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A psychotherapeutic space where human-ness explored, supported and met with compassion. We get zero guidance on how to be with our human experience.

And a million and one ways to escape it. Through awareness, acceptance and and practical tool development, ReLearning Human is your Psychotherapy guide into what it means to be human. Our team of therapists in Toronto and greater Ontario is committed to cultivating a therapeutic space that honours the human experience of our clients and ourselves. We value and practice true inclusivity and continue to examine the privileges, biases, and impact of systemic discrimination and oppression based on our own identities and that of our clients.

11/13/2025

When we are overwhelmed, it can be difficult to focus our minds on the present moment. Our brains are wired to protect us from threats, but sometimes a perceived threat, like that meeting we're stressed about, is not unsafe. Grounding techniques like re-orienting our attention can help to ground us in the present moment and remind us of where we are, and most importantly, that we are safe.

If you're feeling overwhelmed and want to explore therapy, connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

11/11/2025

Anxiety often arises when we’re mentally fighting with things we can’t control — outcomes, other people’s reactions or thoughts, and the FUTURE.

Our mind tries to find safety through control, but when the situation isn’t actually controllable, this just fuels more anxiety.

This practice might help.
Ask yourself:

What’s within my control right now? (e.g., my actions, my response, my breathing, how I speak to myself)

What’s outside my control? (e.g., what others think, the past, the weather, aging)

Focus on what you can influence and let go of what you can’t, you will discover that your anxiety will soften — because you're no longer fighting reality.

Need support to manage your anxiety, connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

11/06/2025

We talk a lot about how grounding exercises can be useful in helping us self-soothe and regulate ourselves during moments of distress or overwhelm. However, because we are all different, some techniques will work differently for us.

This is where it can be helpful to check in with yourself — considering how your distress and overwhelm has changed with the use of a particular technique. This will help you figure out whether a particular technique is working for you or which ones may be more beneficial for you.

But you don't have to do this work alone. If you're feeling overwhelmed and want to explore therapy, connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

11/04/2025

As adults we focus more on responsibility and productivity. We often forget to nurture the playful, curious, even emotional aspects of who we are.

Tending to your inner child means to pay attention to the parts of you that still hold wonder, sensitivity, creativity, and maybe even old wounds.

Here are some gentle ways you can tend to your inner child:

- Talk to your inner child: write a letter to your younger self. Ask them what they need right now. You can tell them they are safe, loved, and not alone anymore. You are there.

- Revisit childhood comforts: eat a snack you used to love. Listen to songs you loved growing up. Visit a neighbourhood or a place that felt magical to you (even if just in your imagination).

- Do something purely for fun: dance, paint, or sing badly. Watch a cartoon you loved as a child. Laugh...just because.

Be kind to yourself. Healing happens through a felt sense of connection. If your childhood held pain talking to a therapist can be helpful. When you are ready, we are here for you. Reach out through the link in bio.

10/30/2025

Feeling stressed? Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Breathe in for four seconds through your nose and then hold your breath for seven seconds. Exhale through your mouth for eight seconds.

Grounding techniques like this one are helpful when we are stressed, anxious or feeling like we need to slow down for a minute. By focusing on our breath and actively working on the speed, it can help us to slow down and regulate ourselves.

If you're feeling stressed and want to explore therapy, connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

10/28/2025

It's not a dig at humans, but a pause for reflection. It's easy to become self-absorbed and live in your own little bubble. This is a reminder that as human beings we seek a sense of belonging, purpose and we do have the power to act with kindness.

Can you think back to when you made a decision to help support someone just to support them? Nothing in return. Because they needed that extra time for someone to listen to them? Paid for a coffee or a meal for someone experiencing homelessness? Let someone in front of you in line at the grocery store?

As people we have lost a sense of connection with each other because we have lost a connection with self.

Take this time to reflect: do you want to volunteer your time to help those less fortunate? How would you like to contribute as an active member of your community? Society?

10/23/2025

Feeling overwhelmed can come with a bunch of physical symptoms, such as rapid heart rate, muscle tension, and shortness of breath. Next time you're feeling overwhelmed, try the star breathing technique. Grounding exercises like this one can help us to regulate ourselves when we're feeling anxious by focusing on regulating our breathing.

Try this now and see how it feels. Do you notice anything?

If you're thinking of exploring therapy, you can connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

10/21/2025

Parenting is the hardest job. It can be especially daunting when you start to understand how much of your behaviour impacts your children.

What they observe from their parents or primary caregivers is how they learn about the world and themselves. They pick up on how adults handle emotions, interact with others, manage stress, and how they react and even move. They are sponges.

This can be both powerful and unnerving. If you model kindness, patience, and resilience, they're likely to adopt those traits. If you're often reactive, critical, or stressed, they may internalize those patterns too.

It is helpful to pause and reflect on how you behave around your children and with those around you. Ask yourself - Are there specific behaviours you wish to work on? Are there emotions that you feel that you find difficult to manage and regulate?

Parenting is hard enough and you don't have to do this alone. When you are ready reach out for support through the link in bio.

10/16/2025

There are so many decisions we have to make in a day.

Next time you're feeling overwhelmed like this, take a moment and try the STOP method. Coming from dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), it aims to help practice emotional regulation and goes like this:

Stop - When emotions feel like they are still within your control, don’t act on them. By taking a second away from acting, you can more easily stay in control. Then, label your emotion.

Take a step back - When something happens, you don’t always have to figure it out right then and there. Give yourself the space to decide your next move, without letting your emotions control your actions.

Observe - Look at the situation (who is involved and what they are also doing). But make sure that the information you’re gathering is accurate, without jumping to conclusions.

Proceed mindfully - Think about what outcome you want from the situation. What are your end goals? How might a particular choice impact the situation? Once you better understand how your choices and the context may impact the situation, you can deal with it more clearly.

But you don't have to do this work alone, if you're thinking of exploring therapy, you can connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

10/14/2025

Self-awareness creates space between stimulus and response. In that space, your power of choice exists.

Without self-awareness, there is no space—just reaction. You are driven by emotion, habit, fear or unconscious conditioning. This is automatic behaviour.

With self-awareness we find ourselves in a space where there is a stimulus and we can pause, assess and then choose a response. When we understand ourselves more, we can actively, intentionally choose a response. This can feel like a reclamation of your power and ultimately your life.

It might be a challenge to start your journey of self-awareness and living your life authentically. When you are ready there is support because you don't have to do this alone. Reach out to our therapists through the link in bio.

10/09/2025

When we are overwhelmed it can feel like our minds are moving a mile a minute and we can't slow down. Grounding techniques like visualizing a task can help us to take a moment and slow down by taking our mind off of whatever is causing worry on to practical actions that we are familiar with.

Try this one now or next time you're overwhelmed. How do you think it would feel?

If you're feeling overwhelmed and want to explore therapy, connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

10/07/2025

Sometimes trying too hard to fit in can feel like you are losing true parts of yourself. Here are some ways you can navigate this very common human experience of belonging or fitting in:

It's important to know your non-negotiables. What are your values, passions and behaviours that encapsulate the core of who you are? Do not compromise these to fit in.

Practicing flexibility in different spaces doesn't mean you are inauthentic — it just means you are adapting to your environment. You can still be true to yourself and the way you express yourself can vary.

Ask yourself these questions:

Do I feel seen?
Am I proud of myself with this group? Environment?
What parts of me am I abandoning to fit into this group?

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