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Feeling disregulated? Notice three natural things in your surrounding.Slow your breath.Inhale through the nose, exhale l...
02/25/2026

Feeling disregulated?

Notice three natural things in your surrounding.

Slow your breath.

Inhale through the nose, exhale longer than you inhale. Hold for three seconds. Repeat.

Co-regulation helps the nervous system feel safe through connection with people, environment or nature.

This simple practice supports grounding and nervous system settling using mindfulness during moments of overwhelm.

Give it a try.

02/24/2026

Regulation doesn’t only happen through conversation.

Nature can act as a powerful co-regulator.

Offering rhythm, grounding, and sensory cues that help the nervous system settle.

This is why outdoor and nature-based therapy can be especially supportive for trauma, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

Healing doesn’t always require sitting across from someone. Sometimes, it happens while walking, breathing fresh air, and allowing your system to slow — together.

🌿 Follow for more trauma-informed reflections and practices.

For many people, conflict doesn’t just feel uncomfortable — it feels threatening.From a polyvagal and trauma-informed pe...
02/23/2026

For many people, conflict doesn’t just feel uncomfortable — it feels threatening.

From a polyvagal and trauma-informed perspective, this response often comes from the nervous system, not a lack of communication skills. When the body has learned that conflict meant harm, loss, or instability, it responds automatically to protect you.

In therapy, we work gently with these responses using approaches like EMDR, somatic experiencing, CBT, and mindfulness — helping the nervous system learn that safety is possible again.

Winter can impact mood, energy, and regulation more than we realize. Small, consistent supports like natural light, move...
02/21/2026

Winter can impact mood, energy, and regulation more than we realize.

Small, consistent supports like natural light, movement, breath and connection can help you feel steadier through the colder months.

You may find yourself dreaming of being at the beach. Why not go in winter too!

Thank you to my client for the photo submission ❄️

🔥2026 the year of The Fire Horse🔥February 17th was the Lunar New Year celebration. The Year of the Fire Horse comes from...
02/19/2026

🔥2026 the year of The Fire Horse🔥

February 17th was the Lunar New Year celebration.

The Year of the Fire Horse comes from the Chinese zodiac, which combines one of 12 animals with one of 5 elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). When the Horse aligns with the Fire element, its natural traits are amplified.

🔥🐎 What It Represents

1. Intensity & Passion
The Horse is already energetic and freedom-loving — Fire makes it bold, dramatic, and fiercely driven.

2. Independence
Fire Horses are known for strong individuality. They dislike restrictions and thrive when leading their own path.

3. Charisma & Magnetism
This combination is often associated with confidence, charm, and a powerful presence.

4. Risk-Taking Energy
It’s considered a dynamic, fast-moving year — great for big moves, bold decisions, and transformation.

02/18/2026

Have you signed up yet?

Join us this Friday, Feb 20th at 1pm for our first session.

Head to:

✨https://forms.gle/txDHEFs8m1pJZGja7
OR
✨www.amestherapy.ca

See you there.

Emotional safety isn’t about never having conflict — it’s about how repair, boundaries, and emotions are handled.In ther...
02/17/2026

Emotional safety isn’t about never having conflict — it’s about how repair, boundaries, and emotions are handled.

In therapy, we often explore how emotional safety shows up not just in thoughts, but in the body and nervous system. Approaches like EMDR and CBT can support noticing these patterns and gently reshaping them over time.

If this resonates, you’re not alone!

Support is available.

CBTskills

02/14/2026

Today we celebrate all forms of love, not just romantic. 💛
Notice the quiet love around you, within you, and through the connections that hold you up.

Love isn’t only about chemistry or timing…It’s also shaped by the beliefs we carry about ourselves, closeness, and worth...
02/11/2026

Love isn’t only about chemistry or timing…

It’s also shaped by the beliefs we carry about ourselves, closeness, and worth. On days like Valentine’s, old thought patterns can surface quietly.

CBT reminds us that noticing these thoughts with curiosity can create space for more compassion — for ourselves and for others.

Attachment styles are patterns we learn about closeness, safety, and connection — often shaped by early experiences and ...
02/09/2026

Attachment styles are patterns we learn about closeness, safety, and connection — often shaped by early experiences and reinforced over time.

Some of these patterns live in the nervous system and body memory, while others show up as thoughts and beliefs about ourselves and relationships.

For example, you might feel a surge of anxiety or shutdown before you even have a thought — or you might notice familiar beliefs like “I’m too much” or “I can’t rely on anyone.”

In therapy, we don’t try to erase your attachment style. We work with it — helping your body feel safer and your thoughts become more flexible, so relationships feel less reactive and more secure over time.

Free Transplant Mental Health Webinar Series- every other Friday live!Submit your email to register:https://forms.gle/tx...
02/09/2026

Free Transplant Mental Health Webinar Series- every other Friday live!
Submit your email to register:
https://forms.gle/txDHEFs8m1pJZGja7

After reviewing responses from recent mental health surveys, one thing is clear: the transplant community wants an ongoing conversation about mental health. So let’s start it. Join Kathleen and I, as we explore the ups and downs of mental health throughout the transplant journey and discuss the challenges, practical approaches, tools, and strategies that can offer support along the way.
👥 Open to recipients, families, caregivers, and donor families
💬 Questions welcome- recorded episodes will be available on CTA Youtube channel.
Help shape the conversation- Submit your email to register & questions to be addressed throughout the series. https://forms.gle/txDHEFs8m1pJZGja

www.amestherapy.ca

02/08/2026

Need to set boundaries but can’t find the words?

Try these:

“Let me think about that and get back to you.”
“I’m not able to do that right now.”
“That doesn’t work for me.”
“I need some time before responding.”
“I’m allowed to change my mind.”

If boundaries feel hard, try starting with borrowed words.

You don’t need the perfect explanation.
You don’t need to justify your needs.
You don’t need permission.

These scripts are meant to support your nervous system — not force confidence.

Which one feels most supportive right now?

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Kitchener, ON
N0J1J0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm

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+15194967443

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