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Taking Things Personally: Understanding and Overcoming
How not to take things personally In our daily lives, it's common to encounter situations where we feel hurt or offended by others'...
Ron Depner
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Understanding How Media Shapes Body Perception
Understanding the connection between media representation and body perception is crucial as it influences our daily lives and mental health.
Therapy Place
20 hours ago4 min read
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Exploring the Depths: Understanding the Complexities of Low Self-Worth and How to Overcome Them
The journey to rebuilding your self-worth will take time, but it is achievable. If you’re facing these difficulties, know that you are not a
Therapy Place
Jan 283 min read
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Learning to Love Your Body: A Journey toward a Healthy Body Image
As a Registered Dietitian and Therapist I get asked all the time “how can I love my body” or “why is it so hard for me to like my body”
Kaitlyn Franklin
Jan 33 min read
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Understanding Body Image and Self-Esteem: A Journey Towards Self-Acceptance
Our relationship with food, with our body, with our SELVES.
Ron Depner
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Trauma Relief with EMDR: An overview
Understanding EMDR: A path to healing
Ron Depner
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Thanksgiving and the Science of Gratitude: A Clinical Perspective
What does a thankful heart do for your mental health?
Ron Depner
Oct 12, 20244 min read
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Feeling Alone in The Modern Age
Why are so many of us struggling with loneliness? And what can be done about it?
Ron Depner
Oct 5, 20242 min read
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Power of the Mind: Placebo and Nocebo
What is Nocebo effect and why is it relevant in mental health?
Joseph Blackburn
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Unveiling the Healing Journey: Counselling in Nanaimo, BC
Discover the transformative power of counselling at The Therapy Place in Nanaimo, BC. Our experienced psychotherapists specialize in depress
The Therapy Place Team
Jul 6, 20242 min read
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We're Hiring!!!
Are you a therapist/counsellor looking for a clinic to call home? We are looking for a masters-level counsellor to join our clinic...
Ron Depner
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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A Guide on How to Choose the Right Counsellor for You
Embarking on a journey towards mental and emotional well-being is a courageous and commendable decision. Seeking the help of a counsellor...
Therapy Place
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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Navigating Life Transitions
Advice for individuals who are going through major life changes such as a job loss, divorce, or retirement. Life is a journey filled with...
Ron Depner
Nov 9, 20233 min read
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Riding out the storm with our wise mind
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic modality that was originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan as a treatment for...
Joseph Blackburn
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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Introducing Our Most recent Counsellor, Rachael
We are excited to announce the arrival of our latest Registered Clinical Counsellor, Rachael Nga O'Mahony! A graduate of City University...
The Therapy Place Team
Oct 17, 20231 min read
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DBT In Action: Self-Soothing using the Five Senses
In the Distress Tolerance module of DBT, clients learn to self-soothe. We can do this by engaging the five senses, which help us become...
Joseph Blackburn
Oct 17, 20231 min read
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Coping with Trauma: Advice for Healing and Recovery, including symptom relief tips
Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can have a lasting impact on an individual's life. It can result from a variety of events,...
The Therapy Place Team
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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Brain-Derived Neurotropic Factor: A Pathway Through Depression
What is BDNF? Maybe you’ve heard about brain plasticity - the ability of the brain to adapt and form new connections. The brains of...
Joseph Blackburn
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Self-Care Strategies and Techniques
What is self-care? Any action - or non-action - which contributes to the maintenance or improvement of your overall well-being can be...
Joseph Blackburn
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Managing Anger: Strategies for taming the inner dragon
Anger is a natural human emotion, but when left unmanaged, it can lead to destructive consequences for ourselves and those around us....
The Therapy Place Team
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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