The Need for Queer-Affirmative Therapy
It’s June, which also happens to be Pride Month – and there’s no better way to start it off than by addressing the need for queer-affirmative therapy and the need for more queer-affirmative therapists. But before we delve into the why, let’s look at the what. What is queer-affirmative therapy? Queer-affirmative therapy is “an approach […]
Tips for Coping with OCD
OCD, while not completely curable, can be treated. The focus area is usually reducing compulsive behaviours and helping with distressing thoughts. The key aim is to reduce symptoms to a manageable level and teach certain coping skills to the individual for the future. Follow the 3-3-3 rule Look around you and name three things you […]
Combinations & Common Obsessions and Compulsions of OCD
OCD can be divided into different types based on the nature of the symptoms experienced. Some of these symptoms appear to be relatively stable over time, while some may develop later on. Some symptoms are typical to a particular subtype, but it is not uncommon to experience symptoms of other subtypes at the same time. […]