Impact of COVID 19 on Youth
My son told me that other day children must be protected at all costs during the pandemic – they are the future of this world. It was an…
Anxiety and Stress Management Blog Series: Enhancing Distress Tolerance
Welcome to another blog within our Anxiety and Stress Management Blog Series. I wanted to share some ways that we can think about…
Anxiety and Stress Management Blog Series: Challenging Negative Thoughts
As winter marches on and we continue to be challenged by pandemic lockdowns and new COVID-19 variants, I thought a blog series focused on…
An invitation to a Coping Skills Workshop
Given the challenges of the ongoing pandemic and the long winter months, Forward Thinking Psychological Services is running a Coping…
New Year New You? How To Make Long Term Changes!
As the calendar turned over to January 1, 2021 there were likely many emotions this year – relief (good bye 2020!!), hope (will there be…
Is my mind playing tricks on me, or have I had a genuine experience?
Have you ever thought you heard your name being called out, only to find no one there? Did you ever sense a presence in the room when you…
What If…When Worrying Seems to Never Stop
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the best treatment interventions known to help individuals who are experiencing ongoing worrie
Colder Weather and Enhanced Restrictions: How do Families Cope?
7 months into Covid-19, how can we continue to cope? Here are some ways that we can navigate and enhance our couple and family relationships
OCD Subtypes: Taboo Thoughts
It is a well-researched fact that everyone experiences unwanted intrusive thoughts. In this article, Dr. Marlene talks about what it is like
Contamination OCD: It’s about what the contamination means
Let’s look into the contamination OCD subtype. What goes on in the mind of someone with this subtype? How do they feel? What can they do?
Can Mindfulness Help Us Move Forward When Time Seems to Stand Still?
During this pandemic, how can we practice mindfulness? Let’s look into how we can experience transitions when time seems to stand still.
Exposure and Response Prevention Work for OCD – You Want ME to do WHAT?
Engaging with triggers in your world that cause urges and desires to perform rituals or compulsions.