By Dr. Jillian Glasgow Heading back to school this fall is complicated, to say the least. With all the new rules and uncertainty, there are undoubtedly pages of advice and resources we can give at this time. But to keep this short, here are just a few suggestions to help parents stay balanced and support […]
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The Necessity of Accumulating Positive Experiences
By Jenny Gomez, M.A Yesterday, my partner encouraged me to go for a long bike ride through the trails of our local beach. It was a beautiful day, and the warm sun on my face and the lovely, cool breeze was so restorative. I can still envision the lush, green leaves along the path, the […]
Join Us! Recovery Night on August 27th at 7 PM.
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.
Quitting is Winning: How DBT Strategies can Help You Quit Smoking
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 […]
Stage 3 Re-Opening: Are we really out of the woods yet?
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, […]
How Having Enough Fun Can Help You Stop Emotional Eating
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 […]
Coming Out
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 […]
Sexual Fluidity
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, […]
Embracing Play this Summer
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 […]
“THAT’S A WRAP!”: Conversations to have with your teen at the end of the school year
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 […]
Free Adolescent Parent Group Session – Supporting Your Child During COVID-19
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 […]
The ABC’s of Being a BLM Ally
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. […]
Free Session – Supporting your Young Adult Children during COVID-19!
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 […]
Athletes and Motivation during a Pandemic
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 […]
Light in Times of Darkness
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 […]
A Daily Dose of Dialectics
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 […]
Children and Adolescents’ Technology Use During the Pandemic
By Dr. Christine Sloss and Laura Davidson We are aware that during this time of social distancing and being at home, children and adolescents are bored and isolated, and so are spending much more time than usual on technology. Technology is an important part of their culture and generation, and has been a tremendous aid […]
Love in the Time of COVID-19
By Gibran Rodriguez de los Reyes Now that we are all several weeks into social distancing practices and mostly following stay at home recommendations, many couples residing together may admittedly be struggling with increasing irritability and tension towards one another. These two factors may be correlated or promote inevitable arguments. These unprecedented times that we are […]
Grief and Adolescents during COVID-19: Their Loss is Real Too.
By Dr. Michele Locke In just a blink, the world changed. At the heart of this crisis, we are focused on protecting the most vulnerable. Physically, it is clear who meets that criteria. The news continues to highlight that MOST younger people do not have serious symptoms if infected with COVID-19 and that we need […]
Resilience: The ways to enhance this critical skill in sports
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 […]