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By Lital Rotman-Gruneir Anyone who has tried to start a new exercise routine, change eating habits, or work on spending patterns knows that behaviour change can be quite difficult. This is true for all of us, even when we are feeling at our best and have all the resources and knowledge we need at our…
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By Dr. Marina Heifetz, C.Psych Every person learns differently, and that is why when there are some academic challenges for students at school, teachers and parents may wonder what may be helpful for these students. A psychoeducational assessment may be recommended to better understand a student’s strengths and challenges. This assessment is conducted by a…
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By Dr. Marina Heifetz, C.Psych Just as hope for pandemic to be over began to rise, Omicron hit the world. Given the current new wave of the pandemic and the increased frustration, one of the most important ways to stay resilient and mentally healthy is to continue to have hope. In Brene Brown’s new book…
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Mental health is a topic that has been in the forefront of contemporary discussions. One in five Canadians experience mental health difficulties each year, with 70% of mental health problems beginning in childhood or adolescence. These statistics may very well be changing during the current pandemic. Yet, there continues to be stigma around seeking support.…
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Since the pandemic of COVID19, we have been privy to numerous (excellent!) articles on parenting, self-care, and the never-ending and constantly changing news updates. Mindfulness, a concept defined as being present and aware, with a non-judgemental attitude, has often been noted in these articles as one way to cope with the ongoing stress we are…
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