Town Psychological Services

08/04/2022

We are pleased to announce that Town Psychological Services is offering a 6-week DBT Skills Group both online and in-person in October!

If you would like to sign up or inquire for more information, please contact us at info@townpsychology.ca or 905-616-1719.

01/26/2022

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day!

It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day. Every time this video is watched, Bell will donate 5¢ to mental health initiatives.

11/26/2021

Our team is growing! Welcome to Alex Perry & Rachel Linder; both exceptional Social Workers! We are lucky to have you!

10/25/2021

What do emotions tell us about our lives?

Claire Nicogossian eloquently points out, emotions "are simply pieces of data, and they are neither good nor bad".

Emotions provide us with important information. When we don't pay attention to our emotional experiences, our emotions can get louder and more intense, until we are forced to deal with them one way or the other.

In reality, emotions are neutral, simply pieces of data, and neither good nor bad.

10/16/2021

Exposure to trauma can change the brain on many levels leading one to remain in a constant state of hypervigilence, exercise poor impulse control, and remain in a prolonged state of emotional reactivity. In this brief article, Dr. Daniel Amen concisely outlines key areas of the brain that gets impacted by trauma using brain imaging results. The good news is that our brain is very adaptable and the effects of trauma can be reversed with evidenced-based treatments, such as trauma-focused CBT and EMDR!

Good news: The brain can heal following emotional trauma

10/11/2021

Here’s a well written piece and reminder about how our mental state, emotions, and behaviours can influence our physical health, along with the importance of seeking the appropriate help through a trained professional in the treatment of anxiety, depression, etc.

Mind and body form a two-way street.

10/07/2021

Ever wonder what the difference is between empathy and sympathy? Here is a brilliantly animated depiction of Brené Brown's spin on these two terms.

I edited this video to use in my classroom so that mature topics were not discussed. The video was so fantastic that I really wanted to use it still, just sk...

08/02/2021

We are thrilled to welcome our newest member to the Town Psychological team, Todd Hartley, who is an outstanding Social Worker with invaluable experience and expertise!

04/05/2021

"Grief is something we all encounter. Whether it's losing a loved one, a friend, a job and everything else, loss can have a profound effect on us and our brains. Dr Lisa Shulman has delved into the notion of loss and grief and their impacts upon the brain"

Grief is something we all encounter. Whether it's losing a loved one, a friend, a job and everything else, loss can have a profound effect on us and our...

03/10/2021

I am pleased to announce that Town Psychological Services is looking to hire a Clinical Psychologist (autonomous or in-training) to join our team!

Interested candidates can contact me through our website at www.townpsychology.ca