By: Nicole Lancaster, RP DBT ACES (Accepting the Challenges of Employment and Self-sufficiency) is a group for individuals who have completed a full round of a DBT skills group, or are in the process of doing so, and are looking for more support working towards...
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Navigating Uncertainty: Finding Your Way Forward Without a Road Map
By: Sara Carpentier, MSW, RSW Life often comes in seasons. There are times of increased stress and times of greater ease. Those periods where everything feels less stable and more unpredictable can be especially difficult to navigate. Of course, we all want to know...
Coping with Stress and Anxiety: DBT Strategies for Teens
BY: Erica Rodrigues, MA Teen years can be overwhelming with trying to balance school pressures, extracurricular commitments, social challenges, and parental expectations. Everyone experiences stress and anxiety when they have a lot on their plate. However, for some,...
Building Resilience Through the ABC PLEASE Skills in DBT: Managing Stress with a Strong Foundation
By: Lisa Donnelly, MSW, RSW As a therapist, one of the key things I work on with my clients is building resilience—the ability to effectively handle and bounce back from life's stressors. One powerful tool that can help individuals strengthen their emotional...
Grief: Navigating the Waves of Loss with DBT Skills
By: Jyotsna Makhijani, M.Sc., RP(Q) Grief is often described as a storm that sweeps through our lives, leaving us feeling battered and adrift. But for many, the experience of grief is less like a single tempest and more like the unrelenting ebb and flow of ocean...
Connection Before Correction: Shaping Behaviours in Children with Empathy and Understanding
By: Varenya Kuhathaas, MSW, RSW Parenting young children is filled with ups and downs, joys and challenges. One of the most effective strategies for guiding behaviours is “Connection before Correction”. This approach encourages parents to focus on the bond and...
New Year’s Resolutions
By: Alyson Dudley, MSW, RSW The end of 2024 is fast approaching, and it may cause our thoughts to drift to how we can improve our lives, including making New Year’s Resolutions. It can be helpful to consider making these commitments not only at the start of the year,...