West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre/Centre de neuropsy

West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre/Centre de neuropsy Caring, competent, professional services for anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning problems, burnout, addictions, relationship issues, autism and more!

In a world that rarely slows down, mindfulness offers a powerful antidote to stress, distraction, and emotional overwhel...
07/04/2025

In a world that rarely slows down, mindfulness offers a powerful antidote to stress, distraction, and emotional overwhelm. It’s not about escaping life—it’s about showing up for it, fully and intentionally.
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Dans un monde qui tourne à cent à l’heure, la pleine conscience nous offre une pause bien méritée. Elle ne consiste pas à fuir la réalité, mais à s’y ancrer pleinement. La bonne nouvelle ? Il suffit de quelques gestes simples pour intégrer cette pratique dans votre quotidien.

https://www.wincc.ca/blog/mindfulness-techniques-for-everyday-life-simple-practices-for-a-calmer-more-intentional-you/

Mindfulness Techniques for Everyday Life: Simple Practices for a Calmer, More Intentional You - West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre

06/27/2025

New type of medication for ADHD - interesting option!

Centanafadine, a new drug for ADHD, is a triple reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI) that targets norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin to improve symptoms.

Summer is often advertised as a time to unwind—long days, carefree moments, and quality time with family. But for many p...
06/26/2025

Summer is often advertised as a time to unwind—long days, carefree moments, and quality time with family. But for many parents, it’s a season of disrupted routines, overwhelmed schedules, and heightened anxiety.
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L’été est souvent présenté comme une période de détente — de longues journées, des moments insouciants, du temps de qualité en famille. Mais pour de nombreux parents, c’est plutôt une saison marquée par le bouleversement des routines, des horaires surchargés et une anxiété accrue.



When Routines Break and Stress Creeps In: Coping with Summer Anxiety as a Parent - West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre

06/22/2025
Sleep is essential for cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. However, many people struggle w...
06/19/2025

Sleep is essential for cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. However, many people struggle with sleep due to underlying conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia. Without proper rest, both mental clarity and emotional resilience suffer, making it harder to navigate daily challenges.
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Le sommeil est essentiel au fonctionnement cognitif, à la régulation des émotions et au bien-être général. Pourtant, de nombreuses personnes ont du mal à dormir en raison de troubles sous-jacents comme l’anxiété, le TDAH, la douleur chronique et la fibromyalgie. Sans repos adéquat, la clarté mentale et la résilience émotionnelle diminuent, rendant plus difficile la gestion des défis quotidiens.

Sleep and the Brain: How Rest Impacts Cognitive and Emotional Health - West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre

Burnout isn’t just feeling tired after a long day—it’s a state of chronic physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion tha...
06/12/2025

Burnout isn’t just feeling tired after a long day—it’s a state of chronic physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can take a serious toll on your well-being. It sneaks up gradually, often disguised as stress or fatigue, until it becomes overwhelming.
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L’épuisement professionnel ne se résume pas à une simple fatigue après une longue journée — c’est un état d’épuisement physique, émotionnel et mental chronique qui peut gravement nuire à votre bien-être. Il s’installe progressivement, souvent camouflé sous forme de stress ou de fatigue, jusqu’à ce qu’il devienne accablant.

The Science of Burnout: Recognizing Early Signs Before It’s Too Late - West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre

We often think of mental and physical health as separate entities, but the truth is, they are deeply intertwined. Your p...
06/05/2025

We often think of mental and physical health as separate entities, but the truth is, they are deeply intertwined. Your psychological well-being can have a profound impact on your physical health, influencing everything from immune function to heart health.
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Nous avons tendance à considérer la santé mentale et physique comme des éléments distincts, mais en réalité, ils sont étroitement liés. Votre bien-être psychologique peut avoir un impact profond sur votre santé physique, influençant tout, du système immunitaire à la santé cardiaque.

The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health: How Psychological Well-Being Shapes Overall Health - West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre

Did you know that your brain has the incredible ability to change and adapt throughout your life? This remarkable featur...
05/27/2025

Did you know that your brain has the incredible ability to change and adapt throughout your life? This remarkable feature, known as neuroplasticity, is the brain’s way of rewiring itself in response to new experiences, learning, and even therapy.
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Saviez-vous que votre cerveau a une capacité incroyable à changer et à s’adapter tout au long de votre vie ? Cette faculté remarquable, appelée neuroplasticité, est le moyen qu’a le cerveau de se reprogrammer en réponse à de nouvelles expériences, à l’apprentissage et même à la thérapie.

https://www.wincc.ca/blog/neuroplasticity-how-the-brain-can-rewire-itself/

Therapy can be a transformative, sometimes challenging, journey. When someone we care about decides to work on themselve...
05/20/2025

Therapy can be a transformative, sometimes challenging, journey. When someone we care about decides to work on themselves through therapy, our role as friends or family isn’t to steer their path but to provide a safe harbor along the way.
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La thérapie peut être une expérience transformatrice, parfois difficile. Lorsqu'une personne que nous aimons décide de travailler sur elle-même à travers la thérapie, notre rôle en tant qu'amis ou famille n'est pas de diriger son parcours, mais de lui offrir un refuge sûr tout au long du chemin.

https://www.wincc.ca/blog/how-to-support-a-loved-one-in-therapy-practical-tips-for-family-and-friends/

With the possibility of a recession looming, you might be experiencing heightened financial anxiety. This type of stress...
05/06/2025

With the possibility of a recession looming, you might be experiencing heightened financial anxiety. This type of stress can lead to significant emotional and physical symptoms, including chronic worry, irritability, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating.
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Avec l’éventualité d’une récession, il se peut que vous ressentiez une anxiété financière accrue. Ce type de stress peut entraîner des symptômes émotionnels et physiques importants, notamment des inquiétudes chroniques, de l’irritabilité, des troubles du sommeil et des difficultés de concentration.

https://www.wincc.ca/blog/managing-financial-anxiety-in-an-uncertain-time/


MEET THE TEAM!Michelle is passionate about working with children, young adults and their families. She has extensive exp...
03/25/2025

MEET THE TEAM!

Michelle is passionate about working with children, young adults and their families. She has extensive experience and has worked in public service (Montreal Children’s Hospital Pediatric Feeding Clinic, Miriam Home and Services, CIUSSS Centre Ouest) and private practice for over 20 years.
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Michelle est passionnée par le travail avec les enfants, les jeunes adultes et leurs familles. Elle possède une vaste expérience et a travaillé dans le secteur public (clinique d’alimentation pédiatrique de l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants, centre Miriam, CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal) et en pratique privée pendant plus de 20 ans.

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