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In my last blog, I explored the stages of restorative couples therapy after the trauma of an affair and the importance of establishing...

Lying is a typical response to trauma. It may be seen as an act of self-preservation, allowing us to cope with the pain and fear of...

Does uncertainty cause an allergic reaction within you? Being intolerant of uncertainty can cause problems since it leads to a lot of...

On March 20, 2020, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers “strongly recommended” that all non-essential social...

Expanding Our Therapy Team and Services: A Commitment to Holistic Well-being In today's fast-paced world, mental health issues have...

“Where you look affects how you feel…” - Dr. David Grand At Ian Robertson Therapy & Counselling, we are happy to announce that we now...

“If you want to improve the world, start by making people feel safe.” — Dr. Stephen Porges The Safe and Sound Protocol is a non-invasive...

Nurses are constantly challenged, especially through these difficult times of a pandemic with what they experience and the significant...

"To live oneself means: to be one’s own task. Never say that it is a pleasure to be oneself. It will be no joy but a long suffering,...

It's a common question that is asked - "are you a Giver or Taker?" It may seem like an easy question to answer but it could be more...

So what is the Fawning effect? The 'Fawning' effect can best be described as an instinctual response associated with the need to avoid as...

The inner effects of addictive behaviours cause tremendous suffering. Knowing the science behind addiction can help those addicted to...

Recently I have been reflecting deeper as to how we are moving in the direction of de-stigmatizing mental health with our communities and...

Have you ever been in a workplace environment, maybe your morning meeting, and you see your colleagues start to make awkward sighs or...

When parents separate, the higher the conflict goes, the more children are emotionally affected. Children are forced into having to...

Have you ever heard 'I know this and it didn't work' or 'I've tried this and nothing changed?’ In this current climate of so many...

Ok, let's start with the facts; Cell phones are addictive. Every time you hear 'ping' - notification flash, ding and so many other sounds...

Our intimate relationships can have a direct and profound impact on our mood. We feel our partners even when our brain is not even aware....

For many, work plays a critical role in our life. This role can be either positive, meaningful and connected or negative, lacking meaning...

Mental health related issues seem to be increasing throughout the world at an alarming rate. What seems to still drive the theory of...