Mental Health and COVID-19
I wrote this after having taken some time to allow myself to process the panic and calm my own central nervous system, allowing...
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Lisa Shouldice MA, RP, CCP, Psychotherapy Clinic
Individual, Couple & Family Counselling / Psychotherapy
Blog
Blog
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- Jun 1, 2017
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Conscious Couples
The idea of Conscious Couples has been getting thrown around a lot lately. I even use the idea/concept in my work with couples now,...
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- Jun 1, 2017
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Self-care is Not a Luxury
I am so excited at this time of year when I open my Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts to see lots of articles, links and Blogs...
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- Aug 1, 2016
- 2 min
Strength in Healing
When we decide to enter a therapeutic relationship and begin a healing journey, we often begin by talking about self-care and coping....
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- Sep 1, 2015
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Self Harm and Teens
Do You Have a Sensitive Teen? Self-Harm and Finding a Path To Self-care Self-harm is often a big, scary word for parents. So I wanted to...
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- Jun 1, 2015
- 2 min
Aboriginal Genocide: History Does NOT Have To Repeat Itself
I read an article from the Globe and Mail last night that is currently circulating on social media sites as of yesterday. The...
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- Jun 1, 2015
- 3 min
Hirise Article: Anxiety and Its Impact On Our Daily Lives
Do you frequently worry and feel panicky with a racing heart? You may be experiencing anxiety. 12% of Canadians suffer from some type of...
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- Jun 1, 2015
- 1 min
Movie Inside Out and Emotional Intelligence
I went to the opening night of the Disney-Pixar Movie Inside Out, last night. What a fabulous production! It was laugh out loud funny,...
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- Jun 1, 2015
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LGBT and Self-injury
This morning I am taking the time to read "Freedom From Self-Harm- Overcoming Self-Injury with Skills from DBT and Other Treatmenents by...
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- Jun 1, 2015
- 2 min
Having A Healthy Family When Mental Health Issues are on the Rise
We live in a world where 20% of Canadians will be challenged by a mental health issue at some point in their lifetime. Most Canadians are...
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- May 1, 2015
- 1 min
What Makes Marriage Last?
I have been rereading a well-known book by a pioneer in marital research, John Gottman. He has spent his career researching marriage and...
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- May 1, 2015
- 1 min
How I Feel About Being a Psychotherapist
Today I will practice what I preach and send gratitude out to the universe! I am so lucky to be a therapist. I knew I wanted to be a...
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- May 1, 2015
- 1 min
How Was Your Mother's Day? What Is Your Role In Supporting Your Partner When the Relationship With M
Picture it….Mother’s Day and you’re going in the in-laws to “celebrate”, but your partner’s relationship with their mother is a bit of a...
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- Apr 1, 2015
- 2 min
New Canadians Stress and Depression
Article currently published in April edition of Hi-Rise Community Newspaper Canada’s new immigrant population faces myriad challenges...
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- Apr 1, 2015
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Anxiety & Meditation
Anxiety is like a temperature. A temperature tells you there is an infection or virus in your body. Anxiety is your body’s way of telling...
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- Apr 1, 2015
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10 Questions to Test Your Relationship!
Is your relationship healthy? Do you need to work on intimacy with your partner? Take the test! 10 questions to help you figure out if...
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- Apr 1, 2015
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Gratitude Meditation
Try this! See how it makes you feel. Observe if your day goes differently. I surrender to the universal, guiding, healing and loving...
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- Apr 1, 2015
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Feelings and Grounding
The best way to deal with difficult feeling is to “sit” with them for awhile. Not to get stuck and stay there for too long, but to learn...
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- Apr 1, 2015
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Writing/Journalling for Mental Wellness
When you are having intense feelings or going through a time of transformation, undergoing lots of changes, writing or journalling can be...
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- Mar 1, 2015
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LGBT Coming Out to Family & Friends
Coming Out to Family & Friends Wow! Congratulations on making this decision! But isn’t it terrifying too?! Every experience of deciding...
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