Mental Health and Wellness News: TherapyWorks Blog

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is widely recognized as an effective treatment for many mental health challenges. However, for neurodivergent individuals, whose experiences and reactions often stem from nervous system differences rather than solely negative cognitions, CBT may not always be the best fit. Many of our counselling team members have extensive CBT training, and we often collectively bristle a little when someone reaches out and says a service provider suggested

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to all our clients and followers. Your engagement, trust, and feedback have been essential in shaping our journey this year. Together, we have made strides toward making therapy more accessible and creative, ensuring that support reaches those who need it in ways that truly resonate. Looking ahead to 2026, we wish you peace, fulfillment, and continued growth. Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Growt

It seems like a revisit to this post would be well timed. Normally, these don't come to mind until quite late in the season, but I'm paying a bit of attention to self care and self reflection and my own experiences of overwhelm around this time of year. Holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, Thanksgiving, Easter, and so many more have different meanings to all of us.  That includes those of us who are part of communities that collectively recognize the ev

Education is not a one-size-fits-all process. Every learner is unique, with different strengths, challenges, and preferences. Adapting education to fit individual learning needs is essential for fostering engagement, improving outcomes, and supporting lifelong learning. This approach recognizes that students learn best when teaching methods align with their personal styles and abilities. Understanding Individual Learning Styles Each student processes information differently.

Counselling often brings to mind serious conversations and quiet reflection. Yet, many therapists are aware that play, board games, and movement offer powerful tools that go beyond just building rapport. These activities engage clients in ways that reveal emotional patterns, teach coping skills, and support healing for both children and adults. This post explores how these methods enrich counseling sessions and extend benefits far beyond the therapy room. The Value of Board

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects many individuals across all ages....

A new location, fee updates and new staff info Click the pdf link below to check out the latest happenings and the address to our new...

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The following is not based on current research, but is arising from trends we are seeing with some of our teen and young adult clients...

This post comes a little late, but maybe I can take to heart that I also needed to do a bit of self-care and self-reflection in the...

Imagine you're at the center of a bustling circus, and you're the star performer. The ringmaster hands you a set of brightly colored...

Welcome to the TherapyWorks blog, where today we explore the world of neurodiversity and provide valuable information and support for...

WE CAN DO THE HARD THINGS A story about grace We’ve seen this poster everywhere. It’s in our rehab departments, our schools, counsellor...