Broadview Psychology Blog and Webinars

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 […]

By Olivia Provost-Walker For many, the month of May is synonymous with early summer blooms, long weekends, and notably, Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day like many holidays can bring up challenging memories, emotions, and reactions, especially as media inundates us with ads and reminders to purchase gifts for mom. For those of us who have complex […]

By: Zonaira Chaudhry, MSW RSW What is Stress Stress as a notion does not currently have a universally defined criterion. It exists and manifests in many forms depending on the individual. Hence, the biopsychosocial model best describes the concept as it uniquely situates itself within the person. Representing the internal (bio), external (social) and the […]

Dr. Sharon Chan, C.Psych, Ph.D. For families that struggle with changing difficult behaviours, reviewing principles of B.F. Skinner’s operant conditioning can be helpful. While concepts in operant conditioning are simple to understand from a theoretical point, they can often be some of the most difficult to execute in day-to-day life because their proper implementation requires […]

By Kevin Chiao, MEd Every year in beginning of April, many countries and communities in east Asia observe Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as Ching Ming Festival (清明節). Individuals and families commemorate the day by visiting resting places of ancestors and deceased loved ones and show respect and remembrance through a wide range of rituals […]

By: Gibran Rodriguez, MA Every February, Canadians and Americans alike celebrate Black History Month to honour the legacy, triumphs and struggles of Black communities in North America. In the spirit of commemorating the contributions of Black scientists and scholars in advancing knowledge and technology, this time, we will talk about a quintessential figure in the […]

By Andrea De Bartolo February is often a time focused on connections and relationships. With January behind us, now is a great time to build up a strong support system that will last for the rest of 2022 and beyond. It can be daunting to start this task. Knowing what to say and who to […]

By Beheshta Taheri As of next month, we’ll be entering the second year of a global pandemic, which has literally changed the face of the world as we once knew it. Several weeks into the first year of Covid-19 restrictions, I wrote a blog about pandemic fatigue and how it was taking a toll on […]

By: Agustina Jorquera, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist The holiday season has passed and a common ritual for many people is to practice goal setting for the New Year. For some of us, this period is about reflecting on attitudes and ways of living that we may like to carry forward while considering creating changes in other […]

Alyson Dudley, MSW, RSW With the start of a new year, like many people, I’ve started to think about what a new year will look like. We’ve been coping with living in a pandemic world for several years and with the addition of the Omicron variant, there is an overall sense of burnout and a […]

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering a virtual OCD skills group starting Monday, January 17th, 2022. If you are interested in registering please email intake@broadviewpsychology.com or phone 647-348-5140.

Marlyse Bergstra             You may have noticed the barrage of new shows appearing on Netflix and Crave lately that are alllll about sex. Sex Education. Sex/Life. The Sex Lives of College Girls. There is an amazing movement towards open communication about sex and increased sex positivity in society.             As much as I appreciate that […]

Stephanie Voth, MSW RSW The holiday season is upon us and with it can bring feelings of sadness, grief, and loneliness. At the same time, the holiday season can also be a meaningful and significant time of year when we acknowledge and express gratitude for what we have and the people in our communities who […]

By Olivia Provost-Walker (M.A.) When I first heard of the idea of mindfulness, an image of myself sitting on the ground, with my eyes closed, experiencing stillness and silence arose in my mind. This image, peaceful as it looked, was very unfamiliar and though I was open to trying it, I wondered whether this version […]

By Alanna Singer, M.A. It’s that time of year again.. it’s starting to cool down, the days are getting shorter, and in the midst of our ever-mercurial weather, I have found myself feeling tired and sluggish, wishing time away until the winter break… “I only need to get through the next couple of months and […]