Connecte Montreal Psychology

12/10/2025

December's Monthly Pick from Connecte Montreal Psychology is here!

Connecte clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Linardatos invites us to listen to Exploring Grief in the Context of Body Trust, a podcast episode sharing remarkable conversation that offers fresh perspectives on the nature of grief as it relates to issues of body acceptance and ED recovery:

"I’m excited to share this podcast episode that has helped me to guide clients through the grief process as they work on body acceptance and eating disorder recovery.

In this podcast episode, hosts and therapists Dana, Hilary, and Sirius wade into the murky waters of grief, and what grief has to do with body acceptance and eating disorder recovery.

They discuss how in eating disorder recovery, clients are faced with potentially having to grieve the loss of community, the loss of feeling safer in their bodies, and the loss of attaining perceived acceptance and approval through the thin ideal. Through poignant stories of their own grief experiences, the hosts discuss grief as an emotion we’re often taught to avoid despite it being a common human experience that connects us to each other and our humanity. They also explain the whys and hows of the emotional processing of grief, and how to “ride the wave” vs. resist.

Enjoy!

Podcast Episode · The Body Trust® Podcast · 03/11/2025 · 1h 2m

11/27/2025

Check out the latest blog from our archives! Connecte Montreal Psychology's clinical psychologist Dr. Alissa Rubinfeld offers an examination of ambivalence, from both a therapist's perspective and the client's experience, that looks at the many ways feelings of ambivalence can play out in therapy (and in life!) ☯

Ambivalence can make us feel torn between opposing thoughts or feelings. In the context of therapy, this is SO normal, but the experience can be preoccupying and exhausting!

10/20/2025

October's Monthly pick from Connecte is here! Read on as Connecte Montreal Psychology clinical psychologist Dr Annélie S. Anestin introduces us to PASS Action, an innovative government resource for helping people getting back on their feet after a challenging time in their lives 🌱💚

Reprendre sa vie en main -L’adversité est une réalité de la vie qui se présente sous différentes formes : enjeux de santé mentale, maladies physiques, situation de crise, précarité financière, perte d’emploi et j’en passe! À titre de psychologues, nous sommes appelés à accompagner les clients dans un processus de rétablissement et j’oserai même dire de « redécouverte de soi ». Au-delà des approches et interventions thérapeutiques, les clients se retrouvent parfois à la croisée des chemins et nécessitent un soutien additionnel pour les accompagner dans leurs démarches afin de rebâtir leur quotidien et promouvoir leur qualité de vie.

À cet effet, le Programme d’aide et d’accompagnement social « PAAS Action » est une ressource gouvernementale innovatrice et indispensable. Ce programme s’inscrit dans les services offerts par le ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité Sociale (MESS). Ce programme vise à renouer les individus éloignés du marché de travail. Il vise à promouvoir l’autonomie, briser l’isolement social en participant à des ateliers pratiques et le développement de compétences. Qui plus est, la participation est renouvelable annuellement et ce pour une durée maximale de 4 ans!

👇Jetez un coup d’œil sur le site de « PAAS Action » et conservez cette référence pour de futurs clients! 👇

https://caci-bc.org/paas-action/

10/17/2025

🧠 Psychothérapie à tarif réduit chez Connecte Montreal Psychology | Sliding Scale Psychotherapy at Connecte Montreal Psychology

Le Groupe de psychologie Connecte Montréal offre présentement des services de psychothérapie à tarif réduit, offerts par des stagiaires en psychologie sous la supervision de psychologues agréés.

🗣️ Séances offertes en français ou en anglais
💬 Idéal pour les personnes qui recherchent une option abordable pour :

L’anxiété et la dépression

L'alimentation et l'image corporelle

Le stress, le sommeil et l’estime de soi

La douleur chronique, les transitions de vie

Les difficultés relationnelles

📩 Pour information ou références :
👉 info@connectepsychology.com
🌐 www.connectepsychology.com
📞 514-507-0745

Connecte Montreal Psychology Group is offering affordable sliding scale psychotherapy with graduate student therapists completing their training under the supervision of licensed psychologists.

🗣️ Sessions available in English or French
💬 Ideal for individuals seeking support for:

Anxiety and depression

Eating and body image

Stress, sleep, and self-esteem

Chronic pain and life transitions

Relationship challenges

📩 For information or referrals:
👉 info@connectepsychology.com
🌐 www.connectepsychology.com
📞 514-507-0745

Check out our blog posts jammed packed with helpful tips and strategies that can help you nurture the areas of your life that are most important to you.

10/01/2025

It feels so natural when we show compassion to a loved one in need, so why do we struggle with showing ourselves the same kindness? In this insightful blog from Connecte Montreal Psychology clinical psychologist Dr Ege Biçaker, Ege identifies key reasons why self-compassion can be so hard to practice, and her thoughtful observations help us re-frame in a way that will lead to a better, more compassionate understanding of our own emotional needs 🫶💚

It feels so natural for us to show compassion to a loved one in need, so why do we struggle with showing ourselves the same kindness? In this insightful blog from Connecte clinical psychologist Dr Ege Bicaker, Ege identifies key reasons why self-compassion can be so hard to practice, and her thought...

08/25/2025

All couples experience conflict... but the need to communicate effectively during arguments, when we feel hurt or misunderstood, can feel like the last thing we want to focus on. How can we navigate conflicts in a way that keeps us close instead of driving us apart? Connecte Montreal Psychology couple and family therapist Patricia Paul shares recommendations to help prioritize connection, even when things get tense ⚡
https://connectepsychology.com/en/2025/08/24/how-to-prioritize-connection-over-being-right-in-relationships

All couples experience conflict... but the need to communicate effectively during arguments, when we feel hurt or misunderstood, can feel like the last thing we want to focus on. How can we navigate conflicts in a way that keeps us close instead of driving us apart? Couple and family therapist Patri...

