Mental Health Blog

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11/26/2023

Can Therapists Talk About Religion?

Therapists must balance respecting clients' religious beliefs with avoiding imposition of values and practicing within professional expertise, aiming to promote welfare through an open and thoughtful stance.

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11/25/2023

Can You Do Hypnotherapy Online: Exploring Virtual Sessions Benefits

While online hypnotherapy provides convenience and accessibility, research indicates it can be similarly effective to in-person treatment when practiced by a properly trained and experienced hypnotherapist utilizing the right technical setup.

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11/25/2023

Can EMDR Cause Headaches?

While EMDR therapy can provide immense healing benefits, some clients report post-session headaches likely stemming from eye strain, emotional releases, or dehydration that may be managed through relaxation techniques, hydration, and communicating with one’s therapist.

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11/25/2023

BetterHelp DBT: Everything You Need To Know [2024]

BetterHelp connects you with licensed therapists who provide personalized dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) online to help strengthen your coping mechanisms, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and regulation of emotions.

11/24/2023

Is Online Therapy Covered by Insurance in Canada?

While insurance coverage for online therapy varies widely across providers in Canada, alternatives like self-pay, workplace employee assistance programs, non-profits, and government funded supports can help increase accessibility and affordability.

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11/24/2023

Do Empaths Struggle with Mental Health?

Empaths deeply absorb the emotions of others, which can impair their mental health over time. Learning coping strategies like setting boundaries and self-care is key for empaths to find balance and maintain their mental wellbeing.

11/24/2023

What Is the Difference Between a Hypnotist and a Hypnotherapist?

While both hypnotists and hypnotherapists use hypnosis techniques, hypnotists focus on inducing temporary trance states, whereas hypnotherapists utilize hypnosis as part of an overall therapeutic approach to treating specific mental health and behavioral issues.

11/23/2023

Hypnotherapy Not Working? Here’s What You Can Do

If hypnotherapy isn't working as hoped, strategic adjustments like clarifying your goals, being open to new modalities, and trying a different hypnotherapist may help it become effective.

11/23/2023

What Do Psychologists Say About Empaths?

Empaths profoundly understand others by intensely feeling their emotions, but may battle exhaustion, dependency and isolation without developing emotional regulation. Though deeply empathetic, empaths risk personal struggles if they don't strengthen coping mechanisms.

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11/22/2023

Is Online Therapy Available in Canada?

Online therapy has come a long way in Canada over the past few years. While availability was once very uneven across the country, ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure are rapidly improving access so more Canadians can benefit from virtual mental health support.

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Welcome to Therapy Helpers’ mental health blog, where we provide insightful and educational content on various topics related to mental health. Our blog covers a broad spectrum of mental health topics, including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-care, relationships, and much more. Our primary goal is to provide our readers with valuable information and resources that can help them improve their mental health and well-being.

Our team of mental health professionals, therapists, and psychologists write and curate content for our blog. We work tirelessly to ensure that all of our articles are evidence-based and grounded in the latest research in the field of mental health. Whether you are struggling with a mental health condition or looking to improve your overall well-being, our blog has something for everyone.

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