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By: Agustina Jorquera, M.Ed, RP Have you ever been to a DBT skills group and heard someone say, ‘I was so dysregulated, and none of the skills worked, nothing worked’. Right about now is the time when group facilitators ‘jump into the rescue’ seeking alternatives and...

By: Max Smith, BA With the holiday season right around the corner, the days are getting shorter, the evenings are approaching more quickly... and you might be thinking about the chaos that some family members can bring to holiday events! Have you ever experienced a...

By: Sara Carpentier, MSW, RSW Can you recall something significant about your drive to work or school this morning? Did you intentionally plan out or map your route, or did you automatically travel the same path you always do without paying attention? Can you recall...

By: Agustina Jorquera, M.Ed, RP Your mental health is greatly influenced by the speed and depth of your breathing. When our breathing accelerates, a multitude of physiological shifts begin to occur. If you've ever been startled, you might have noticed sudden gasping,...

By: Lisa Donnelly, MSW, RSW In the journey of personal growth and emotional resilience, one skill stands out for its transformative power: building mastery. Rooted in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), this skill involves setting small, achievable goals that...

By: Nicole Lancaster, MMT, RP(Q) Music as a Tool for Emotional Acceptance and Change About a year ago, I had made plans to go to a concert with a friend but I had just had a really rough day. I thought about cancelling, but decided to make myself go, though I’ll admit...