Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health

07/17/2025

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I have had a meditation practice for about 15 years now. I started hoping it would calm me down, and it has. But it’s also made me more aware of the strangen...

07/16/2025

Please welcome Kevin Vlack RPQ.

“Being ‘the strong one’ is exhausting.

Maybe you’re the one everyone leans on, the one who stays calm in the storm, or the one who’s learned to downplay your needs to keep the peace.

But at some point, that weight catches up.

If you’re ready to let your guard down and talk to someone who understands that pressure, reach out. I’m here to talk.”

Reduced cost psychologist supervised psychotherapy available as of September 2025, in person or online.

07/15/2025

Celebrate the International Day of Self Compassion with us!

Meet online 12-1 pm ET Saturday July 19, 2025 for an hour of community self compassion guided by Ottawa River Self Compassion facilitators

Link posted on Events page of Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health Inc.

https://ottawariverintegrative.com/event/international-day-of-self-compassion/

06/22/2025

Book now for child and adolescent assessment and therapy. Immediate openings for summer child assessments and ADHD, ASD counselling and Applied Behavior Analysis, parent support. Call 613-656-3331

06/22/2025

To share with those who msy benefit

Optimal Sexual Experience Groups with Dr Peggy Kleinplatz lab at UOttawa opening this summer

Dear colleagues,

We would like to announce two upcoming Optimal Sexual Experience groups which may be of interest to your clients. One for sexual enhancement group therapy, and one group specific to couples struggling with sexual desire or frequency concerns. which might be of interest to your clients. One group will begin this summer, and the second group will begin this fall.

We invite inquiries from those who are interested in attending one of these groups specifically, and those who are interested in future dates.

For any questions, please contact Dr. Peggy J. Kleinplatz by telephone weekdays from 12pm to 5pm EST at 613-563-0846 (no email, please).

06/19/2025

06/19/2025

Please welcome our new Child and Adolescent Clinician Sunehra Arif MA who is available to offer psychological assessments and counselling to children and adolescents ages 6-16 supervised by Dr Kimberly Sogge C.Psych.

Sunehra’s supervisor Dr Sogge began her career as a director of Cild, Adolescent and Family Mental Health at the Clara Martin Center in Vermont and has worked as a paediatric and family psychologist at Peterborough Regional Hospital and Alberta Children’s Hospital.

Sunehra has immediate availability for child and adolescent assessment starting in July 2025.

To book with her now call 613-656-3331 or see link in bio or our website

https://ottawariverintegrative.com

More about Sunehra:
I help children and teens navigate emotions, school stress, and feelings of being different. I focus on building connection, helping them feel heard and understood. I also offer assessments to better understand how they learn and process the world, guiding decisions at school and home. My goal is to support both children and families, helping everyone move forward with confidence and compassion.

06/19/2025

Please welcome our new Child and Adolescent Clinician Sunehra Arif MA who is available to offer psychological assessments and counselling to children and adolescents ages 6-16 supervised by Dr Kimberly Sogge C.Psych. Sunehra’s supervisor Dr Sogge began her career as a director of Cild, Adolescent and Family Mental Health at the Clara Martin Center in Vermont and has worked as a paediatric and family psychologist at Peterborough Regional Hospital and Alberta Children’s Hospital.

Sunehra has immediate availability for child and adolescent assessment starting in July 2025. To book with her now call 613-656-3331 or see link in bio or our website https://ottawariverintegrative.com

More about Sunehra:
I help children and teens navigate emotions, school stress, and feelings of being different. I focus on building connection, helping them feel heard and understood. I also offer assessments to better understand how they learn and process the world, guiding decisions at school and home. My goal is to support both children and families, helping everyone move forward with confidence and compassion.

06/15/2025

We are with you today.

06/10/2025

Self-compassion is a powerful practice that can transform how we relate to ourselves. Here are six simple yet profound ways to bring more kindness and care into your life:
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1️⃣ Ask yourself, 'What do I need?': Pause for a moment and check in. Do you need rest, reassurance, movement, or connection? Listening to yourself with curiosity and care is a powerful act of self-compassion.
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2️⃣ Treat Yourself Like a Friend: Speak to yourself with the same kindness and understanding you’d offer a dear friend.
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3️⃣ Supportive Touch: A gentle hand on your heart or a comforting self-hug can soothe and ground you in moments of distress.
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4️⃣ Write a Self-Compassionate Letter: Put pen to paper and offer yourself words of comfort and encouragement, just as you would to someone you love.
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5️⃣ Remember You Aren’t Alone: It’s important to acknowledge that we all face challenges—this imperfection is what makes us human.
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6️⃣ Use a Warm Inner Tone of Voice: Try to adopt a gentle tone with yourself, especially when things go wrong. Practice patience, love, and understanding toward yourself.
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🌸 Have you tried any of these self-compassion practices? Share your favorite one below!
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06/10/2025

How Mindful Self Compassion works with MBSR and MBCT