Josée Houde Psychotherapy

05/25/2026

Yes! Sharing this for all my clients who always apologize when they start to cry - your body needs it!

Play, joy, and love are biological necessities. 🧬

The emerging science of epigenetics shows that your environment, your emotions, and your relationships can switch genes on and off, regulating everything from inflammation to immune function to how fast you age.

Your nervous system was designed for love and belonging, and when you deprive it of that, everything downstream suffers — your hormones, your immunity, your brain, your longevity.

Think of joy, connection, and play as part of your health stack; just as essential as what you eat, how you move, and how you sleep.

So laugh more, love deeply, and stop treating joy like something you have to earn after all the “real” health stuff is done.

It IS the real health stuff.

05/19/2026

This topic comes up so often with my clients! You are not alone if you are struggling with this. Here are some tips to put yourself out there and try to make friends as an adult. You can do it!!!

For help with this you can always book a couple of sessions so we can identify which you are most capable of trying.

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05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Sometimes our partners, children, friends and co-workers try to tell us they worry we are not doing well. We tend to minimize this because we don't want to admit we can't figure out how to get back to our version of normal. Here are some signs I have seen in my work that can help you realize you might have gotten off track and your emotions are dysregulated:

-Intense anger or rage disproportionate to the triggering event
-Difficulty calming down after getting emotional
-Rapid, unpredictable mood swings
-Persistent irritability or sadness that lingers for hours
-Emotional outbursts in objectively low-stakes situations
-Chronic shame, guilt, or feelings of emotional emptiness
-Avoidance of situations that might trigger strong emotions
-Impulsive decisions made during moments of emotional distress

Do you see yourself? I can help. Book now:

Helping you to become the best you possible.

04/29/2026

One of my all time favourites to dance to..... Share yours with me please!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BODDyZRF6A

DANCE BREAK Today is ! When was the last time you turned on your favorite song and danced? Dancing is one way to break up a sedentary lifestyle with natural movement—and have fun doing it. Take 2 minutes to dance to your favorite song today, and tell us in the comments what tune inspires you to dance!

04/14/2026

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04/02/2026

I cannot celebrate women enough!

02/24/2026

Never hesitate to give someone positive feedback, it can make their day and remind them why they do what they do. Thanks to all my clients, busting their butts to become better versions of themselves, you inspire me to do the same.