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. […]
Managing Gatherings – How to Respond
Managing Gatherings – How to Respond By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, IAYT I wrote a blog in December called “Managing Holiday Gatherings” this article was about how the holidays is seen as a “joyous time” and everyone is happy to see each other and spend time together – but we know […]
Managing Holiday Gatherings
Managing Holiday Gatherings By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TiRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW, IAYT The Holidays are touted to be magical moments where families get together to enjoy each other’s company and some good food. It is meant to be a time where you can relax, regroup and catch up on all the rest and socializing […]
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, […]
The Healing Journey, Part 4 Final
The Healing Journey – Part 4 (Final) By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TIRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW Yoga Therapist, IAYT Healing is learning. This is what I’m discovering from writing this article. Healing is a process where you move towards a goal and then other goals emerge as you clear the first hurdles. In Yoga Therapy, […]
The Healing Journey, Part 3
The Healing Journey – Part 3 By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TIRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW Yoga Therapist, IAYT Remaining dedicated, focused and moving in the “right” direction can be difficult to do especially on our own. When I went to India to study yoga, the way the class was run was that there were at […]
The Healing Journey, Part 2
The Healing Journey – Part 2 By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TIRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW Yoga Therapist, IAYT Being healed is an ongoing journey, a state that we continue to seek as obstacles and wrinkles find their ways into our lives to offer us another chance to learn something new. It’s like they are reminding […]
The Healing Journey, Part 1
The Healing Journey – Part 1 By Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, Dip TIRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW Yoga Therapist, IAYT Healing is a word I think about a lot. I suppose I think about this because it is the direction in which I am hoping to guide my clients. I spend a lot of time thinking about […]