Approximately three million individuals (11.6%) were affected by anxiety in Canada in 2013. Many factors in your daily life can contribute to anxiety. Among these factors are conflicts with friends or family, financial issues, health complications, work troubles, and much more. When anxiety gets the upper hand, people have a tendency to find ways to cope. However, […]
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The journey to recovery is a long and winding road. There are setbacks. Some days are easier than others. No one is perfect, and no story is the same. Every individual in recovery is unique. Strong and healthy relationships with great communication are key ingredients to a successful recovery story. However, substance use disorder (SUD)
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Cannabis addiction, also known as cannabis use disorder, can happen to anyone and is not to be taken lightly. According to the Government of Canada, one in three people who use cannabis will develop a problem. Roughly nine percent of those who use cannabis will become addicted to it. Addiction of any kind should be taken seriously,
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It’s no secret that cocaine is one of the most addictive illicit drugs on the market, with a high risk of relapse. What makes it so addictive? Cocaine, like other drugs, releases large amounts of dopamine into the brain, triggering the brain’s reward system and providing pleasure. This type of stimulation is powerful and highly addictive, thus
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Having a drug addiction does more than just deplete your funds. It affects all aspects of your life. The use of drugs will weigh heavily on your overall health, both mentally and physically. Addiction is a lot like other diseases, such as heart disease. Both disrupt the normal, healthy functioning of essential organs in the
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Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a widely recognized medical condition. According to the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society (CAUDS), AUD “is a chronic health condition that causes people to feel compelled to drink, to drink too much and not be able to stop.” Alcohol addiction is not only widely recognized; it is found near
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Developing a drug addiction is not something that occurs in one day. There is a process involved in becoming addicted. Within this process, there are four stages. You may be wondering, “Am I addicted to drugs?” or perhaps, “What stage am I in?” Whatever your questions may be, understanding the four stages of drug addiction
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The horrors of heroin addiction are real and can make you feel like there’s no way out. The voice inside your head will say anything to make it seem okay, make it seem like you’re okay. Struggling with addiction can pull you under, but there is a way out. Understanding your heroin addiction will be
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With over 20 years of experience, Sarah offers a compassionate, strength-based, holistic therapy space that supports youth, adults, families, and parents. She is trained in CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. In addition to her professional role, Sarah is also a mom, which brings an added depth of empathy and understanding to her work with children and families.
Shiri is a dually registered Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent children, teens, and their families, including conducting developmental, diagnostic and psychoeducational assessments.
