How to Commit to Daily Yoga Practice
Committing to Daily Yoga Practice By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, IAYT Many of us have the best intentions around developing habits, routines and practices that will improve our health and wellbeing. We know or have heard that, “A daily yoga practice is going to make me feel so much better”. But […]
Congrats Jessica
Congratulations to Jessica on being transferred to the fully qualifying category by CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario). Jess joined CPYC in spring 2024 while studying for her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, and successfully graduated in 2024. We are so thrilled to have Jess as part of our team. […]
The Benefits of Taking A Break
The Benefits of Taking a Break By Jessica White, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA (Counselling Psychology), CPRO This time of year can be very challenging. There is so much to remember, there are a lot of expectations, and there are traditions that need to be withheld even when it just doesn’t feel like the right time […]
Adjusting to the Fall Time Change
Adjusting to the Fall Time Change By Jessica White, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO, BSc, MA (Counselling Psychology) On November 3, 2024, daylight savings ends and the clocks go back an hour. Even though it is only a one hour shift, studies show that the time change affects our mood, energy levels and possibly one’s reaction […]
Understanding Your Natural Sleep System
Understanding Your Natural Sleep System By Jessica White, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO, BSc, MA (Counselling Psychology) Sleep is the foundation for our health and well-being. If we aren’t sleeping well we are more susceptible to illness, our bodies have a harder time healing from injuries and we can feel foggy, irritable, and anxious. Most importantly, […]
Relationships and Self Practice: Part 2
Relationships and Self Practice: Part 2 By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TIRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW Yoga Therapist, IAYT The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali states that, “Practice is basically the correct effort required to move toward, reach, and maintain the state of Yoga [the ability to consciously direct the mind, instead of responding with unconscious patterns]. […]
Relationships and Self Practice: Part 1
Relationships and Self Practice: Part 1 By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TIRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW Yoga Therapist, IAYT Being in a long term, committed relationship has many benefits, such as having connection to and support from: Someone who really knows you Someone whom you feel you can be yourself with Someone who supports you when […]
Becoming a Canuck!
Becoming a Canuck! Sharon, Office Manager with Canada Official at Citizenship Ceremony I recently became a Canadian Citizen and thought I’d share my experience on becoming part of “Team Canada”. I emigrated to Ontario in 2014 with my husband and daughter from a small coastal town (Southport) outside of Liverpool, England. We found life in […]
The Importance of Cultivating the Use of Self
The Importance of Cultivating the Use of Self Author: Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, DipTIRPPsychotherapist, OCSWSSW In the profession of psychotherapy, the majority of psychotherapists are not required by their training programs or registering colleges to do their own personal healing work. There are so many regulated professionals who can say they are “psychotherapists” without any […]
Our New Website is Live!
We’ve been working on a new site for the last month, and we’re pleased to say it’s finally live!