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Nicole Liu
Aug 8, 20247 min read
Navigating Life with Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Panic disorder involves sudden and intense episodes of fear, known as panic attacks, which can cause physical symptoms like heart...
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Winky Zhou
Aug 7, 20243 min read
Exploring the Connection Between Embodiment and Mindfulness
Embodiment refers to how your cognition and experiences are deeply rooted in your body's interactions with the world. It emphasizes that...
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Chris Zhang
Aug 2, 20243 min read
Navigating the Odds: How to Understand Probabilities in Your Everyday Thoughts
When dealing with anxiety or depression, it’s common to think in black-and-white terms—believing something will either be a complete...
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Nicole Liu
Jul 31, 20246 min read
Conquering Sleepless Nights: How to Overcome Your Insomnia
Struggling with insomnia can be incredibly frustrating and exhausting. Whether you find yourself lying awake at night unable to fall...
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Winky Zhou
Jul 30, 20244 min read
Beginner's Mind: The Art of Savoring Daily Life
Beginner's mind is an attitude of openness, curiosity, and lack of preconceptions, allowing you to experience things as if for the first...
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Chris Zhang
Jul 26, 20243 min read
Mastering Perspective: Tools for Recognizing Thoughts versus Reality
When we're in the grip of strong emotions like anger, anxiety, or sadness, our thoughts can often seem like indisputable truths. For...
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Chris Zhang
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Understanding Distortion and Vertical Descent in Thinking
In therapy, we often explore how our thoughts shape our emotions and behaviors. Two valuable techniques for this exploration are...
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Nicole Liu
Jul 25, 20245 min read
Behaviour and Thinking: Unraveling Their Impact on Depression
Depression is a complex mental health condition influenced by various factors, including our behaviours and thought patterns. How we act...
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Winky Zhou
Jul 23, 20243 min read
The Art of Living in the Present
Living in the present means fully engaging with and experiencing the current moment, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about...
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Chris Zhang
Jul 20, 20243 min read
How to Rate the Intensity of Your Feelings and Strength of Your Beliefs
In therapy, it’s common to explore how strongly we feel about something and how deeply we believe certain thoughts. Think of it like...
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Nicole Liu
Jul 19, 20245 min read
Crafting Hope: A Detailed Treatment Plan for Depression
Dealing with depression can be an overwhelming and isolating experience, but having a clear and comprehensive treatment plan can make a...
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Winky Zhou
Jul 18, 20244 min read
Beyond Kindness: The Power of Compassion
The caring system, drive system, and threat system are essential components of our survival and well-being. The caring system fosters...
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Nicole Liu
Jul 13, 202411 min read
Navigating the Roadblocks: Effective Strategies for Troubleshooting Therapy Challenges
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth, but like any journey, it can sometimes encounter roadblocks. Whether you are...
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Winky Zhou
Jul 9, 20244 min read
Laying the Foundation to Psychological Well-Being
Psychological well-being refers to your overall state of mental health and emotional functioning. It encompasses various aspects of how...
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Chris Zhang
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Understanding the Differences: Events, Thoughts, and Feelings
Understanding the connection between events, thoughts, and feelings is crucial for improving how we handle life's challenges. Let's dive...
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Nicole Liu
Jul 3, 20245 min read
Mapping the Journey: Effective Goal-Setting in Depression Treatment
In the journey of depression treatment, setting goals plays a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery and a more fulfilling...
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Winky Zhou
Jul 2, 20245 min read
Unlocking Your Potential: The Path to Psychological Flexibility
Psychological flexibility is the ability to be aware of your thoughts and emotions, even when they are painful, and remain adaptable so...
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Nicole Liu
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Unmasking Depression: Exploring the Three Levels of Cognitive Distortion in Depression
Depression is something that very many people face. It often starts with negative thinking. In this blog post, we will talk about the...
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Chris Zhang
Jun 21, 20242 min read
Which Thoughts Should I Focus On?
In our last discussion, we explored how identifying triggers and understanding reactions can shed light on our emotional landscape. Have...
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Nicole Liu
Jun 20, 20246 min read
The Power of Presence: How to Support Someone with Depression
Supporting someone with depression can be challenging, but your understanding and comfort can make a big difference in their journey...
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