Trauma Explained
We have all heard of the word trauma in one context or another. You may have heard it in casual conversation, where someone says: “And...
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Trish Stephens
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Video: What Does "Processing" Even Mean?
If you have ever been in therapy or even heard people talk about, you will likely hear some version of the phrase, "You have to "process"...
Trish Stephens
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
Trauma Basics
The traditional definition of trauma as defined by the DSM-5 limits trauma to being an actual or threatened physical experience of death,...
Trish Stephens
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Video: Effective Trauma Treatment with EMDR
Bessel can der Kolk speakings about EMDR therapy and the indispensable nature of the therapy for those dealing with traumatic experiences.
Trish Stephens
- Mar 4, 2021
- 4 min
The 8 Phases of EMDR Standard Protocol
Trauma is an experience that almost all of us will go through at some point in our lives. Whether it is a car accident, an act of...
Trish Stephens
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Video: What is EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization)?
EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization) was originally developed to help war veterans cope with their traumatic experiences
Trish Stephens
- Nov 20, 2020
- 4 min
Friluftsliv! No, that is not a spelling mistake. Nor does it refer to a sneeze.
This year more than any, Friluftsliv (pronounced "free-luftz-leev") may hold the key to our experience of winter. Going into our eighth...
Trish Stephens
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Burnout - Part 2 (aka. And How to Avoid the Dumpster Fire)
In Burnout - Part 1, I explain what the term "burnout" means, and what it may feel like if you are experiencing it in your life. ...
Trish Stephens
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Burnout - Part 1 (aka. What Is This Painful Affliction?)
Whether it comes from a friend, a colleague, or ourselves, we have all heard the words "burned out" in every day conversations. By the...
Trish Stephens
- May 2, 2019
- 1 min
Video: Social Media & Mental Health
Ever wonder how social media affects your mental health? In this short video, Canada's recently named Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Bailey...
Trish Stephens
- Mar 14, 2019
- 3 min
The Power of Self-Talk
Each and every one of us has the freedom to say things to ourselves, things that no one else can hear. The question is: How well do we...
Trish Stephens
- Jan 14, 2019
- 1 min
Video: What Is Depression?
This quick 4 minute video tackles the complex question: What Is Depression? In short: The feeling of depression is an emotion, mainly...
Trish Stephens
- Dec 13, 2018
- 1 min
I Am Still Me
Struggles with mental health can make us feel anything but ourselves. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addiction, trauma,...
Trish Stephens
- Dec 5, 2018
- 1 min
Video: Set your fears, not your goals.
We have all heard about the benefits of goal setting - having a clear focus, optimizing time and resources - but have you ever heard...
Trish Stephens
- Oct 1, 2018
- 4 min
8 Signs of Bullying
Now that the school year has begun, there is excitement in the air. But, as most of us have experienced in our lives, there can be...
Trish Stephens
- Sep 12, 2018
- 1 min
Video: Emotional Courage
"Life's beauty, is inseparable from it's fragility". In the following video, Harvard psychologist Susan David discusses emotional courage....
Trish Stephens
- Sep 10, 2018
- 3 min
Happy New Year! ... In September?
Have you ever noticed how the month of September brings a sense of renewal and vitality to a lot of people? During our formative years,...
Trish Stephens
- Aug 25, 2018
- 5 min
Beware of “ANTs”: Negative Thinking Patterns Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health.
Have you ever been stuck in traffic and thought, “The rest of my day is going to be totally ruined now.”? If someone cuts in front of you...
Trish Stephens
- Jul 17, 2018
- 1 min
Video: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness is often described as: "paying attention, on purpose". If you do not find that description very helpful, you are not alone. ...
Trish Stephens
- Jun 14, 2018
- 3 min
Depression in Summer?
Did you know that Summer time can act as a trigger for depression? While many people associate a downturn in mood to the darker and...