Trish StephensJan 17, 20215 minTrauma ExplainedWe have all heard of the word trauma in one context or another. You may have heard it in casual conversation, where someone says: “And...
Trish StephensJan 17, 20211 minVideo: 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 StephensJan 17, 20212 minTrauma 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 StephensJan 17, 20211 minVideo: Effective Trauma Treatment with EMDRBessel can der Kolk speakings about EMDR therapy and the indispensable nature of the therapy for those dealing with traumatic experiences.
Trish StephensJan 17, 20214 minThe 8 Phases of EMDR Standard ProtocolTrauma 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 StephensJan 17, 20211 minVideo: 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 StephensNov 20, 20204 minFriluftsliv! 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 StephensMay 21, 20193 minBurnout - 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 StephensMay 21, 20193 minBurnout - 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 StephensMay 2, 20191 minVideo: 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 StephensMar 14, 20193 minThe Power of Self-TalkEach 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 StephensJan 15, 20191 minVideo: 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 StephensDec 13, 20181 minI Am Still MeStruggles with mental health can make us feel anything but ourselves. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addiction, trauma,...
Trish StephensDec 5, 20181 minVideo: 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 StephensOct 1, 20184 min8 Signs of BullyingNow 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 StephensSep 12, 20181 minVideo: Emotional Courage"Life's beauty, is inseparable from it's fragility". In the following video, Harvard psychologist Susan David discusses emotional courage....
Trish StephensSep 11, 20183 minHappy 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 StephensAug 25, 20185 minBeware 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 StephensJul 18, 20181 minVideo: Introduction to MindfulnessMindfulness is often described as: "paying attention, on purpose". If you do not find that description very helpful, you are not alone. ...
Trish StephensJun 14, 20183 minDepression 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...