Coastal Psychology

A healthy sex life is important to psychological well-being and quality of life.

Dr. Jamie Farquhar agrees that COVID19 could be making eating disorder symptoms worse. #CBT for eating disorders is an effective way to help manage symptoms. https://www.forbes.com//anxiety-from-the-covid-19-pandem/

From April 19th to 25th, it's National Infertility Awareness week. This week of awareness allows people who are trying to start a family to make their voices he...ard so that our community can support them all the better. As our research projects closely affect these people, we publish a research capsule every day of this week. These capsules will report our results and will give voice to the couples who participate in our studies. Feel free to comment on our posts and let us know what you think! Finally, we remind all couples followed in fertility clinic that it is still possible to participate in our online research: Project Journey. This project allows us to better understand your experiences as a couple visiting a fertility clinic. For more information, click on the following link: https://survey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iwYMwh1g4136YZ

The #COVID19 pandemic has dramatically altered the lives of Canadian families, parents and children. From June 9 to 22, 2020, we asked Canadians what it was li...ke to be a parent during these unprecedented times. Here are some of the participants responses: Results: http://ow.ly/uG8Y50AtSvR Infographic: http://ow.ly/T4KS50AtSvQ Dear parents: thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to complete our online questionnaire. Your voices have been heard! These data will help in evaluating service delivery and support for families during and after the pandemic.

Coastal Psychology stands in solidarity with the Black community against white supremacy, racism, discrimination, & violence. We acknowledge the additive impact of minority stress on the mental & physical health of Black community members as well as the barriers to accessing mental health services in Nova Scotia & across Canada. We vow to continue listening, learning, & acting. We invite you to:... LEARN the history of African Nova Scotians through African Nova Scotian Affairs (https://ansa.novascotia.ca/) & LISTEN to this podcast on Africville (https://www.cbc.ca//africville-a-community-destroyed-1.291). LISTEN, LEARN, & support Black voices by attending the Halifax Black Film Festival (https://halifaxblackfilm.com/) & reading about the history of racism & white privilege (https://halifax.overdrive.com/collection/1085176) LISTEN & LEARN from activists such as @Rachel.Cargle (https://www.rachelcargle.com/) ACT by supporting the Black Youth Helpline (blackyouth.ca or call 1-833-294-8650) who aim to prevent the social & psychological breakdown of Black youth by focusing on education, health, & community development ACT by donating to the Loveland Therapy Fund (https://thelovelandfoundation.org/loveland-therapy-fund/). ACT by joining or donating to the Federation of Black Canadian (https://fbcfcn.ca/), a non-profit organization that seeks to advance the social, economic, political & cultural interests of Canadians of African descent. ACT to end police violence with Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/

McMaster University is offering free online treatment workshops for women who have been feeling depressed, down, or anxious after the birth of a baby. These wor...kshops are based on Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) and are being offered as part of a research study. Women will be eligible to participate if they are living in Canada, over the age of 18, and have a baby under 12 months.

From April 19th to 25th, its National Infertility Awareness week. This week of awareness allows people who are trying to start a family to make their voices he...ard so that our community can support them all the better. As our research projects closely affect these people, we publish a research capsule every day of this week. These capsules will report our results and will give voice to the couples who participate in our studies. Feel free to comment on our posts and let us know what you think! Finally, we remind all couples followed in fertility clinic that it is still possible to participate in our online research: Project Journey. This project allows us to better understand your experiences as a couple visiting a fertility clinic. For more information, click on the following link: https://survey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iwYMwh1g4136YZ

Coastal Psychologys Dr. Daniel LeBouthillier offered our condolences to all those affected by the terrible tragedy that occurred in Nova Scotia this past weekend and shared some advice on how to cope with the aftermath of this tragedy, especially considering the COVID19 pandemic-related restrictions. https://ici.radio-canada.ca//tuerie-nouvelle-ecosse-enquet

There is an urgent need to increase the number of health care providers and support staff in Nova Scotia to assist the doctors, nurses, and other health team members to continue to deliver care to residents of Nova Scotia during this pandemic in our nursing homes, home care agencies and hospitals. On behalf of the province, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) has set up the following open call postings to accept applications from people who are not currently employed with... the NSHA, but who would be willing to work as a Casual Relief worker - to be deployed as needed at the NSHA, long term care or other publicly funded health care entities. Open Call for Nursing (Req ID 61275) - https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer Open Call for Healthcare (Req ID 62884) - https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer Open Call for Administrative Professionals (Req ID 62741) - https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer Open Call for Support (Req ID) - https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer To apply: - provide a resume (including basic information, contact details, education, and work and volunteer experience), and - fill out the online application, specify your preferences for location and answer other employment related questions NSHA recruiters will get back to you as needed.

