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Therapeutic State of Mind: Part 3

Published: 22 August 2021

Posted by: Ronnie Ali The first part of this 3 part series outlined your rights while accessing mental health therapy. The second part was about what ought to happen in the therapy room when you’re talking about oppression. Finally, here are some of my ideas about “healing” and accessing a “therapeutic state of mind” outside […]

What Is Supposed To Happen In Therapy, Generally?: Part 2

Published: 1 August 2021

Posted by: Ronnie Ali When I’ve asked clients what brings them to therapy, they often tell me they want to “feel better.” Upon clarification, they say that they don’t want to have unpleasant feelings anymore, or that they’d like to be more in control of them. These unpleasant feelings are associated with anger, sadness, guilt, […]

Knowing Your Rights in Therapy: Part One

Published: 18 July 2021

Posted by: Unison This three-part series is about mental health therapy with QT BIPOC communities, what it looks like when its accessible, and what to look out for when you feel that something isn’t quite right. My hope is that this information can help you balance the distrust that you may naturally feel about therapy […]

How to Stay Mentally Healthy on Social Media

Published: 11 July 2021

Posted by: Unison There are certainly many benefits social media gives us: it helps us stay in touch with our loved ones—and social connectivity does contribute to positive health outcomes! Social media also puts news creation and distribution in our hands and, in doing that, has contributed to significant social movements by providing voice to […]

Brain Fog: Tips & Causes

Published: 4 July 2021

Posted by: Unison Brain fog is not a medical or scientific term. It’s a term used for specific symptoms that can affect cognitive abilities. The symptoms are usually linked to an underlying condition or an enervating lifestyle habit. While there is no one contributing factor, it is important to understand which symptoms might be affecting you.  Common […]

Dealing With Uncertainty

Published: 27 June 2021

Posted by: Unison In times of uncertainty, it can feel like we’re stranded on an Island with no way off. It can feel overwhelming and cause feelings of anxiety, worry and defeat. This #SelfcareSunday, we’re sharing five simple mindset shifts that can help calm the waves of emotion in times of stress. Start by grounding yourself. Take […]

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Surrender

Published: 20 June 2021

Posted by: Michelle Titian With 7 years of sobriety under my belt, I have come to recognize how incredibly grateful I am for my life. As a singer-songwriter, I often reflect back to when I was in active addiction, and how incredibly bound I was by fear.  Funny enough, they say “the truth shall set […]

Bathe In Your Blackness: Rest, Reflection and Peace

Published: 30 May 2021

Posted by: Nicky Lawrence Identifying as a Black Canadian means there is an immeasurable amount of pressure and expectation on us in any given situation, day to day. From the moment we wake up and leave our homes there is an unspoken fear that awaits us in the world we inhabit. Add working in the entertainment industry – […]

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Living with Borderline Personality Disorder– A Musician’s Story

Published: 22 May 2021

Posted by: Melanie Goldman [Editor’s Note: This piece is a personal essay on what it’s like to live with a mental health diagnosis. This piece describes a singular and unique experience; this is not meant to be representative of every BPD diagnosis, but to give us a peek into one musician’s mind so we may be […]

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Talking About Your Mental Health

Published: 16 May 2021

Posted by: Unison Chances are you, or someone you know, is struggling with their mental health. In fact, approximately 20 per cent of Canadians will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Especially now as we find ourselves in another lockdown, whether it’s loneliness from isolation, substance abuse, or anxiety and depression, people are suffering now more than ever […]

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