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2021: A New Year & A New Outlook

1/4/2021

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​In order to train yourself to become healthier mentally it is not about setting one goal for yourself to accomplish in January.  Instead, train yourself by making a genuine commitment towards self-improvement. 

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EMDR & Trauma

12/14/2020

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By: Seija Grant, MEd CP, RP
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This season of Grey's Anatomy focuses on various mental health-related issues and topics along with their biggest battle since the loss of Mc Dreamy, the Covid-19 Pandemic. Specifically, we watch Joe struggle during some flashback episodes where EMDR is used to process her complex trauma. So what exactly is EMDR?

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A Very COVID Christmas

12/7/2020

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By: Kelly Halonen, MSW, RSW
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​The holidays this year are going to look a lot different than they have before. In Thunder Bay, we are currently in our second wave. This has a lot of people worried and wondering what Christmas is going to look like. 

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How to Help Your Mental Health When You're Sick

11/27/2020

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By: Kelly Halonen, MSW,RSW
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​Our mental health and our physical health both affect each other. When one of them is doing poorly, the other can also begin to deteriorate. When we are sick it is important to take care of ourselves not only physically, but mentally as well. ​

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Tips for Parents: Children & Teens Returning to Classes

9/9/2020

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By: Cassandra Nordal & Linda Kelly, MSW, RSW
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Returning to Work: How to Handle the Aftermath of Covid

5/29/2020

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By: Cassandra Nordal
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​Returning to work after a lay off or leave in general, is difficult. You add a pandemic onto that and well, how do we begin to function properly?

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The Dangers of “Perfecting” Your Child

5/27/2020

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By:​ Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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Typically, as a parent, you want the best for your child. You want your child to both survive and thrive. The Western society we live in is individualistic, meaning that success is often viewed from an every-man-for-themselves type of perspective.

Because of this, life can feel competitive at times. For instance, perhaps at one time or another you felt that pressure to make it on that sports team, get into that school, land that perfect job, find that perfect relationship… and have that perfectly-behaved-and-over-achieving-child.

THIS IS A TRAP. 

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Our Lives in Chapters: Endings & Beginnings

5/21/2020

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By: ​Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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​Recently, I have really been reflecting on the meaning behind the cliché about our lives being broken down into “chapters”.  I have been seeing it this way more now than ever before, in both my life, and in the lives of the people around me. Our lives can change so dramatically in one day, by either making a single choice, or having something happen around us that is totally out of our control. Life is fluid and dynamic, and the uncertainty of it all can feel kind of scary. 

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Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner's Problems: Listening Vs Problem-Solving

5/14/2020

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By: Lara Hollway, MSW,RSW
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Has your partner ever come to you with a problem and you offer advice, only to have them seem to get upset and/or frustrated with you? Do you find yourself getting frustrated because your partner keeps complaining about a problem but doesn’t seem to want to listen to your solutions? Or does your partner ever say things like “you never listen to me”, when you feel like you are listening and trying to help?

​If so, you are not alone. This is a common theme in relationships, and a perfect example of how the best intentions do not always equate to the best results. Read on for a breakdown of this situation, and some suggestions for changing this dynamic.


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Feeling Better in Isolation? What's up with that?

5/11/2020

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Seija Grant, MEd CP, RP
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​I have now heard this account from several people, and am one of these people myself. Despite the ongoing trauma, state of chaos and challenges around this pandemic, there are some people who are relieved by the break from normalcy, and in fact maybe really needed the break. If this sounds familiar: don’t worry, you are not alone, nor is there anything wrong with how you’re feeling. 

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How to Become A Morning Person

5/4/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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​If you’re anything like me, you love sleeping in and hate waking up early for anything. While this lifestyle was alright in my teenage years, the older I got, the more I wanted to wake up and be productive in the morning. While this is much easier said than done, here are some tips that can help you learn to rise with the birds and get stuff done.

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Strengthening your Relationship with Yourself.

4/30/2020

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Seija Grant, MEd CP, RP
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​I regularly see clients who are struggling with day to day functioning because of their mental health, and are feeling emotionally overwhelmed. This happens to all of us at some point, and it often feels like making positive change can be impossible. I would like to remind you about the importance of ‘getting back to the basics’ as this can have a significant impact on your well-being and health. We frequently (as a society and as individuals) take these things for granted. ​

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To Find Our Joy, We Need to Choose Vulnerability.

