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The Benefits of a Gratitude Practice

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  There’s a reason gratitude is so popular: It works. At least for some people. One recent study found that gratitude has benefits but doesn’t affect depression or anxiety. In other words, it’s not a blanket cure for  mental health issues , but it still largely leads to a more positive outlook on life. Studies show that gratitude can: improve sleep quality improve emotional regulation increase feelings of happiness and positive mood foster hope for the future reduce stress, burnout, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increase resilience https://theanxiety.clinic/

Postpartum Trauma

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Childbirth could be experienced as distressing or even traumatic for some women, which might produce undesirable marks on their lives. A traumatic childbirth could cause psychological distress, intense fear, or helplessness for the parturient and increases the risk of anxiety, depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During the postpartum, women could suffer from mental health disorders related to birth experience. The risk of postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and anxiety are increased after a complicated childbirth. https://theanxiety.clinic/trauma-treatment/

Benefits of Mindfulness Therapy

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  Mindfulness Training and Psychotherapy We have helped hundreds learn how Mindfulness training can help calm your mind and teach you how to choose your thoughts and feelings! Imagine being able to stop worrying, or deciding not to be stressed? Our integrated multi-modality approach is unique and is proven to change your life. We do more then integrate Mindfulness teachings and psychotherapy. We give you a broad range of practical tools and skills that have created happy lives for hundreds of people much like you. Our unique multifaceted approach and techniques have helped so many people feel better and live stress free. Our specialized training means you get results. It is time to live a life of your choosing? Haven’t you waited long enough? I’m  Todd Kaufman  Mindfulness Practitioner and Clinical Director.  Let’s talk now . https://theanxiety.clinic/mindfulness-therapy/

Anxiety Disorders

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  Anxiety disorders are common in people of all ages. They can range in severity from mild to debilitating. Thankfully, there is help available for those who suffer from anxiety disorders so they can lead healthy, happy lives. https://theanxiety.clinic/anxiety-release-protocol-arp/

Reasons People See a Therapist

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  Ever wondered if therapy is for you? The Top 10 Reasons People Work with a Therapist: 1. Stress, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and SO ready to end these feelings 2. Depressed, sad or grieving, and want to feel happiness again 3. Concerned about using alcohol or drugs and ready to cope with life on life’s terms 4. Experienced trauma (physical, mental, relationship) and just can’t seem to let it go 5. Want to love and accept themselves, and figure this goal is worth investing in 6. Eager to make their relationships better, with partners, co-workers and friends and family 7. Have goals in their lives they are committed to achieving and want tools and/or a coach to help achieve them 8. Seeking to understand their life’s purpose 9. Looking for support to become a fantastic parent, partner, or friend and want to understand tough feedback from friends, partners or employers 10. Need a place to learn and practice expressing emotions, assertiveness or new ways of being Or in short: Looking to live a

Trauma Therapy Near Me

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  Ready to move past your trauma and live the life you deserve? Your Coach, Psychotherapist, Or Psychologist , will engage you in a heartfelt conversation to help both of you understand why your brain is currently letting your trauma impact your life. https://theanxiety.clinic/trauma-treatment/

Depression Psychotherapy

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  Is it your turn to have a world-class coach and end your depression? Request an Appointment  or call us now to start your new life Last minute appointments are available through this number:  1–800–699–3396 For more information login to:  https://theanxiety.clinic/depression/

Family Therapy in Toronto

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  What is family therapy? Families often bring up the most intense emotions we experience. Each person within the family is essential and even if one member is in pain, the family as a whole will be in pain. At times seeking the assistance of a trained therapist is the wisest and most compassionate thing to do for your relationship. Family therapy looks at the family as a single unit and aims at improving communication which is absolutely necessary for dealing with conflict and finding the appropriate solution. The therapist assists in improving the quality of relationships by creating an environment for change. Does your family need therapy? Common problematic stressors that a family could face: Adjusting to new economic circumstances with financial issues Moving from parenting young children to parenting teens Substance abuse by one or more members of the family Mental health concerns or a chronic illness Healing after the loss of a family member Behavioural issues and academic conce

