MENTAL BLOCKS

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic...

by Sally-Anne Haug, RCC, Certified EMDR Therapist As a seasoned therapist, I have had the privilege of experiencing my dream of providing...

The initial sessions of EMDR entail a thorough assessment, a discussion of memories that the client wants to target and improving the...

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy developed by Marsha M. Linehan to treat individuals with...

​ CBT is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on addressing and changing unhelpful thought patterns and...

Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that involves inducing a trance-like state of heightened focus and suggestibility in order to...

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy approach primarily known for its effectiveness in treating...

The purpose of couples counselling is multifaceted, aiming to address various aspects of a relationship and support the couple in...

Dual awareness is a concept used in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. In EMDR, dual awareness refers to the...

Despite the name Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, eye movement is not a necessary part of EMDR. Tactile and Auditory...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach that can be conducted either in person or online. While...

Online EMDR therapy appointments can be easily set up and we are happy to support you with this process. Your well-being, privacy and...

LET ME BEGIN WITH HOW I EXPLAIN TRAUMA The word trauma has become very widely used in pop culture and people understand it to mean...

Eye-Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can be conducted either intensively or weekly. The benefits of an EMDR...

A. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique can be very effective for grounding during an especially stressful moment. If possible, take a seat,...

Although our main counselling approach at Mental Blocks is Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, most of our...

Trauma is something that may happen so quickly and suddenly that we do not even realize what has happened. While many people are able to...

In British Columbia (BC), Canada, there are several counselling designations and regulatory bodies that oversee the practice of...

Preparing for EMDR therapy is an important step to make the most of your sessions and ensure a safe, effective therapeutic process....

Actor-director Jonah Hill seeks to demystify psychotherapy by taking people inside his own sessions in “Stutz,” a simple but emotionally...