The window of tolerance (Dan Seigel, 2010) became such an important concept for me when working with dysregulation and trauma. It refers to the zone of optimal arousal (not too much, not too little) where you are able to manage and even thrive in your daily life. For people who have experienced trauma or chronic…
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A Roadmap Through Grief: Finding Your Way After the Death of a Loved One
After experiencing the death of a loved one, it can be very difficult to imagine finding a way through the emotions you are feeling. Grief is often described as a process, and even though your journey may be different from others, it can be useful to know some of the landmarks along the way. There…
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So, What is Dance Movement Psychotherapy?
“…and what do you do Jessica?” “I’m a Dance Movement Psychotherapist.” *confused look* “A what?” “A Dance Movement Psychotherapist.” *blank stare* It’s the start of many conversations I’ve had since starting my practice as a Dance Movement Psychotherapist, and I’m sure I will continue having these conversations as my profession grows in Canada. So far,…
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Beyond the buzzword: MINDFULNESS, and how the practice of it can lead to more positive mental health, happiness, and connection.
It’s no secret that the use of the word “mindfulness” has exploded in the last decade, but along with this increase in popularity has come an increase in misperception - the term has become a buzzword, used so often that people at this point resign to nod their heads in agreement - It’s too late…
read moreThe Paradox of Connectivity: Reclaiming Your Intimate Relationships from Technology
Today, many of us are constantly connected in some way through technology in the form of cell phones, computers and social media. We are increasingly interacting through “tech talking” and interface has replaced face-to-face. Some may even be having virtual conversations, or putting out mass updates to avoid communicating one on one due to time…
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Social Worker? Psychotherapist? Counsellor? Psychologist? Therapist? Psychiatrist? What's the Difference?
So you’ve decided that you would like to get some support and are ready to seek therapy. Who should you see? A Social Worker? Psychotherapist? Counsellor? Psychologist? Therapist? Psychiatrist? As if reaching out for help wasn’t already hard enough, who even are all these people?? Tobi Baker explains the differences. Before we go into the…
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