Counselling for Marriage

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  What is Marriage Counseling? Throughout life, our personal and family relationships give us both joy and challenges. The more we understand ourselves, our emotions, and behaviors, the better we can communicate, manage stress, and function effectively around the important people in our lives, including our spouse. A marital relationship between two people is one of the most significant relationships a person will have in their lives. Every marriage has its ups and downs, or periods of highs and lows. During the highs, a couple will feel connected, in love, and passionate about one another. During a low period, a couple may be cold, distant, argue frequently, and may even contemplate separating. Marriage counseling , also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that emphasizes improved relationship skills and conflict resolution. https://theanxiety.clinic/

The Master Key For Effective Therapy

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  Why does therapy with you work? One of the advantages to age is having had the time to muddle through, dig through and ride through thousands of life experiences, both alone and with companions of all sorts, friends, families, lovers, clients and professionals who acted as wisdom givers. Over these decades I have had countless capacities where I provided counseling/therapy and support to various demographics. My experience is vast in both who I worked with and how I worked. Back in the 90’s I walked the streets of the Tenderloin district in San Francisco, handing out syringes and condoms while having conversations to help addicts and street workers stay safe and feel cared for. Concurrently I hung out in the ER of a tough inner-city hospital providing care to those wounded and those who delivered them into the hands of waiting compassionate doctors. When I returned to Canada, I worked providing spiritual care in an inner-city church. Now I am in private practice as a Registered Psych

Individual Counselling in Canada

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Individual counselling (sometimes called psychotherapy , talk therapy, or treatment) is a process through which clients work one-on-one with a trained mental health clinician in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. Counselling allows individuals to explore their feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, better understand themselves and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change. https://theanxiety.clinic/

How to Stop a Panic Attack

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First, try talking them through a few of the methods above. For instance, help them find a peaceful spot, encourage them to take slow, deep breaths, and ask them to focus on a nearby object. If you do not know the person, introduce yourself and ask them if they need help. Ask them if they have had a panic attack before, and if so, what helps them regain control. People can also try the following tips when someone else is having a panic attack: Try to remain calm. This will help them relax a little more. Suggest moving to a quiet spot nearby and help them find one. Sitting down in a comfortable place can be very effective, as it allows them to focus on their breathing. Remind the person that panic attacks always end. Stay positive and nonjudgmental. Avoid validating any negative statements. Try having a gentle, friendly conversation to distract them and help them feel safe. Avoid telling them to calm down or telling them that there is nothing to worry about, as this devalues their emoti

Therapy for Addiction

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  Why work with a therapist? Addiction less as a chronic illness, and more as a behavioral choice? Traditionally over the last number of decades the primary source for the treatment of addiction is the “12 step program.” This program can be profoundly helpful for many, and for others the program does not provide a long-term solution to their behavior. There are also a number of modified 12-step programs available which address addiction less as a chronic illness, and more as a behavioral choice. Regardless of what type of treatment someone chooses to embrace, all specialists agree in one fact, the process of caring for yourself and tending to the changes that you decide to make in your life, is ongoing, and a lifetime commitment, and your success or failure has a lot to do with your relationships in life. It is for this reason that many people wisely seek out a long term therapeutic relationship with a  counselor/therapist/coach  to help them stay on the road of their choice, living a

Mental Health Services

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  Every Successful Senior Exec Does This To rise to the top of one’s profession doesn’t leave room for a bad day. Forty percent of the people who retain my services are Senior and C-suite Executives (CEO’s, CTO’s, CFO’s…). Ever keen to perfect their performance, these executives use Executive Psychotherapeutic Coaching sessions to explore the nuances of their management performance. Success in this realm is achieved by a wide range of people and personalities. Yet their commitment to excellence remains a common theme. And to achieve excellence you need to have consistent performance and consistently good days. Successful people have successful habits. These habits have been carefully constructed and created with intention. Anything we do with intention, repetition, and reward sculpts new neuropathways. Of course, it can be awkward and challenging to do something in a new or different way. But this fact almost always remains true: It is difficult until it is not. And once it is not diff

