Tag: trauma
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“The Pressure to Provide: Mental Health for South Asian Men in Canada”
When Responsibility Becomes a Quiet Burden For many South Asian men living in Canada, the pressure to succeed, provide, and appear unshakeable is overwhelming.You may have grown up hearing: These messages create a heavy emotional load that many South Asian men carry in silence.Underneath the pressure, many are struggling with burnout, anxiety, shame, loneliness, or…
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Self-Esteem and Self-Worth When You’ve Lived Years Without Knowing — Reclaiming Your Sense of Value
Many women with undiagnosed ADHD struggle with shame, low self-esteem, and self-blame. Learn how ADHD impacts self-worth — and how therapy can help you rebuild confidence and reconnect with your true identity.
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Why I Felt “Lazy” but Had ADHD: Understanding the Invisible Symptoms in Women
Many women with ADHD grow up believing they’re “lazy” or “inconsistent.” Discover why ADHD shows up differently in women, how mislabelling happens, and how therapy can help you rebuild self-trust and self-worth.
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The Pressure to Be “Perfect” in Immigrant Families
Photo Credit: Cottonbro Studio Exploring Intergenerational Expectations and Their Emotional ImpactMany children of immigrants grow up with the pressure to be perfect. Learn how intergenerational expectations shape mental health — and how therapy can help you find balance and self-compassion. Growing Up With the Weight of Expectations For many children of immigrants, success isn’t just…
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Masking and Burnout in Adults with ADHD
Why Masking Is Exhausting — and How Therapy Can Help You Unlearn ItDiscover why masking leads to burnout in adults with ADHD. Learn how neurodiversity-affirming therapy in Ontario can help you unmask, rest, and live authentically. Understanding ADHD Masking If you’re an adult with ADHD, chances are you’ve learned how to blend in. Maybe you…
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ADHD (Beyond Stereotypes)
Photo Credit: Marvin Meyer Understanding ADHD Beyond the Myths When you hear the word ADHD, you might picture a child who can’t sit still or focus in class. But the truth is, ADHD doesn’t disappear in adulthood — it simply looks different. Many adults spend years blaming themselves for being “lazy,” “forgetful,” or “unmotivated,” without…
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What Adult ADHD Can Look Like (Beyond the Stereotypes)
Photo Credit: Annie Spratt When most people think of ADHD, they picture a restless child bouncing off the walls or someone who can’t sit still long enough to finish homework. But in reality, ADHD — especially in adults — looks far more complex and nuanced. Many adults live for years without realizing their struggles with…
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Understanding Depression in South Asian Families
Explore how depression is often stigmatized in South Asian families, why it’s misunderstood, and how culturally sensitive psychotherapy can help. Therapy available online in Ontario.
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Healing Intergenerational Trauma: A Journey towards Wholeness
In the realm of psychotherapy, few concepts are as profound and impactful as intergenerational trauma. Often passed down through generations, this hidden force can shape the lives of individuals and families in profound ways. In this blog, we delve into the depths of intergenerational trauma, exploring its origins, manifestations, and most importantly, the pathways to…
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The 6 Trauma Responses: Why You React the Way You Do
When we think about trauma, we often imagine something big or dramatic—a car crash, a natural disaster, or a violent incident. But trauma can also come from emotional neglect, chronic stress, unhealthy relationships, or even being constantly dismissed. What matters most isn’t the event itself, but how your body and nervous system respond to it.…
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