What is it and why is it helpful?
Muscle tension is one of the body’s reactions to stress, fear, and anxiety. Our brain picks up on a potentially dangerous situation and sends signals to our bodies to prepare to fight or run away (often called the fight or flight response). This stems back to our initial development as human beings when this response
Is Play Therapy Right For Your Child?
Has play therapy been recommended for your child and you want to learn more about it? Is it something you have considered but were not sure where to go or how to find out about it? Read this post to find out more about play therapy and whether it is right for your family. It
Understanding the Five Love Languages
Establishing and maintaining intimacy is largely rooted in our ability to connect meaningfully with ourselves and the ones we love. When we connect and understand our loved ones, we can support them in way that make them feel validated, loved, and appreciated. The same is true for self-awareness: when we know what our personal needs
Breaking the Cycle: Stop Suffering From Chronic Pain
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) What is the difference between chronic and acute pain? Acute: Chronic pain: Individuals with chronic pain often end up stuck in the pain cycle. The pain hurts: we decrease our activity level in response. This tends to decondition us. When we reduce capacity we often develop negative emotions
Need Help for BFRBs? Try SCAMP!
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours: SCAMP Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB) is an umbrella term for behaviours such as compulsive hair-pulling, skin-picking, cheek-biting, lip-biting, teeth-grinding, etc. Basically anything that involves repetitive engagement with your body that can potentially cause physical or emotional harm. While picking at one’s skin or pulling out a hair are very common,
Insomnia Strikes Again: When Sleep is Elusive
What is insomnia? Insomnia is as condition described by many as stressful, anxiety provoking, and debilitating. Insomnia is defined as the difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. Insomnia impacts an individual by impairing their ability to function during the day and is often associated with daytime fatigue. Insomnia is categorized as either a chronic or