Durel Williams

07/08/2025

Summer sometimes offers us a break in our usual rhythms, and is an opportunity to hit the slo-mo (or even the pause) button.

It may seem counterintuitive, but rest is crucial for our functioning and productivity. People often associate rest with laziness, resulting in a social construct of rest that drives us function beyond our capacity. However, our nervous system perceives this as a fight for survival, ultimately becoming chronically dysregulated. If you click the link in the bio, you’ll be able to read more about:

✅ Why rest is important
✅ Strategies to reset your nervous system
✅ Skills regulate our nervous system effectively

https://www.heartspringtherapy.ca/post/rest-reset-regulate

Busy seems to be the new normal these days. We become so easily caught up with the hustle and bustle of home and family life, work demands, and social obligations, we sometimes forget how important it is to hit the pause (or even slo-mo) button. Finding time to pause in the middle of all the busynes...

03/08/2025

Ever wondered how EMDR helps to heal the impact of traumatic experiences? In this video I explain what EMDR is, and how it is used to help treat maladaptively stored memories.

10/28/2024

It’s been an honour to do what I do, and I’m humbled by the many clients who have entrusted me with their stories. Thank you.

07/11/2024

Want to learn more about EMDR Therapy? In this video I discuss trauma and how EMDR therapy is used to treat maladaptive and dysfunctionally stored memories.

07/05/2024

I am excited to share that I have successfully fulfilled the requirements to be granted the designation of EMDR Certified Therapist! I look forward to continuing to support my clients as we navigate past experiences and heal old wounds, and improve outcomes for better tomorrows.

05/30/2024

Participating in therapy is self-care. Here are some tips to help enhance your experience, and optimize progress towards your therapy goals.

Psychotherapy (or simply "therapy", as it will be identified in the rest of this post) is both an immensely rewarding, and especially challenging experience. It offers an opportunity to confront and/or resolve unhealthy thinking, emotional and behavioural patterns that can be disruptive to one's ove...

03/04/2024

Today I recognize & celebrate my fellow (24,000+!) who are opening doors to , and for people across Ontario.



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12/22/2023

Happy Holidays!

12/01/2023

On November 30, 2023 the OCSWSSW invited me to speak on a panel regarding intimate partner violence (IPV) in Canada. The event was the College’s Education Day, and it marked the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

In this clip I spoke about some of the findings from my MSW thesis completed in 2010. Since then, there has been more recent research on the topic of immigrant survivors of IPV, but the findings are hardly different.

06/22/2023

I’ll be off for just a bit, but will be back on July 3!

06/21/2023

Bring on the fun!

Summer is finally here! And for many that means long days, warmer weather, and lots of outdoor fun. It can also mean a ton of activities, including spending time with lots of friends and relatives. As a result, in the middle of all that fun, things can quickly become pretty overwhelming. And that ca...