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Removal of Covid Restrictions: How to Cope with the Uncertainty that May Follow

Author: Dr. Elizabeth Orr posted: Mar. 23, 2022.

These are uncharted territories – adjusting to the removal of most Covid restrictions, including masks. Over the past two years, we have all worked to adjust to these restrictions to Read more

Coping with Covid-19: Staying Well Using Positive Psychology

Author: Dr. Kathryn Douglas posted: Apr. 07, 2020.

It is hard to believe that life has changed in such a dramatic way in just a few weeks. For many of us, we find ourselves faced with new challenges Read more

Resilience: Unpacking a Powerful Word

Author: Jim Perretta posted: Mar. 11, 2020.

By Jim Perretta, PhD, CPsychDate: March 10, 2020 Concepts from the mental health field often seep into pop culture. “Resilience” is one of those words that everyone from psychologists to teachers Read more

Evidence Based Practice in Psychology: A Careful Integration

Author: Jim Perretta, PhD, CPsych posted: May 17, 2019.

By Jim Perretta, PhD, CPsychDate: May 9, 2019 What makes a good therapist? This important question is often posed to those who work in the mental health profession. Many different responses Read more

MENTAL HEALTH ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES BY Dr. Jim Perretta

Author: Jim Perretta, PhD, posted: Feb. 28, 2019.

By Jim Perretta, PhD, CPsychDate: Nov. 15, 2018 A call for action has been raised in post-secondary campuses across Ontario. According to the Council of Ontario Universities, over the past five Read more

FEELINGS ABOUT FALL: HOW TO COPE WITH THE FALL SEASON BY DR. Elizabeth Orr

Author: Dr. Elizabeth Orr posted: Nov. 29, 2018.

Published September, 2018 There are many feelings in the air when Fall rolls around: excitement for pumpkin spice lattes, nervousness about the kids going back to school, worry about starting or Read more

DO YOU SUFFER FROM CHRONIC INSOMNIA? By Dr. Linda Schattmann

Author: Dr. Linda Schattmann, C.Psych. posted: Nov. 29, 2018.

Published September 25th, 2016 All of us have experienced an occasional night or two of sleeplessness. Minor stressors, like an upcoming exam, a disagreement with a friend, or a vacation may Read more

DEMENTIA: THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION By Dr. Jim Perretta

Author: Jim Perretta, PhD, C.Psych. posted: Nov. 29, 2018.

Published November 22nd, 2016 The population in Canada is rapidly aging. The first wave of Baby Boomers turned 65 in 2011. Canadians are living longer and they deserve to optimize their Read more

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