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therapy success, what makes therapy work, how can therapy help me, how to make the most out of therapy
  • 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...
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couples counselling, couples therapy, relationship counselling, how to improve your relationship
  • April 25, 2024

What to Know About Couples Counselling

At ABRI, we get a lot of inquiries for couples counselling so we think it would be good to share an educational piece on what couples counselling is about. Couples counselling, also known as couples therapy or marriage counselling, is a form of therapy that focuses on improving the relationship between partners. This is where...
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what is mind body connection, trauma healing, trauma therapy, connecting with your self, inner healing
  • April 18, 2024

What is Mind-Body Connection?

You know what’s easier to overlook than self-care? The intricate link between our minds and bodies. There is no better place to understand and nurture this connection than in therapy. We jest, of course. There are plenty of spaces where you can nurture the mind-body connection but oftentimes it helps to have a safe therapeutic...
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What to Do After and In-Between Therapy Sessions, self-care after therapy, how to make the most out of therapy, what should i do before a therapy session
  • April 11, 2024

What to Do After and In-Between Therapy Sessions

Your therapist wants you to know that whether you’re considering therapy or already immersed in the process, understanding what happens after and in-between therapy sessions is crucial for your well-being journey. It’s not just about the hour you spend with your therapist; it’s about how you nurture and sustain that progress beyond the therapy room....
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normalizing discomfort in therapy, sharing difficult things with your therapist, how to tell your therapist something uncomfortable, how to tell your therapist something difficult, how to make the most out of therapy,
  • April 4, 2024

How to Tell Your Therapist Something Uncomfortable

Who else has held back from bringing up certain things in therapy and feels like they will never be able to talk about it even though they really want to? And who else has avoided therapy because they feel like it would be just too awkward and terrifying to bring up certain things? You are...
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the power of silence in therapy, awkward therapy silence, why doesn't my therapist say anything, uncomfortable silence in therapy
  • March 28, 2024

The Power of Silence in Therapy

The power of silence is often an underestimated and misunderstood phenomenon. I am sure that for many of us, the thought of sitting in a room with a therapist, surrounded by quiet, can evoke discomfort and anxiety. And for those of us who have actually experienced that long and seemingly awkward silence in therapy, how...
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how to manage a panic attack, am i having a panic attack, what is a panic attack, panic attack vs anxiety attack
  • March 21, 2024

A Guide to Managing Panic Attacks

Let’s talk panic attacks today. They are often hard to identify and even harder to label, especially when the physical symptoms feel like something that requires medical attention. What causes panic attacks? There is no definite known cause though stress, genetics, and life experiences are said to influence the likelihood of experiencing them, and often...
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how long should therapy last, how long should you be in therapy, how many therapy sessions do i need
  • March 14, 2024

How Long Should You Be In Therapy?

Have you ever wondered how long you should be in therapy for? You might have the impression that you should only be there as long as it takes to solve a specific issue. Or you might have heard of people in therapy for years and wonder why that is the case. Either way, there can...
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what to do if you had a bad therapy experience, i did not have a positive therapy experience, how to deal with a negative therapy experience, negative therapy experience
  • March 7, 2024

What to Do If You Had a Bad Therapy Experience

Sometimes the therapy experience doesn’t meet our expectations. Whether it’s a mismatch with the therapist, feeling unheard, or not seeing the progress you hoped for, a bad therapy experience can be disheartening, if not off-putting. But it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and there are steps you can take to navigate through this...
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how to choose a therapist, deciding on a therapist, which therapist should i see, how can therapy help me, how to find the right therapist
  • February 22, 2024

How to Choose A Therapist

Deciding to go to therapy can be hard. Finding the right therapist can be even harder (but not impossible!). Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking to switch therapists, finding the right fit is important and necessary for a positive and effective experience. Let’s talk about what you should be on the...
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