08/01/2025

Our August Pick is here! Connecte Montreal Psychology 's clinical psychologist Dr. Alissa Rubinfeld invites us in for some great conversation between therapists Grace Laumann and Janet Landsbury on eating disorders, healthy body image and what parents need to know, on Janet's very cool parenting podcast, Respectful Parenting: Janet Landsbury Unruffled:

"As a mom of two small kiddos, it can be overwhelming and confusing to know how to foster a healthy relationship with food. And as a psychologist, I've seen how early, maladaptive patterns can later get expressed in disordered ways. Of course, there are several factors, and I suspect that as a parent, one can't target them all perfectly, or even at all, e.g. genetic predisposition. But...I believe we CAN influence our children positively from the time that they are young. Janet Lansbury and her guest, Grace Lautman, engage in a nice discussion about prevention of eating disorders and about the various factors that can influence their onset or course. Enjoy!"

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4E12mjmZKdbiWJt7s5XM8f?si=-afiavs0TvyKwEjv9TOIZg

Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled · Episode

07/28/2025

Santé Québec has provided a new Collection of Mobile Apps for Mental Health and Well-Being!
Selected by teams of clinicians, mental health professionals, and patient partners, this collection of 18 apps were carefully tested and chosen using strict criteria based on science and evidence, and include help for stress and anxiety, mood and emotions, sleep, exercise and nutrition, confidence and relationships, and substance use 💙

📲 Besoin d’un coup de pouce pour aller mieux? Pourquoi ne pas explorer les applications mobiles en santé mentale?

Le nouveau site AppSanteMentale.ca te guide vers des applications fiables, choisies avec soin par des expert(e)s et des patient(e)s partenaires, à propos de différents sujets :

😣 Stress et anxiété
❤️‍🩹 Émotions et humeur
💤 Sommeil
🏋️‍♀️ Exercice et nutrition
🤝 Confiance et relations
🍷 Consommation

Ces applications sont des outils d'accompagnement, mais ne remplacent pas les conseils d’un(e) professionnel(le) de la santé. Si tes symptômes te préoccupent, des ressources sont là, 24 h par jour, 7 jours par semaine, pour t’écouter et t’aider.

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🔹Ligne d'écoute pour les autochtones : 1 855 242-3310
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07/10/2025

Check out Montreal Psychology Monthly Pick for July! Therapist and PhD Candidate Kayla Hollett's Pick introduces us to awesome ACT resources from Dr Jessica Borushok's YouTube channel The ACT Therapist :

"Dr. Jessica Borushok is a clinical psychologist who specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her YouTube Channel has several educational videos that help explain the main themes of ACT, from cognitive defusion to value-based action. She also has shared several other videos with insights for coping with common mental health problems (e.g., panic attacks).

Two videos I have enjoyed in particular are "What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT Explained)" and "How to Practice Acceptance: ACT Core Process". In the first video, Dr. Borushok provides a clear summary of what ACT is, which can be a helpful starting point for anyone who may be interested in this type of therapy. In the latter video, she offers an overview of what acceptance is and provides examples, which can be helpful for those learning to integrate acceptance into their daily life."

Hi, I'm Dr. Jessica. This channel provides accurate, helpful, and easy-to-understand educational videos about common mental health concerns and questions. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theacttherapist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ WORK WITH ME If you're an adult living in Ca...

06/27/2025

Learning to honour your emotional, physical, and practical limits later in life can be both scary and liberating... and well worth the effort according to Connecte Montreal Psychology therapist and PhD Candidate Kayla Hollett. Not only will honouring your limits help you feel more in control of your time and energy, it will help to create more balance in your relationships too 💙

Learning to honour your emotional, physical, and practical limits later in life can be both scary and liberating... and well worth the effort! According to Connecte therapist and PhD Candidate Kayla Hollett, honouring your limits will help you feel more in control of your time and energy, and help t...

06/10/2025

This month we are delighted to share a Pick from Connecte Montreal Psychology therapist Lindsey Moncarz, OCCOQ!

Lindsay's Pick invites us to check out some truly dynamite resources from ,the Crisis &Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) website, who as Lindsey tells us "offer a wealth of free resources to support our well-being, including insightful blogs, engaging webinars, and powerful podcasts. These are all available at https://ctrinstitute.com/resources/ . Many of these resources rotate on a monthly basis, so there is always something new to explore.

One must-listen episode is their inspiring podcast on Grit and Gratitude, which dives into how resilience and thankfulness can improve our mental wellness. Tune into their podcast by listening to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6nDWM2oTI ."

Thanks Lindsey! 🙏

CTRI has a variety of free resources available, ranging from printable handouts to a monthly free webinar and podcast. Start learning today.

05/26/2025

Connecte Montreal Psychology therapist and PhD Candidate, Sara Matovic's When Guilt Leads Us to Abandon Ourselves is a beautiful and in-depth reflection on the complex nature of guilt and the ways we respond to it (hint: guilt is inherently not a "bad" thing!); the difference between healthy and unhealthy responses to feelings of guilt, and how we can repair and heal from chronic self-abandonment that may stem from those unhealthy responses over time🌱💚

Have you ever found yourself apologizing for simply needing something, even before you ask for it? Or saying yes when you want to say no? For many, guilt can drive us to abandon our own needs to preserve connection, avoid conflict, or maintain the image of being "good." a pattern that can leave us f...