With the holiday season comes shorter days, cooler nights, and a busyness that can leave us feeling overextended. This time of year can also bring feelings of loneliness—especially for those experiencing the absence of a loved one, perhaps for the first time. We want to acknowledge how difficult this can be and offer support to…
Most of us have heard the term ‘winter blues’ and associate it with winter arriving and having a sense of feeling ‘low’ or ‘down’ until our clocks once again ‘spring forward’ and the sunny warmer weather approaches. While the majority of us experience a level of the ‘winter blues’ at some point or another during…
With the holiday season approaching it can be extremely tough for those who are heading into their first year without a loved one. Many clients who come in for counselling often ask what they should consider as they head into the holiday season. Some want to implement new traditions, and others feel lost and/or stuck….
I know. Even just seeing the word “suicide” can make your stomach drop. It’s one of those topics that instantly brings up fear, confusion, and that sinking feeling of “What if I say the wrong thing?” But here’s something important to remember: talking about suicide does not cause suicide. Silence, however, can make things much…
When ADHD Doesn’t Look Like the Stereotype For decades, the cultural image of ADHD has looked like the energetic young boy who can’t stay in his seat. Loud, impulsive, disruptive. But what happens when the person with ADHD is a high-performing adult woman who seems perfectly put together on the outside, yet feels chronically overwhelmed…
As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves surrounded by celebration—and often, by plenty of opportunities to drink. To help you navigate this time with more balance and intention, we’re sharing insights from both a psychotherapist and a holistic nutritionist. Together, they offer compassionate guidance and practical tools to support your mental and…
THE PROCESS: Intake call with our admin team: At either Pathways To Hope or Brant Mental Health Solutions our admin team is trained to take you through some screening questions which help us to place you with the right speech team at our office. We do currently have a waitlist, but we have hired an…
Gestalt became part of the humanistic approach to psychotherapy and was groundbreaking in shifting the focus from the therapist as observer to the inclusion of self by the therapist, expressed in a dialogic relationship between therapist and client. In gestalt therapy, the therapist is focused on how they relate to their client. Does the client…
The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) provides support to families of children with Autism. Children and youth who have a diagnosis of Autism are eligible to receive funding and support until the age of 18. For more information about the Ontario Autism Program click this link https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-autism-program Under this program, the following services are covered:1. Mental…
I have debated writing this blog for years. Growing up in a family with a parent that was a first responder I understand how the job can impact the family and the first responder themselves. I was always proud of my parent and their role, but aware of the struggles that came with the role,…