by Carli | May 15, 2026 | Gentle Nourishment
Nourishment Does Not Need to Be Perfect As a psychotherapist, one of the things I often talk about with clients is reducing unnecessary barriers in daily life. Sometimes this looks like processing emotions, setting boundaries, or learning new coping strategies. Other...
by Carli | Jun 6, 2025 | Mental Health Resources
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session A gentle guide of Virtual Therapy in Ontario from Garden of Wellness Psychotherapy Starting therapy for the first time can bring up a lot of feelings — curiosity, relief, hope, and often, some nerves too. If you’re...
by Carli | May 21, 2025 | Mental Health Resources
Integrative vs Eclectic Psychotherapy: What’s the Difference, and How Do They Benefit Clients? When you begin therapy, you might notice that therapists often describe themselves as using an “integrative” or “eclectic” approach. At first glance these terms might sound...
by Carli | Nov 12, 2024 | Mental Health Resources
Reframing Mental Health Language: Moving from "Functioning" to "Support Needs" In mental health conversations, terms like “high functioning” and “low functioning” have long been used to describe how much individuals are affected by their...
by Carli | Jul 21, 2023 | Mental Health Resources
Understanding & Addressing Panic Attacks: A Holistic Approach Panic attacks, especially when recurrent, can significantly disrupt a person’s daily functioning. Much like a self-fulfilling prophecy, the fear of an impending panic attack can divert...