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Smartphone Use

You are likely using your smartphone to read this. Do you spend too much time looking at your phone? Excessive smartphone use can lead to weight issues, neck pain, and addictive behavior. There is no need to throw your phone out. Research shows that consciously reducing your phone use, for example, one hour less per day, leads to less stress and better quality of life.

It’s good for your mind. It’s good for the world.

Do You Agree?

Contact us now for therapy with one of our Practicum Students, Counsellors, Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Clinical Associates, Psychological Associates, or Psychologists. They are ready to help.

Heart Failure and Psychological Stress

Emotional difficulties can trigger heart problems and can also make it more difficult to recover. Psychological risk factors for cardiac problems include depression, social isolation, loneliness, and the traumatic effects of heart disease itself.

Psychotherapy for individuals with cardiac problems can be preventative and can help in treating those with heart problems.

It’s good for your mind. It’s good for the world.

Do You Agree?

Contact us now for therapy with one of our Practicum Students, Counsellors, Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Clinical Associates, Psychological Associates, or Psychologists. They are ready to help.

Cultivate Positivity in Tough Times

Were you born a pessimist? Did you know optimism is a skill you can learn. Humor, relaxation, and optimistic thinking can trigger positivity and help us cope in tough times. Try one or two of these: 1/ Settle in with friends or family for the evening to watch a favorite comedy. 2/ Stop to ask after a stressful period - what have we learned? - and how can we make a fresh start? 3/ Deliberately help someone else in need. These actions can trigger a positive perspective, make us more resilient, and help us start something new. Yes, we are in tough times! But don't take the good stuff for granted!

It's good for your mind. It's good for the world.

Looking to The Future – Ideas for 2022:

1. Be kind to yourself. Resist being a perfectionist – or living by others’ expectations.

2. Don’t take failure too personally. We all make mistakes. And we can try again.

3. Set realistic goals - with plans based on a sense of purpose and meaning for your Life.