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Therapy and Counselling

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July 11, 2024

What is Somatic Therapy?

We are bringing you an overview of somatic therapy today as many of our ABRI therapists utilize or incorporate somatic work into their practice. What is Somatic Therapy? Somatic therapy, also known as body-based therapy, focuses on the relationship between the mind and body in the healing process. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily focuses...

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July 4, 2024

Mastering Life’s Emergencies: Lessons from Fire Drills

How often have we found ourselves sitting with our therapist, nodding along to the most interesting and wonderful strategies for emotional regulation and grounding, (Wow, I love this!! I feel so calm /relaxed when I practice this breath /visualisation – sound familiar?) only to leave them untouched outside of our sessions? We later sheepishly or...

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June 27, 2024

Common Misconceptions About Therapists

Imagine walking into a doctor’s office and before allowing them to treat you, you inquire about their age or marital status. Sounds absurd, right? Yet, when it comes to therapy, similar misconceptions often surface. It is not uncommon for people to ask a therapist’s age and decide based on this piece of information, rather than...

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June 20, 2024

Why You Should Journal After Therapy

How has your therapy journey been going so far? Are you finding it hard to remember the nuggets of wisdom your therapist has shared or the insight you got during your session? I wonder if your therapist has suggested or encouraged you to journal after therapy sessions, and if you have wondered why you should...

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June 13, 2024

Why Is Therapy Expensive

“Why should I pay so much just to talk to someone? I can just talk to a friend.” “Mental health care is not affordable at all; I don’t understand why therapy costs so much!” Have you ever wondered why therapy can seem pricey? It’s a common question that often leads to confusion about what exactly...

June 6, 2024

What to Consider Before Quitting Therapy

Have you ever found yourself sitting in the therapy room or even between therapy sessions, wondering if it’s really doing anything for you? It’s totally normal. But before you make the decision to quit, let’s take a closer look at whether quitting therapy is the right move. First off, it’s okay to question therapy’s effectiveness....

May 30, 2024

Is There a Best Therapist?

One question that our client coordinators often receive is ‘who is the best therapist in your practice?’. Or it may come in the form of ‘please book me an appointment with the best therapist at your center’. We thought we would answer this question in today’s post because it really needs to be talked about...

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May 16, 2024

Parents’ Role in Teen Therapy

Seeking therapy, especially for adolescents, can be a pivotal step towards mental and emotional well-being. Sometimes it’s the teen who asks for therapy and the request is honored by the parents; sometimes it’s the parents who think their child has a problem and they don’t know how else to deal with it so they turn...

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May 9, 2024

Why Therapists Charge Cancellation Fees and How to Navigate Discomfort

Have you ever wondered why therapists charge cancellation fees? Perhaps you have been charged a cancellation fee before and have questioned its purpose or felt unhappy about it. It can definitely be an uncomfortable situation to be in when you are informed that your session will be considered forfeited and you have to pay for...

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May 2, 2024

What It Takes for Therapy to Work

We have talked about why therapy might not work, but today I wanted to also share what it takes for therapy to work. While it may seem like simply a reverse of points mentioned in the other post, I hope to provide more context and examples. If the other post didn’t resonate, maybe this one...