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Can You Do CBT Therapy on Your Own?

Can You Do CBT Therapy on Your Own?

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has long been a superstar in the mental-health world. You hear about it on YouTube, in podcasts, on TikTok; Canadian clinics rely on it, insurance plans cover it, and scientific studies cite it as one of the…

The Power to be You

A colorful pyramid diagram of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. From bottom to top: Red layer: Physiological needs (air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, reproduction) Orange layer: Safety needs (personal security, employment, resources, health, property) Yellow layer: Love and belonging (friendship, intimacy, family, sense of connection) Green layer: Esteem (respect, self-esteem, status, recognition, strength, freedom) Blue layer at the top: Self-actualization (desire to become the most that one can be) Title below reads "Maslow's hierarchy of needs".

One of the things I love the most about psychology is its scope of application. On the one hand, it studies and treats the maladaptive and pathological side of our experiences as human beings and on the other hand, it…

When Do We Need a Therapist?

Shelf hanging from the wall

Article written by Claudia Lanuza, Practicum counsellor at Conscientia Counselling. ———————– Many people wonder, When do we need a therapist? They may question whether their problems are “serious enough” to seek therapy. However, mental health is just as important as…

Why is Change so Hard

Cartoon of a green caterpillar sitting at a small table facing a majestic galaxy-winged butterfly. The caterpillar says, "YOU'VE CHANGED," and the butterfly replies, "WE'RE SUPPOSED TO." The scene humorously illustrates personal growth and transformation.

Many of us are very uncomfortable with change, and even when we are ready and want to, we find that it is very hard to do or stick with it. Our brains, as well as our bodies, get stuck in…

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