4/28/2020

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By: ​Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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​I talk to a lot of people. Like really talk. Typically, in my first meeting with a new client, I’ll ask what their goals are for counselling. As in, what is it that they are looking to change about themselves, or what can I support them through.

​An answer I often encounter is this: I want to be happy. This is a big goal. What does this even mean?? 

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Adjusting to Change.

4/26/2020

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 By: Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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​Change can be hard. Like really hard. There are some people that thrive in a changing environment, however, many (like me!), prefer structure, routine, and predictability. Unfortunately for us structure-lovers, life isn’t always so predictable.

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Finding Hope.

4/23/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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​The experience of coping with difficult situations, significant changes in life, and other life challenges might leave you feeling low in mood and even hopeless. The challenge with feelings of hopelessness is that this feeling carries with it a certain reality: that things won’t get better, that it is not worth trying, and that you might as well just give up.  

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The Lens: Liberation in the Covid-19 Crisis

4/16/2020

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By: Jordan Gross, RN TBRHSC
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Right Now I am scared…. I am a Nurse and my job is to face the beast that the rest of the world is hiding from and is informed to avoid at all costs.

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Your Fear is Valid & Needed, But Don’t Let It Control You

4/14/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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Right now, a lot of people are feeling stressed, anxious, and afraid. We don’t know how badly COVID-19 will affect Canada or Thunder Bay. We are also unsure of when schools and workplaces will open, and when we can spend time with family and friends. ​

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10 Ways to Survive the Long Weekend Isolation

4/10/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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Looking for some fun things to do online this long weekend? Here are a few ideas to try out!

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The Importance of Masturbation

4/9/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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​Growing up you’ve probably been taught that you shouldn’t talk about masturbation, or maybe even that you shouldn’t masturbate. Because this is something that is not talked about and seen as a “taboo” subject, many people don’t know how good masturbating can be for you. 

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The Benefits of Sex During the Covid-19 Pandemic

4/7/2020

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By: Kelly Graham MSW, RSW
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​A dilemma that comes up as everyone continues to self-isolate is how to spend your time. One enjoyable activity that may help you feel better is sex, either with your partner, or (oh yes, we’re going there!) with yourself! 

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How to Respond to Covid-19 Grief

4/6/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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Are you feeling that the world has changed so much?  Are you feeling helpless?  Are you feeling sad?  You may not be just depressed; you may be grieving. The grief response happens when there are significant changes in life, when things will not go back to the way they used to be, when there is a loss of normalcy, a loss of connection, when there is worry or fear, and all of this is hitting us in a short period of time.  

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It's Okay If You Just Survived Today

4/1/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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You’ve probably been bombarded with articles about how you should use your time in self-isolation to better yourself (learn a language, play an instrument, etc.). However, this can be hard for a lot of people. We are feeling stressed and anxious about what is happening in the world, and for some people that isn't easy to overcome. 

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Children in Isolation: How are Co-Parents Handling this?

3/27/2020

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By: Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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​I don’t have answers, only thoughts. I’m not a lawyer, but I do speak with a lot of people about relationships and family dynamics. Recently, with everything happening in the world, I’ve been wondering how co-parents are handling shared custody and access regarding children that are currently in isolation; after all, some children have more than one family. 

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Surviving Isolation with Your Partner

3/23/2020

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By: Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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The idea of surviving isolation with your partner may spur mixed emotions. We are with our partners because we fell in love, so much so, that we have committed ourselves to this other person completely. Well, maybe not completely. Let’s get real: We love our partners, but sometimes too much of a good thing is, as they say, too much. Relationships still require a sense of individuality and independence. We all need our space - space is healthy! However, we may be finding that we have less space from our partner when many of us are spending more time at home. Here are a few ideas on how to cope with increased togetherness:

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Tough Times Call for Mindful Self-Compassion

3/19/2020

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By: Seija Grant, Med CP, RP
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​Wow! Things are feeling a little chaotic and overwhelming, and certainly anxiety-provoking out there. I am not immune to that as a therapist, and was thinking about what can be done to ease some of the mental (and physical) tension in our community.  One such skill that can be cultivated and applied during these tough times is ‘Mindful Self-Compassion’ (MSC).  I realize this may be a new concept for many of you, so I will give a brief overview of what this is and how this may be helpful during this tense time.

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