J. Woychuk Counselling and Psychotherapy

Check out my blog post: Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health https://wix.to/dIwG4Tk

Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health Childhood experiences have long been acknowledged as a critical factor in shaping an individual's mental health. The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, offers a unique perspective on how these early experiences influence psychological well-being. By viewing th...

Read about how anxiety is treated in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Navigating Anxiety Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) In the complex landscape of mental health, anxiety stands as a pervasive challenge affecting millions worldwide. Amidst various therapeutic approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has emerged as a transformative and empowering method for addressing anxiety. The ACT approach to anxiety is...

Learn how cognitive defusion (one of 6 core principles in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) can lead to a significant increase in emotional freedom.

Untangling from Thoughts: The Power of Cognitive Defusion in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) A cornerstone of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive defusion, offers a unique perspective on handling our thoughts and emotions. In this article, we delve into the concept of cognitive defusion, its significance within ACT, and how it can be a key to unlocking emotional freedom and w...

The Power of the Present Moment: Where Timeless Wisdom and Therapy Meet Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now and A New Earth is one of my all time favourite authors and speakers. I discovered Tolle a decade or so before I became a counsellor and his books were tremendously therapeutic for me. In this article I want to share a personal example of how Tolle’s messa...

Learn why we tend to avoid emotions and healthy ways to deal with them.

The Hidden Language of Emotions: Breaking the Destructive Cycle of Avoidance Emotions are an integral part of the human experience, yet many of us struggle to effectively process and deal with them. We often find ourselves avoiding emotions for a variety of reasons, such as fear of overwhelm, discomfort, or simply not understanding their purpose. Ineffective ways of dealing....

Check out my blog post about ADHD assessment and treatment

Suspected ADHD? How Getting Diagnosed with ADHD Facilitates Proper Treatment and Accommodation Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals of all ages. For many, living with undiagnosed ADHD can lead to difficulties in various aspects of life, including academics, work, and personal relationships. However, receiving a formal diagn...

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A Game Changing Understanding of Anxiety If you suffer from anxiety you know that often logic does not seem to stop it. If talking about our fears and reasoning them out doesn’t reduce anxiety, then what will? Neuroscience provides an explanation of why anxiety can be illogical by helping us understand what is happening in the brain when...

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Forget everything you know about mindfulness As a counsellor, I’ve noticed that the majority of people who have tried mindfulness or meditation feel they have failed at it. Most report that they just couldn’t sit still and definitely couldn’t keep thoughts at bay. If that describes your experience with mindfulness, it’s time to forget ...

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Counselling Adults With Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Are you or someone you know and love suffering from symptoms such as difficulty initiating tasks, finishing projects, distractibility, loss of focus, difficulty keeping track of possessions and staying organized? Or symptoms such as intolerance of delay, impulse control, and restlessness? These may....

The Key to Releasing Negative Emotions Negative emotions can leave you feeling depleted and stuck. It can become so natural to feel a certain way that it no longer feels possible to change it. The emotional pattern seems to become part of your identity. Why do negative emotions happen; what is their purpose? One thing that keeps negative...

Preventing Su***de: Getting Men the Support They Need Asking for help can be hard for men who have grown up learning that to seek help is a sign of weakness. Unfortunately, this leaves men more susceptible to not getting the support they need to get through depression and increased risk of su***de. With help, depression and suicidal thoughts that can a...

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