Kevin Hamdullahpur, M.Sc., M.A. In the last year, one in seven Canadians reports legally purchasing cannabis. While the majority of these individuals won’t experience problems from using cannabis, it’s estimated that 10% to 30% will. Sitting with these numbers, it’s...
One of our clients has taken the time to share their thoughts and reaction to the MAID eligibility changes that are being implemented in March 2023. I have struggled with suicidal thoughts, urges and actions since I was 17 years old. I am now almost 40 years old and...
By: Gibran Rodriguez, M.A. We're almost halfway through winter, and with the frosty, cooler air and the glistening snow, some people may be surprised when the infamous "winter blues" are suddenly knocking on their door. Indeed, many of you may agree that this season...
By: Danicia Clarke “What goals have you set for the new year?” is a question that I am sure you have been asked within the past couple of weeks. As cliché, as it may be, identifying areas of personal improvement is important for us as individuals. Empirical studies...
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...
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...
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