Chrissy Alfred

Spring Cleaning for the Mind: The Mental Health Benefits of Tidying Up Your Space

Spring cleaning isn’t just an annual ritual for decluttering your home—it’s also an opportunity to declutter your mind. Research shows that cleaning and organising your physical environment can significantly impact your mental well-being. In this blog, we’ll explore the various ways that spring cleaning, or simply tidying up your space, can improve your mental health, […]

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Exploring 3 Unique Types of Therapy: Which One Might Be Right for You?

1. Somatic Therapy: Focusing on the Mind-Body Connection What it is:Somatic therapy, also known as somatic experiencing, is a type of body-centered therapy that focuses on the connection between the mind and the body. It is based on the idea that trauma, stress, and emotional pain can become “stored” in the body and affect physical

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The Debate Over AI Therapists: Could Machines Replace Human Connections?

In the past few years, we have the growth of AI gradually taking over various manual and technical jobs. Some websites and customer service have deployed the use of AI Chatbots instead of human contact. There has also been an introduction of AI bots to some social media platforms like Snapchat. Recently, on the X

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Starting the Conversation: Practical Steps to Discuss Mental Health

Mental health awareness has grown significantly, sparking discussions about reducing stigma. One of the most effective ways to break this stigma is to talk openly about mental health. But how do you do it? What practical steps can help foster meaningful conversations and encourage change? Get Comfortable Talking About Your Own FeelingsAs the saying goes,

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SAD in the Sunshine: Why Seasonal Affective Disorder Isn’t Just for Winter

You may have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a condition that involves recurring shifts in mood—most commonly depression—that coincide with changes in seasons. Often referred to as “winter depression,” SAD typically appears in winter when days are shorter and darker. However, it’s important to distinguish SAD from clinical depression, which persists year-round and

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