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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.

12/23/2025

Letting go of what happened in the past isn't saying that it didn't matter or didn't have an impact. It's accepting and choosing your focus and energy on the HERE and NOW. It's choosing to move forward with your existence.

You can learn from the past, but you can’t live there. Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting—it means taking the lesson without carrying the weight.

Releasing “what could have been” allows you to be kinder to yourself. You are human, always learning, and allowed to change direction. You are allowed to let go.

If you find yourself ruminating and feeling 'stuck' in the past, reach out to us for support. You are not supposed to do this alone so don't. Connect through the link in bio.

12/18/2025

When we're feeling overwhelmed, it can be difficult to slow down our minds and bodies — this is where grounding techniques can benefit us. Resonant breathing aims to bring our breathing rate to an ideal rate. And not only do we focus on our breathing, but counting as well which can add another layer that helps with self-soothing.

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

If you're thinking of exploring 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.

12/16/2025

Life still brings problems, pressure, and uncertainty and mindfulness doesn't take away these stressors.

However, mindfulness helps us notice stress without getting overwhelmed by it.

Instead of stress turning into constant worry or panic, mindfulness helps you pause, notice and say,
“This is stress”
"This is anxiety”
Naming your experience can allow some distance from the experience and your being. That small pause and naming the worry may feel easier to manage.

So, the stress may still be there, but it doesn’t take over as much. You can recover faster, react less, and feel more in control.

12/11/2025

Grounding using pressure can be helpful at self-soothing during moments of overwhelm. This is because it causes a calming effect on the nervous system which can create a sense of safety. This effect can help us get back into our bodies, lessening the panic we feel in the moment.

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.

12/09/2025

You get to choose your company even if the guilt sets in. As therapists, we hear things like this from our clients often during the holiday season...

"I have to see my family."
"It's what is expected of me every year."
"I can't say no."

Do any of these resonate? Here are some gentle ways to practice self-care and still be a kind human to your friends and family.

Set time limits: "I will be there for 4-6 pm."

Quality over Quantity: meaningful connections over fulfilling expectations.

Alternatives: "I won't be able to attend the dinner but would love to spend time with you, are you free for a coffee next week?"

Be honest: "I'm keeping things simple and small this holiday to focus and reset and hope we can catch up soon."

Plan ahead: be conscious and intentional of who you decide to spend time with (you can reflect more as to why) and make plans accordingly. This will help you feel less stressed and more confident in your decisions without having to make last minute choices.

Nothing about this is easy to do but that doesn't mean it's not possible. Switch things up this holiday season. Be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others.

12/04/2025

When we are overwhelmed, it can feel like our minds are moving a mile a minute and we can't slow down. Self-soothing can be a useful technique to help ground ourselves and make ourselves feel safer.

These are some ways that we can try self-soothing during moments of overwhelm using our five senses. Have you tried any of these? Do you have other ways that you self-soothe during these moments?

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.

12/02/2025

Helping someone feel safe isn’t about solving their problems, nothing to do with "fixing" them (you can't actually do this anyway). It is about creating and nurturing an environment where their body doesn't need to stay on guard. This happens through steady, attuned and supportive connection.

Some core elements/behaviours this person/s provides may look like this:

1) Emotional attunement
2) Consistency
3) Reliability & follow through
4) Non-judgmental
5) Respecting boundaries
6) Honest & transparent
7) Calm & can self-regulate
8) Compassionate
9) Accepts you
10) Mutuality (there is investment, commitment, effort made on both ends to nurture and grow the relationship)

If you have someone that provides you with some of these core elements in your life - say thank you.

And remember to thank yourself for prioritizing your emotional needs and putting your nervous system first. No one else will.

11/27/2025

Movement can be a useful tool in grounding ourselves physically. When we move around, whether it be through shaking, jumping jacks, stretching, or something as simple as just shaking your hands, we can release some of the tension and stress that is being stored in our bodies.

Try this now and take note of how it feels to move your body. If your body is feeling tense, take a moment to loosen up — release the tension from your jaw, drop your shoulders, and move. Do you notice a difference?

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.

11/25/2025

Here are three reasons to dance like no one is watching when you are feeling stressed.

- Small movements can help you get out of your frozen or anxious state.

- Rhythm gives your brain something steady and predictable to synchronize with.

- Playing and being silly can lower our stress, boost our mood. It's also a reminder to our brain that we are safe enough to have fun.

Are you able to move even a little, even in your imagination? Go ahead, dance like no one is watching and see how you feel.

11/20/2025

We can so easily get caught in this vicious cycle of aiming for perfection in our relationships or different areas of our lives. It's no surprise, there are many ways that we are raised in a society that aims for perfect.

But the hard reality of it is no matter how much we aim for perfect, it doesn't exist. So, lighten up on yourself, be kind and show compassion to yourself. This may be a process, but you are human. It is an imperfect, messy thing at times and that's enough.

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.

11/18/2025

Human connections are messy, uncertain, awkward, embarrassing, hard and inherently imperfect because people are inherently imperfect. And yet these connections are integral to our survival as a species.

We come together with our fears, biases, hopes and history with every interaction. Sharing this about ourselves can feel exposing and it's the imperfection that actually makes the connections real.

Perfection would feel a little lifeless and/or predictable, hence static.

If you want, our therapists at Relearning Human can help you explore this further — whether you’re reflecting on a connection, disappointed by a relationship or just curious about human connection. Reach out through the link in bio.

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.

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