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    Trauma Explained
    Trish Stephens
    • Jan 17, 2021
    • 5 min

    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...
    Video: What Does "Processing" Even Mean?
    Trish Stephens
    • Jan 17, 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"...
    Trauma Basics
    Trish Stephens
    • Jan 17, 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,...
    Video: Effective Trauma Treatment with EMDR
    Trish Stephens
    • Jan 17, 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.
    The 8 Phases of EMDR Standard Protocol
    Trish Stephens
    • Jan 17, 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...
    Video: What is EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization)?
    Trish Stephens
    • Jan 17, 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
    Friluftsliv! No, that is not a spelling mistake. Nor does it refer to a sneeze.
    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...
    Burnout - Part 2 (aka. And How to Avoid the Dumpster Fire)
    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. ...
    Burnout - Part 1 (aka. What Is This Painful Affliction?)
    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...
    Video: Social Media & Mental Health
    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...
    The Power of Self-Talk
    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...
    Video: What Is Depression?
    Trish Stephens
    • Jan 15, 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...
    I Am Still Me
    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,...
    Video: Set your fears, not your goals.
    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...
    8 Signs of Bullying
    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...
    Video: Emotional Courage
    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....
    Happy New Year! ... In September?
    Trish Stephens
    • Sep 11, 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,...
    Beware of “ANTs”: Negative Thinking Patterns Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health.
    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...
    Video: Introduction to Mindfulness
    Trish Stephens
    • Jul 18, 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. ...
    Depression in Summer?
    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...

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