Durel Williams

12/22/2025

Here’s to showing up for yourself this year! 🥂 Thank you for inviting Heartspring Therapy to be part of your story throughout the year!

✨Happy Holidays✨and an AMAZING 2026! 🎉

11/17/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time annually. It is estimated that approximately 15% of Canadians will report a mild case of SAD each year, while 2-3% will report more serious symptoms.

Click to learn more about how to manage SAD symptoms.

https://www.heartspringtherapy.ca/post/seasonal-affective-disorder

10/23/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and even though the research shows that early detection increases one’s chances of better cancer treatment outcomes, there are many people who struggle with conducting the necessary health examinations to detect illness early.

The impact of trauma extends not only to one’s mental health, but physical health as well.

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! May you and your loved ones enjoy the gift of gratitude today! 🇨🇦🍁🍂

09/30/2025

There is no change in denial; no reconciliation without truth. Today we recognize the dark legacy of residential schools, honour the missing children and their families, and celebrate the lives of Survivors of these institutions.

07/08/2025

Summer sometimes offers us a break in our usual rhythms, and is an opportunity to hit the slo-mo (or even the pause) button.

It may seem counterintuitive, but rest is crucial for our functioning and productivity. People often associate rest with laziness, resulting in a social construct of rest that drives us function beyond our capacity. However, our nervous system perceives this as a fight for survival, ultimately becoming chronically dysregulated. If you click the link in the bio, you’ll be able to read more about:

✅ Why rest is important
✅ Strategies to reset your nervous system
✅ Skills regulate our nervous system effectively

https://www.heartspringtherapy.ca/post/rest-reset-regulate

Busy seems to be the new normal these days. We become so easily caught up with the hustle and bustle of home and family life, work demands, and social obligations, we sometimes forget how important it is to hit the pause (or even slo-mo) button. Finding time to pause in the middle of all the busynes...

03/08/2025

Ever wondered how EMDR helps to heal the impact of traumatic experiences? In this video I explain what EMDR is, and how it is used to help treat maladaptively stored memories.

10/28/2024

It’s been an honour to do what I do, and I’m humbled by the many clients who have entrusted me with their stories. Thank you.

07/11/2024

Want to learn more about EMDR Therapy? In this video I discuss trauma and how EMDR therapy is used to treat maladaptive and dysfunctionally stored memories.

07/05/2024

I am excited to share that I have successfully fulfilled the requirements to be granted the designation of EMDR Certified Therapist! I look forward to continuing to support my clients as we navigate past experiences and heal old wounds, and improve outcomes for better tomorrows.

05/30/2024

Participating in therapy is self-care. Here are some tips to help enhance your experience, and optimize progress towards your therapy goals.

Psychotherapy (or simply "therapy", as it will be identified in the rest of this post) is both an immensely rewarding, and especially challenging experience. It offers an opportunity to confront and/or resolve unhealthy thinking, emotional and behavioural patterns that can be disruptive to one's ove...

03/04/2024

Today I recognize & celebrate my fellow (24,000+!) who are opening doors to , and for people across Ontario.



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