Author Archives: Admin-Blog-SJT

We all live with stress of some kind. Stress, in and of itself, is not bad and research has indicated that we actually need some stress to ensure optimal performance. Just think of any task you have done well, you were likely under … Continue reading →

When local men and women are trained to treat depression and anxiety through such methods as cognitive behavioral therapy, recovery rates increase dramatically. Patel’s speech is a humbling reminder that much of the world has only limited access to mental … Continue reading →

What to do when you feel sick and can’t make it to work? The Ontario Medical Association suggest that we stay home when we are sick and further they say employees should not be required to get a note from their … Continue reading →

211 …. What is that? …. Yes you just call!! 211 is a helpline and online database of Ontario’s community and social services. 211 is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists. Call 2-1-1 | Free | Confidential | Live answer … Continue reading →

This is the new team at Core Healing Arts 315 King Street, Peterborough A great group of people who are all loving, compassionate and highly skilled in their field of practice.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a 4 day intensive workshop training session in “Somatic Experiencing”. This is the process that has evolved from the Trauma recovery work of Peter A. Levine, PhD. The approach (as I understand it … Continue reading →

Recently a study on mice has shown that traumatic events experienced by a parent mouse can be passed down to subsequent generations. The study found “these transgenerational effects are inherited via parental gametes” (Dias, Ressler, 2014). It is interesting to … Continue reading →

“Ontarians with mental health and addiction disabilities have lower levels of education, lower income, are less likely to take part in the labour force and are less likely to live in adequate, affordable housing compared to people with other disabilities … Continue reading →

This is a continuing initiative but a new face on their web page with some updated material and resources. Excellent material from the Canadian Mental Health Association of Ontario. “In any given week, more than half a million Canadians will … Continue reading →