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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 →

“You Are Not Alone” 9 current and retired RCMP members speak openly about PTSD. This video was produced in the hopes of reaching new members who may not know the effects of PTSD, those who may be in the initial … Continue reading →

Consider for a moment that addiction is not a result of what we have been told for years. What if addictions are more complicated and yet more simple than we ever thought, what if addictions were a result of stress, … Continue reading →

Julia Rucklidge talks about nutrition and its impact on mental health. She spoke at TEDxChristchurch (Newzeland) and published on Nov 10, 2014 Micronutrients and optimum nutrition is a viable and cost effective way to reduce, control and treat mental illness … Continue reading →

According to World Health Organization, many people with mental health concerns refrain from seeking treatment because of the stigma associated with it. The fact is that families from all walks of life are affected by mental health concerns, regardless of … Continue reading →

Toxic Parents, It’s not about Blaming, It’s about Reclaiming Does this mean that we expect that our parents should have been perfect in every way? Well, no. We are all human and we can all lose control and act out … Continue reading →

It would be funny, if it were not so painful,  the number of times someone said to me they  had a “normal” childhood with a loving family. Yes, it is true we learn our own version of “normal” and yes we … Continue reading →