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We invite clients at Broadview Psychology to join us for a Recovery Evening! This is an opportunity to listen to adolescents and young adults share their experiences with recovery. The event will be free of charge. Please see the flyer below for more information. If you would like to attend, please kindly RSVP to admin@broadviewpsychology.com.

By Gibran Rodriguez de los Reyes, M.A. So, smoking is harmful. And it can also kill you. Groundbreaking, right? Not really. In my professional practice and personal life, I have yet to come across a smoker who is not aware of the detrimental effects of commercial tobacco on their health. It is common knowledge that […]

By Beheshta Taheri Are you feeling stressed out as Ontario enters Stage 3 of its framework for re-opening the province? Either way, you are not alone. While some are excited about larger social gatherings, or being able to enjoy more varied dining experiences, or finally partaking at their local gym or yoga studio, for others, […]

By Alida Iacobellis MHSc RD What do you do for fun? ⁠⁠If you can’t answer that question relatively quickly, there is a good chance your life is lacking pleasure. ⁠ If you’re the kind of person who is always working towards the next thing whether it’s acing that math test, working late to go above […]

By Imogen Sloss Coming out as someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community is a challenging process. The first and hardest step may be in sifting through your potentially confusing emotions, thoughts and attractions, to determine your identity. There is much pressure on young people today to figure out and label their identity, such […]

By Dr. Christine Sloss As a result of PRIDE and other forms of advocacy, there is greater acceptance for sexually and gender diversity in Canada. Thankfully, adolescents and young adults are more free to explore their gender and sexual identity in our modern context.  With so much emphasis on determining one’s identity and coming out, […]

By Angie Massey-Garrison, M.A., OCT Play is important to child development, especially unstructured or free play (self-directed; not organized or goal-oriented). However, due to increasing academic pressures and busy schedules, the amount of play time in families has been steadily decreasing. Researchers have demonstrated a link in the rise of mental health problems in young […]

By Aranda Wingsiong It is natural for your teen to feel some anxiety as you bring up topics related to school at the end of the year. That said, it is important to guide them through evaluating their experiences so that you can help them with setting short-term and long-term goals. Below are a list […]

We will be hosting a free one-off session for Parents of Adolescents on how to support adolescents in the summer during COVID-19. This is an opportunity for parent clients at Broadview to ask questions about parenting strategies and ways to support their child(ren) this summer, amidst the pandemic. The virtual session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd from 7:30pm to 9 […]

By Dr. Jillian Glasgow As I observed the civil unrest that occurred in the wake of the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, I had a sequence of different reactions. At first I was horrified, and would shake my head sadly when I saw videos or posts on social media or the news. […]

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a free, one-off session for Parents of Young Adults (17+) on  Wednesday June 3rd from 6:30-8:00 pm. This session is an opportunity for you to ask questions on ways how to guide and support your children during COVID-19. Please note that this session will be […]

By Dr. Leann Lapp Practices and competitions have been put on hold for most sports, and in many cases, cancelled altogether, so it’s safe to say that many athletes are struggling with motivation.  And while some are taking this challenge in stride, others are starting to question what this decrease in motivation means about their […]

By Lynn Nguyen Whether you are watching TV, scrolling through social media or listening on a streaming service, it has been near impossible these past few months to use technology without encountering the words COVID-19 or Coronavirus. While it is important to keep yourself informed on the subject matter, the constant intake of COVID-19 information […]

By Dr. Jillian Glasgow I sit down to write this blog post as it is snowing outside in the middle of May, perhaps the perfect time to be writing about entering the paradox of the dialectic. It reminds me that winter is not quite done with us yet – one last hurrah before it’s gone […]

By Dr. Leann Lapp and Laura Davidson Athletes of all sorts face a wide range of physiological, emotional and physical stressors impacting their overall performance and passion for their sport. Some of these stressors include injuries, performance slumps, organizational conflicts, career transitions, pressure to perform, and many more. These stressors can be detrimental towards the […]

In 2007, a boy in grade 9 was bullied at school for wearing a pink shirt. In response to this, David Shepherd and Travis Price, two of his school peers, began a protest by handing out pink shirts to the boys in their school. This kind and supportive act sparked Pink Shirt day, which is […]

The human experience can be profoundly beautiful and meaningful, yet it inevitably involves moments of suffering. During times of pain and suffering, we often treat ourselves in a way we would never treat someone we love and respect. In fact, for many, being self-critical may come more naturally than being compassionate or kind. We may […]

Adolescents meet increasing social demands as they age.  They have to navigate relationships in the classroom, during community and extracurricular activities, within social media, and when gaming,  Unfortunately, they frequently fear and sometimes experience criticism, judgment, and rejection.  Sadly, some adolescents have negative social experiences in which they feel embarrassed and ashamed.  These experiences or […]