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Burnout Hitting rock-bottom and overcoming burnout with Hamza Khan

Hamza Khan, award-winning marketer, professor, and entrepreneur, shares how he overcame burnout and depressive episodes using techniques he learned from his therapist.

Rosa Park · Jul 13, 2021

Anxiety IG takeover: Tapping explained by Ashley Brodeur and guest Stefania Rossi

In this IG Live, we explore Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and a demonstration of tapping.

Rosa Park · Jul 4, 2021

Anxiety Pooja Handa, co-host on CP 24 Breakfast, talks about her mental health journey during quarantine

Pooja Handa is an award-winning broadcaster and the co-host of Toronto’s number one morning show, CP 24 Breakfast.

Rosa Park · Jun 20, 2021

Parenting Carolina Rzeznikiewiz, co-founder of Momjo, on panic attacks and motherhood

Carolina Rzeznikiewiz is the co-founder of Momjo, a blog about education, entertaining, and supporting moms at all stages of their journeys.

Rosa Park · Jun 20, 2021

Relationships Nina Huynh, Lifestyle Influencer, on Breaking the Cultural Stigma around Mental Health

With over 250K followers across Instagram and YouTube, influencer and entrepreneur Nina Huynh inspires her followers to dress boldly, love deeply, and live freely.

Rosa Park · Jun 16, 2021

Anxiety Stefania Rossi (@dearmyanxiety) on Finding the Right Therapist

Stefania Rossi, the creator of @dearmyanxiety, was live with us on Instagram to share her story as part of our #mentalhealthweek series.

Rosa Park · May 31, 2021

An illustration featuring a person holding a magnifying glass over an open book with scattered letters flying out. The book is on top of a stack of colorful books, and a desk lamp is positioned to the right, illuminating the scene.

Therapy Techniques (Modalities)Compare Popular Therapy Techniques: CBT, DBT, EMDR and Somatic

Compare popular therapy modalities including cognitive and behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), somatic therapy and more

Nicole Laoutaris · May 10, 2021

Burnout Burnout and Loneliness

Employees who work 100% remotely are suffering higher rates of burnout than those who work on-site full or part-time for the first time ever. The number of remote employees who said they suffered burn

Brittany Tilstra · Mar 14, 2021

Relationships Reaching your highest potential as a couple through therapy

Couples counselling, or relationship therapy, helps you learn new skills and grow as a couple. Learn how to find the right therapist for you and your partner today.

First Session Editorial Team · Feb 8, 2021

Eating Disorders Overcoming eating disorders and addiction

Toronto counsellor Shannon Freud discusses the five key steps to addiction recovery and overcoming eating disorders.

First Session Editorial Team · May 30, 2020

Therapy Interrupting patterns and creating change in therapy

How do you know if you need therapy? In this video, Toronto therapist Daisie Auty explains some signs you may benefit from a therapist.

First Session Editorial Team · May 30, 2020

Anger Understanding Anger

Is it bad to get angry? Toronto therapist Juliann Rasanagayam explains how to tell if you have anger issues, and how therapy can help.

Juliann Rasanayagam, RP · May 30, 2020