https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bwrisptgtxq7q9v2/Sierrah_Podcast_29emiu.mp3 In this episode, we sit down with Justin Michel, CEO of Building Bridges Psychotherapy and Affordable Therapy Ontario, a passionate advocate for accessible mental…
The Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto has reported that while mental illness accounts for roughly 10% of the disease burden in…
Whether knowingly or unknowingly trauma is something that we have all come in contact with. Maybe personally, through a family member or friend, or perhaps…
Imagine an approach to trauma work that follows a subtle symphony of sensations in the face, head, and neck. This is the fascinating world of…
If you’ve ever been intrigued by how trauma impacts the body, or if you’re searching for effective ways to navigate anxiety and stress, then this…
Evidence-based mental health care services are largely inaccessible to those who need it. Marginalized populations, as well as those who are unemployed or at-risk, tend…
Click here to view our podcast channel! Jennifer Thomson is a registered psychotherapist who specializes working with the LGBTQ+ community. In today’s episode, Jennifer and…
Psychedelics are hallucinogens which have historically been used for ritual purposes and to facilitate spiritual experiences. They have been used recreationally to enhance sensory perceptions…
Listen in on an episode of “Other People’s Problems” and it may feel as though you’re prying, possibly even intrusive and uncomfortable. That’s because you…
“Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed” by writer and therapist Lori Gottlieb is a memoir exploring the…
Dr. Robert T Muller, psychotherapist and leading expert in the field of trauma, is hosting two upcoming workshops in the UK. One workshop will be held…
A friend of mine, Sigourney (name changed), once told me she would never see a therapist who wouldn’t hug her. Adamant that non-sexual touch in…
Individuals open up in a short film about their early experiences with therapy: first feeling trepidation or reluctance, and then feeling relief or catharsis. In…
A victim of prolonged physical and sexual torture at the hands of her father, Brenda (name changed) was suicidal for thirty-five years. Her life was…
In 2008, Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped while documenting the civil war in Somalia. After 460 days of repeated beatings, rapes, and other abuses…
It seems intuitive. Psychologically adjusted clinicians should provide better psychotherapy. Aside from the stressors of their own daily life, therapists face the emotional struggles and…
The suicide of a celebrity comes as a shock to fans. In the wake of Robin Williams’ death, there was an outpouring of grief. But…
Starting therapy can be an anxiety-provoking experience that is intensified by uncertainty about what happens during the actual sessions. In an interview with two clinical…
One of the most challenging areas of psychotherapy is in treating individuals who have sexually offended. Therapy methods for this population are often controversial….
Parents often feel guilty, siblings may feel pushed aside, and the ill adolescent may worry that everyone is against her. Conflicts arise around food, eating,…
