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By: Dr. Christine Sloss, Ph.d, C.Psych We, at Broadview Psychology, have long worked with individuals with mental health issues and who have struggled for a period of time with suicidal thoughts, urges and behaviour.  We make it our mission, through DBT, to help these individuals to live and to build lives worth living.  And I […]

By: Alyson Dudley, MSW The DBT ACCEPTS skill can be used during crisis situations or stressful circumstances when we attempt to not make a situation worse and want to temporarily distract ourselves until our strong emotions subside. As with many DBT skills, ACCEPTS is an acronym, which outlines the different ways in which we can […]

By Adanna Anucha, MSW Art is the expression of the mind and soul – it is pain, suffering, love, joy and the range of human experience. When we partake in an artistic process, we are transported into a state where we are liberated from the shackles that bind us, and free to express our thoughts, […]

Broadview Psychology is hosting our next free webinar on Friday, November 25th at 12:00pm on Mindfulness Practice. Register by filling out the form below!

By Danicia Clarke, B.A Practising mindfulness takes many shapes and goes by many names, but what is most fascinating of all, is the idea that we have the innate ability to access this human quality. Simply being aware of our inner and outer experiences is important to incorporate into our lifestyle, and one great way […]

By Shawna Allen, MA Validation is the act of letting someone else know that their experience is real. Validation is an important part of letting kids know that you understand them, their emotions, and their thoughts. Being understood helps a child feel connected and supported. When a child is understood, it helps them accept their […]

By: Rayna Edels, M.Ed What does “termination” refer to in the context of therapy? Termination is the final stage of therapy where clients have the opportunity to apply the skills they have learnt in their environments, without the routine support from their therapist. For some, this is an exciting experience. They have finally “graduated” and […]

By Olivia Provost-Walker, MA Seasonal changes can serve as an invitation for us to slow down and reflect, especially as we enter autumn and winter with their colder temperatures. Nature enters into its cycle of rest, leaves change and fall, animals prepare to hibernate, and we say goodbye to the excitement of summer and enter […]

By: Kat Matchett, M.A. If you have ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), you likely struggle more than other people with many types of self-regulation skills, including regulating your emotions. Both children and adults with ADHD tend to have faster, stronger, and longer lasting emotional reactions than other people would in a similar situation. You may experience your […]

By: Naiara Perin Darim, M.Psy Dealing with loss usually looks and feels different from our expectations and presentations in talk shows, on social media and in books. The prospected following of the five famous stages of grief linearly and continuously may cause suffering and concern instead of insight. Fitting in the pattern is comforting for […]

By: Bronwyn Ueberholz, BA The month of September, for a lot of us, is usually associated with back to school and back to a busy routine!  This transition can be quite stressful, especially following the relaxed August bliss. It’s important, during this time, not to get carried away with social and work obligations and to […]

By: Leann Lapp, Ph.D, C.Psych. In the month leading up to World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2022, more and more messages about mental health will arise in popular media. Awareness campaigns such as World Mental Health Day or Bell Let’s Talk are helpful in that they push back against stigma and discrimination, which remain […]

By Kevin Chiao In philosophy, dialectic is a method of discovering truth by discussing, recognizing, and considering ideas that are opposed to each other. Dialectics recognize that there can be multiple truths that can co-exist within a single situation. Identifying and recognizing seemingly conflicting perspectives can allow us to move towards an integration and synthesis […]

Broadview Psychology is hosting a free Health Anxiety Webinar! Register by filling out this form.

By Amy Tran, M.A. We are in the full swing of summer, which means school is OUT. The freedom and ability to sleep in can be an exciting change for many children and adolescents at first, but after a while, some youth may find themselves getting into a slump. Why? Summer means ….. No school […]

By Alanna Singer, M.A. Human beings experience a range of emotions- they are with us from day to day, and from moment to moment. When our emotions become too intense, they can get it in the way of doing the things we need to in our daily life, or they can impact our behaviours, leading […]

By Andrea De Bartolo, B.Sc. Each of us can see and feel the impact that COVID-19 had on millions of people over the past couple of years. Personal stories of families struggling, children dealing with the uncertainty of their future, and foreign issues across the world. Among many things, these two years have brought to […]

By: Alyson Dudley, RSW The end of school can be complicated for many families as students are wrapping up year end assignments, preparing for exams and making plans for the summer. This can at times lead to conflict between family members due to stress and differing expectations. DBT skills that could be helpful for parents: […]

Tamara Meixner, Ph.D., C.Psych Productive moments feel good. Momentum towards a goal begets motivation for continued action and infuses us with a sense of satisfaction, accomplishment, and even mastery. And yet, procrastination – delaying or postponing an intended action – is an incredibly common struggle. Why is it that we delay doing the things we […]

By: Agustina Jorquera, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist It’s summer time – almost. Many of us may be taking time off work, off school and off of regular routine that has been established for almost 10 months! We may find it appropriate to be more flexible with our relationship toward time and daily structure. Breaking routines and […]