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Self Care
Trouble Sleeping? Try these 5 Tips

Sleep is such a key part of both our emotional and physical health. Unfortunately, it is one of the first areas to suffer when we

Self Care
Coping During the Pandemic

With schools, recreation centres, and businesses closing their doors there has been a great deal of fear circulating in regard to COVID-19. Our government and

Self Care
A Fresh Look at Anxiety and Depression

Hello everyone! I have been excited to do this post for a very long time. Anxiety and depression are the #1 presenting concerns that bring

Feelings
Identifying Our Feelings

If you work with one of the psychologists at Landry, there is an extremely good chance that that they will ask you about your feelings.

Netflix
Netflix and Noting

Netflix recently released the timely Headspace Guide to Meditation where former buddhist monk and current Headspace co-founder, Andy Puddicombe, discusses mindfulness. I was drawn to

Therapy
Do I need a Therapist?

How about we switch up that question. Do you want a new source of support in your life? Are you curious about therapy? If so,

Partner
Connecting With Our Partners

For the last 11 months, most of us have experienced a major shift in the way we do things. For some, this may mean that

Q&A
Q&A with Rebecca Ings

Rebecca is a registered psychologist with Landry Psychology. She works with individuals of all ages, couples and families. She is a true expert in relationships

Communication
Communication 101

Peopling is hard. I think this is because we all carry our own wounds, history and life lessons while having unique personalities and values. With

Managing Strees
4 Tips for Managing Stress

Stress is an inevitable part of the human experience. In fact, some stress is important. It prepares us to cope with challenges, sparks our motivation

Motivation
Motivation and a Growth Mindset

The way we talk to ourselves impacts our behaviour and our mental health. In this article, psychology student Pawel explains how to adopt a growth

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Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy Lifestyle and Depression

In this article, psychology student Pawel explains the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and a reduced risk for depression. Read on to learn about which

Self Care
Are We Talking About Self-care, or Self-indulgence?

In this article, Registered Provisional Psychologist Lyvia Hughes clears up some misconceptions around the buzzword “self-care.” Hint hint- it isn’t about bubble baths. Self-care. We

Psychology
What is Ethical Non-Monogamy?

Registered Provisional Psychologist and Sex Therapist Lyvia Hughes walks us through ethical non-monogamy and the various relationship dynamics it includes. You have probably heard the

Sex Therapy
What is Sex Therapy?

Registered Provisional Psychologist Lyvia Hughes explains the purpose of Sex Therapy, who it may benefit, and what to expect in a first session. Intimacy and

Mental Health
Mental Health Tips for a Canadian Winter

Enjoy these tips from Registered Psychologist Kristi Landry for how to support your mental health through our chilly Canadian winters. Besides the frigid temperatures, our