Therapy & Mental Health Blog
Insights, perspectives, and practical guidance on therapy, mental health, relationships, trauma, and well-being from the clinicians at Gibson & Associates.
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Understanding Attachment Styles and How They Impact Your Relationships
Attachment styles are patterns that emerge in our earliest emotional bonds with caregivers. These styles play a significant role in childhood development and later influence our attachment patterns in adult relationships.
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Managing the Inner Turmoil of Burnout
Struggling with burnout? Learn how to navigate the inner turmoil by accepting where you are, working with conflicting emotions, and finding balance between ambition and self-care.
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Understanding Invisible Labour and the Impact on Women's Mental Health
Invisible labour impacts women's mental health, causing stress and burnout—especially for marginalized women.

Honouring Pride Month: A Therapist’s Reflection on Healing, Celebration, and Allyship
Pride Month calls us to celebrate, grieve, and commit to therapy that uplifts and affirms 2SLGBTQIA+ identities—beyond just June.

'RIDE THE WAVE' of Emotion
Learn effective strategies to manage overwhelming emotions by recognizing and riding them like waves. Discover practical tips to stay grounded and move through feelings with ease.
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Understanding Your Window of Tolerance
You know that feeling when you just can’t take it anymore—your thoughts are racing, your heart is pounding, you're sweating, and all you want to do is throw your hands up and scream, “I can’t take this!”? That overwhelming moment is what psychotherapists like myself refer to as being outside of your Window of Tolerance.
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When Rest Feels Like Guilt: Breaking the Productivity Trap
Feeling guilty for taking a break? Learn how to overcome rest guilt, break free from the productivity trap, and prioritize mental health with essential rest practices.

What is a Trauma Response? 4 Types of Responses to Trauma
Discover the 4 trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—their symptoms, behaviours, and how support can guide healing.
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