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If you are searching for how to stop overthinking, your mind may feel busy from the moment you wake up. You might lie awake at night or replay conversations all day, wishing you could just turn your thoughts off. The truth is, overthinking is not a flaw. It is a pattern your mind has learned. […]

Anxiety, Health for Mental Health, Making Changes

April 1, 2026

How to Stop Overthinking: Practical Ways to Calm a Busy Mind

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Anxiety and perfectionism often show up together, especially for high achievers in Vancouver. At first, they can look like strong drive and high standards. Over time, they can turn into constant pressure that feels hard to escape. Many people we meet appear to be doing well on the outside. They work hard and show up […]

Anxiety, Counselling, General, Health for Mental Health

April 1, 2026

How Anxiety and Perfectionism Affect High Achievers in Vancouver

Sometimes the issue isn’t that you don’t know what you’re feeling — it’s that talking about it doesn’t seem to move anything. Many adults arrive in therapy thoughtful, self-aware, and capable of explaining their experiences clearly. And still, something feels unresolved. When people start asking what art therapy is, it’s often not because they want […]

Anxiety, Body Image, Counselling, Depression, General

February 1, 2026

What Is Art Therapy? A Gentle Introduction for Curious Adults

With so many apps available in the app store, knowing where to start, which reviews to trust and what is actually recommended by real mental health professionals can be confusing. Read Ashley’s review of mental health apps.

Anxiety, Couples, Depression, General, Resources, Stress Reduction

November 20, 2019

Mental Health Apps That Are Therapist Approved

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So where does this virtual reality journey start?… When I was younger, I often daydreamed of stepping into alternate realities. I think it’s pretty typical of a carefree child to dream about imagined worlds and fantasies, especially with books like Harry Potter and role-playing video games occupying so much of my mind and time. There […]

Anxiety, Counselling, General, Health for Mental Health, In the Media, Stress Reduction

October 30, 2019

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety using Virtual Reality

Back to school time presents a host of anxieties for children and youth. Read Jannie Ngo’s ideas for how to handle back to school anxiety.

Anxiety, Children

August 27, 2019

Back to School Anxiety: How to Handle Back to School Anxiety

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation is the intentional tensing and releasing of various muscle groups to restore a sense of relaxation and calm to your body and is a great technique for stress reduction. It is suggested to hold the tension in a muscle group for 7-10 seconds. If you have any pain or discomfort at a […]

Anxiety, Depression, Resources, Stress Reduction

September 24, 2018

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Calm Your Body and Mind

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