VMA Psych

VMA Psych Your path to a healthier, happier future. VMA Psych is a leading psychology clinic in the GTA, offering boutique mental health services and treatments.

Our dedicated team is here to support you and your family on your journey to well-being.

01/16/2026

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Your brain doesn't need more pressure; it needs the right inputs. Here are the 3 tools mentioned in the video:

1️⃣ Alpha Binaural Beats (8-13 Hz): Use headphones to "tune" your brain for focus.
2️⃣ Micro-Breaks: A 60-second pause every 20 mins stops attention fatigue.
3️⃣ Dedicated Workspace: Train your brain that this chair means work.

Which one are you trying today? Let us know below. 👇

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01/15/2026

This , we are borrowing a concept from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

We often confuse the destination with the journey. You can’t always control whether you hit a "Goal" today, but you can always choose to act on a "Value."

If you are feeling stuck, swipe to Slide 4 to learn about "Committed Action" and how to distance yourself from that inner critic.

Which value are you focusing on today? Let us know below. 👇

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01/14/2026

It’s not just "being tired."

Have you ever noticed that after a bad night’s sleep, your patience wears thin, your anxiety spikes, and small stressors feel unmanageable?

That’s because sleep and emotional regulation are deeply connected. Think of sleep as a nightly "reset" button for your brain. Without it, your emotional processing center goes into overdrive.

For this , we are looking at Sleep as a Mental Health intervention.

Swipe or watch the video to learn: 1️⃣ Why your brain needs rest to handle stress. 2️⃣ One tiny change (consistent wake times) that helps. 3️⃣ A simple 15-minute wind-down routine.

If sleep is a struggle right now due to stress or trauma, be gentle with yourself. It’s not a failure—it’s a signal that you need support.

Do you ever feel like you go from 0 to 100 in a split second? Sometimes, an emotional explosion feels sudden, but it’s a...
01/13/2026

Do you ever feel like you go from 0 to 100 in a split second?

Sometimes, an emotional explosion feels sudden, but it’s actually been simmering beneath the surface for hours. We just didn’t notice the heat rising until it boiled over.

For this week’s , we’re sharing a core skill from the therapy room: The "Temperature Check."

It’s not about fixing the feeling immediately; it’s about noticing it. When you can spot tension, anxiety, or frustration at a level 3, you have the power to respond with intention, rather than reacting blindly when it hits a 10.

Swipe through 👉 to learn how to run a quick diagnostic on yourself today.

Checking in with yourself is a powerful form of self care.
01/12/2026

Checking in with yourself is a powerful form of self care.

01/09/2026

Focus Friday: You can’t out-caffeinate a lack of sleep.

We often treat sleep as "time off," but for your brain, it is the most active time for memory consolidation and cognitive repair.

If you are constantly distracted, forgetting things, or feeling mentally "foggy," check your sleep schedule before you question your competence.

A tired brain looks a lot like a distracted brain.

👇 How many hours did you get last night? Be honest.

01/08/2026

Is it your intuition, or is it your insecurity?

We spend all day listening to our inner monologue, often without questioning who is holding the microphone.

The Inner Critic is usually formed in childhood or through past difficult experiences. Its original job was to protect you—to keep you small so you stayed safe, or to push you hard so you wouldn't be criticized by others.

But that voice is not the current you.

Try this shift: Instead of saying "I am a failure," try saying "I am having the thought that I am a failure."

This small change creates distance (Cognitive Defusion). It reminds you that thoughts are just mental events, not absolute facts. You can observe the critic without letting it drive the car.

👇 Does your inner critic tend to be loud in the morning or at night?
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01/08/2026

Most people do not know this, but people born blind almost never develop schizophrenia. Researchers think vision plays a key role in how the brain builds reality, and without visual input the risk may change. This is still being studied, but it is one of the most fascinating findings in mental health research.

Scientists have been puzzled for decades by one question. Why does schizophrenia rarely appear in people born blind? The answer may tell us more about how the brain creates meaning, perception, and reality than we ever expected.

One of the strangest findings in psychiatry is that congenital blindness appears to be linked to a much lower risk of schizophrenia. It challenges what we think we know about the brain and mental illness, and research is still ongoing

01/07/2026

"At least I have a job. At least I have a roof over my head."

While gratitude is healthy, using gratitude to silence your pain is not. This is called Comparative Suffering.

We often gaslight ourselves into believing that we don't "deserve" to feel burnt out or anxious because our problems aren't "catastrophic" compared to others.

But pain is not a competition.

Denying your feelings because "someone else has it worse" prevents you from processing them. And unprocessed emotions don't go away—they just wait.

It is okay to acknowledge that you are struggling, even if you are privileged. Your nervous system doesn't know the difference.

👇 Do you feel guilty when you are sad?

Therapy Tip Tuesday: The 90-Second Rule. We often feel like our emotions hold us hostage for days, but biologically, the...
01/06/2026

Therapy Tip Tuesday: The 90-Second Rule.

We often feel like our emotions hold us hostage for days, but biologically, they are surprisingly short-lived.

This carousel explains why we stay stuck in loops of anger or anxiety—and how to use the "90-Second Rule" to step out of them.

It’s not about suppressing the feeling; it’s about letting the chemical wave pass before you decide how to react.

👇 Does this change how you view your anger? Let us know in the comments.

01/06/2026

A reminder from Dostoevsky that self awareness is not always comfortable, but it is where real growth begins. Sitting with our thoughts, contradictions, and emotions can feel heavy, yet it is often the first step toward deeper understanding and change. If this quote stirred something in you, you are not alone.

Mental energy matters. Spend it wisely.
01/05/2026

Mental energy matters. Spend it wisely.

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