The Anxiety Clinic

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  I am Todd Kaufman a Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Psychotherapeutic Coach, and I love what I do. I bring to your table over half a century of learning and researching how to help you find positive healthy solutions to knock it out of the park. https://theanxiety.clinic/

Sleep Disorders in Children

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Up to 50% of children will experience a sleep problem. Early identification of sleep disorders may prevent negative consequences, such as daytime sleepiness, irritability, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, motor vehicle crashes in teenagers, and poor academic performance. Behavioral insomnia of childhood is common and is characterized by a learned inability to fall and/or stay asleep. Management begins with consistent implementation of good sleep hygiene practices, and, in some cases, use of extinction techniques may be appropriate. Delayed sleep phase disorder is most common in adolescence, presenting as difficulty falling asleep and awakening at socially acceptable times. Treatment involves good sleep hygiene and a consistent sleep-wake schedule, with nighttime melatonin and/or morning bright light therapy as needed. https://theanxiety.clinic/

Best Therapy for Stress Management

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  Stress is a natural part of life. It comes in many forms: emotional, mental, and/or physical. The occasional stressors are harmless to our health. In fact, stressors can be utilized to push us to work towards important goals, or motivate us out of a bad situation. Moderate levels of stress allow the body and mind to respond at a faster speed. However, when the stressor becomes chronic, it can cause significant mental strain and long-term health problems. “ Stress ” is defined as a state of mental, emotional strain and/or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Though, it’s important to note that stress can develop from  within  as well. Everyone deals with stressful situations at some point in their lives, how we are affected by these stressors, all depends on how we learn to deal with them and manage our way through the tough times. https://theanxiety.clinic/trauma-treatment/

Grief Therapy

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  One of the most important factors in healing from loss or death is having sufficient social support . Support from friends, family, and others can make grief an easier burden to bear. When family and friends offer to help with funeral arrangements, prepare meals, care for your kids or clean your home, let them. It can be overwhelming to do these things right after a loss. Not having to worry about these responsibilities can free you to focus on coping with your grief. https://theanxiety.clinic/

Mindfulness Meditation

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Our days easily fill up with things that we have to do, and self-care is usually at the bottom of the list.  But a short daily meditation practice may reduce stress, anxiety and depression while improving mood, resilience, focus and a sense of well-being.  It can give you the fuel you need to accomplish your goals. Most importantly, meditation is a gift you can give yourself every day!  Meditation can help people with  autism  increase communication and social behaviors while decreasing aggressive behaviors. It can also help those with  anxiety, depression , and  ADHD  be more aware of their feelings and manage negative ones. https://theanxiety.clinic/mindfulness-toronto-therapy/

Re-Wiring Your Brain For Happiness!

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  Re-Wiring Your Brain For Happiness! People seek therapy or executive coaching because they are looking for a change. Ultimately, we are all looking to experience life in a more joyful way, and that means being able to rewire our brain to spend less time with negative thoughts and more time with positive thoughts. Gratitude therapy is the quickest and most powerful way I know to make this change. Based on the science of neuroplasticity, Gratitude Therapy is a practical therapeutic modality that actually re-wires your brain to redirect your intuitive response to life from the evolutionally negative presumptions, to positive assumptions. My personal credo is this: Show up. Presume Good Intentions. Do the Next Right Thing. Presuming good intentions is not an easy thing. Our brains are designed to keep us safe and therefore presume the worst. Gratitude therapy helps us point our brains in a different direction. Here is How: There’s a very simple 3-step exercise to quickly start this re-wi

Group Therapy for Anxiety

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  Anxiety Solution . Group Therapy but better. Small group. Limited Registration. Book your spot now. https://theanxiety.clinic/