It is January. A time to refresh and plan for a fulfilling year in 2024. How can we go about that? ACT interventions can provide you with strategies and techniques to focus on what matters to you most in life. Focusing on our mental health can improve our relationships, mood, energy, activities and overall quality…
It is soon the start of a new year. 2024 is just around the corner! How do you want to engage in mental health and wellness as the calendar turns over? Are you thinking about starting mental health counselling? With the arrival of each new year, we are provided with an opportunity to reflect on…
Why Consider Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioural (I-CBT) Therapy? Many individuals experience symptoms of OCD throughout their lifetime. In fact, we know that approximately 1% of the global population experiences such symptoms, which translates into approximately 70 million folks throughout the world. There are likely even more people who experience such symptoms but have not yet received…
Adolescent mental health is affected by many different factors.. These include academic pressures, peer challenges as well as family relationships. In this blog, we will discuss how online therapy can benefit adolescent mental health and empower youth to regain a strong sense of security and wellness. Redefining Adolescent Mental Health Support: The Rise of Online…
Introduction It is that time of the year again. September rolls around and school begins. For adolescents, teens and parents this can be a stressful time of the year. New beginnings and transitions are exciting. But can also bring with them feelings of discomfort and anxiety. For teens with OCD and anxiety, it can be especially…
OCD Prevalence in Adolescents OCD is a commonly experienced psychiatric illness. Research has demonstrated that OCD has been found in 1% to 4% of individuals (including children, adolescents and adults) throughout the world. Individuals with OCD are often impacted in terms of education, work and social relationships. OCD may start in childhood and approximately 8…
Introduction What is Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)? Read this blog to learn more about OCD, OCD therapy and the types of CBT approaches to treatment. CBT therapy is an evidence-based treatment approach for individuals suffering from symptoms of OCD. And now people have access to a different type of CBT treatment for OCD. Read…
Introduction to Online Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Have you thought about starting online Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD treatment? If you are considering this, you are not alone! Many people are turning to online therapy sessions as they are effective, accessible, and convenient. If you want to learn more about online CBT sessions for OCD treatment,…
Introduction to Teletherapy for OCD Treatment OCD treatment can be conducted through online therapy sessions. And it can also be conducted during in-person therapy. However, there are many advantages to online OCD therapy. We will be talking about the benefits of online OCD treatment in this blog. We will also talk about many other aspects…
What type of therapist is best for OCD? So, you have made the decision to begin OCD therapy! Once you want to begin therapy, you definitely want to make sure you find the right OCD therapist. It can be difficult to make the decision to start any type of therapy. Whether you are an adult…
OCD Symptoms in Teens Many individuals will experience symptoms of OCD over the course of their lifetime. Teen OCD therapy can help adolescents when OCD symptoms occur for them. In Canada alone, almost 1% of individuals have been diagnosed with OCD. A variety of OCD symptoms may be experienced by any one person. Whenever experiencing…
What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can impact both adults, adolescents and children. Treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder is very important to access. A study conducted in 2018 revealed the prevalence of OCD being diagnosed in Canada was close to 1% (0.93%). This is a significant portion of the population. According to the Diagnostic…
