Being a young adult is already full of pressure—from figuring out who you are to managing school, work, and relationships. If you’ve experienced sexual trauma, those pressures can feel even heavier. You might find yourself constantly on edge, disconnected from your body, avoiding closeness, or…
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or the holiday season, the upcoming weeks are likely filled with various events and family gatherings. Some may bring joy, while others can be stressful and triggering. It’s crucial to remember that you can’t change how other people act but…
Ontario-wide child exploitation investigation has led to more than 100 people being charged. It’s likely that you have heard of the recent news that an Ontario-wise child exploitation investigation has led to more than 100 people being charged. If you haven’t, here’s a recap: The…
Our bodies are fascinating. They have a built-in survival mechanism that is automatically set off when we are faced with danger. This is an incredibly intelligent system that in a matter of seconds assesses the situation and selects the most adaptive of four options –…
This week we focus on the Myth that couples therapy is for “failed” relationships. The ones with serious problems that couples on the brink of divorce find themselves in. Before we go any further, I’d like to point out that those who are separating or…
Couples therapy, also referred to as couples counselling, marriage therapy, marriage counselling, relationship therapy, or relationship counselling is therapy that happens between a couple and a therapist. In couples therapy, the client is the relationship, and the purpose is to unite both partners into solving…
Emilia Pacholec Trauma Therapy for Sexual Assault Finding the right therapist can be difficult. Finding the right therapist who offers the right type of therapy for you can be even more difficult. When looking for therapy, nothing is more important than finding a therapist who…
Siding with the Enemy & Other Relationship Faux Pas Have you ever approached your partner with a problem — let’s say you got a reprimand at work for being late — and they swoop in and try to fix the problem for you — “how about next time you turn your…
Emilia Pacholec The First Therapy Appointment — What to Expect Pictured: A young woman engages in a virtual/online therapy appointment. Photo sturti by from Getty Images Signature on Canva So you found a therapist, you mustered up the courage to get in touch, and you scheduled your first therapy…