A cheat sheet to help Nova Scotians understand the basic needs supports that are available in response to COVID-19 at this time. Please note - this information ...aimed at employed Nova Scotians who are not experiencing homelessness. Keep watch on this page for additional cheat sheets. If you need help finding the community supports and social services available at this time, please call 211 or check our online database at www.ns.211.ca today. See more

Join Dr. Natalie Stratton for a 2-day workshop: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders. WHEN: April 30th & May 1st, 2020 from 9:00am to 4:00pm WHERE: The Rodd Royalty, 14 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, PEI Learn more: http://coastalpsych.ca/workshops Register here: http://coastalpsych.ca/workshops-register-anxiety... #CBTWorks Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division Prince Edward Island Association of Social Workers Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island - PAPEI See more

Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD RATE for the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT). This years conference entitled, CBT Knowledge and Dissemination is taking place in Halifax, NS at Dalhousie University from May 21-23, 2020. For more information about the conference and to register visit: https://cacbt.ca/en/conferences/2020-halifax-homepage/ EARLY BIRD DEADLINE April 21, 2020 at 11:59pm #CBTWorks Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies

Sign up now for our next Cognitive-Behavioural Group Therapy for Female Sexual Pain! Learn strategies to reduce pain, increase pleasure, & restore intimacy. Find out more here: https://coastalpsych.ca/groups #CBTWorks

Join Coastal Psychologys Dr. Natalie Stratton on March 11th to learn more about perinatal depression & anxiety as well as receive tips on how to manage your mental health during this period of transition. #cbtworks Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia

Receiving/considering fertility treatment or medically assisted reproduction? Participate in our new online couples study! Couples can participate if: 1. Both ...members of the couple can complete the surveys 2. You are within 6 months of your first visit to a fertility clinic or: -it has been one year or more since you last accessed treatment -you have attended an information/initial assessment session beyond 6 months and are now considering/receiving treatment 3. You have internet access 4. You are able to read/speak French or English 5. You are 18 years or older **other criteria may apply *Compensation will be provided* Please email us at [email protected] or call 514-343-6111 ex 54060 for more information on how to participate! Our research is inclusive of all bodies, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Laboratoire dtude du couple / Couples and Relationships Research Lab Laboratoire de recherche sur le couple et la sexualit

Sleep is more complex than meets the eye. Did you know that good sleep consists of more than just # of hours? It also involves quality (getting the right proportions of each phase) & timing (to be in sync w/ bodys rhythms & chemicals). Project Sleep shared these #sleepfacts!

Could you recognize if your exercise habits were out-of-control? Does what causes eating disorders matter for its treatment? Join Coastal Psychologys Dr. Jamie Farquhar along with eating disorder experts and people with lived experience for a panel discussion on current topics in eating disorders on November 7th from 7pm to 9pm. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/current-topics-in-eating-disord

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others: https://verywellmind.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy-10674

Sometimes our thoughts are unhelpful and/or inaccurate. Examining and changing your thoughts to be more balanced, helpful, and/or accurate can help reduce the intensity of negative emotions. This article describes a step-by-step approach to examining your thoughts. #CBTWorks https://blogs.scientificamerican.com//a-swiss-army-knife-/

What to Do When Youve Said the Wrong Thing? Who has not been there...we are all human. https://www.nytimes.com//what-to-do-when-youve-said-the-wr

How do I know if I need therapy? https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//need-therapy_ca_5d49d0b5e4b

Did you know that 1 in 3 women experience low sexual desire? Dr. Lori Brottos #DebunkingDesire video talks about things YOU can do to help lower chronic stress causing low desire. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/TZCXD8331OM

The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies developed a short video describing what is CBT? What here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRijYOJp5e0

*EARLY BIRD RATE EXTENDED* Join Dr. Jacquie Cohen and Dr. Natalie Stratton for a 2-day workshop: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders. WHEN: October 7 & 8, 2019 from 9:00am to 4:00pm WHERE: Loyola Private Dining Room, Saint Marys University, Halifax, NS... Learn more: www.coastalpsych.ca/workshops

#Menopause is a natural condition experienced by almost all women, everywhere, throughout history, as they ease out of their reproductive years. But that doesnt mean its a breeze to get through. Here are some tips to help make menopause more comfortable. https://secure3.convio.net/mtsito/site/SPageServer/

This weeks @ThisAmerLife episode showcases Cognitive Processing Therapy, a treatment that helps people recover from PTSD. Listen here #CBTWorks https://www.thisamericanlife.org/682/ten-sessions

Dr. Amelia Aldao provides an overview of why LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than heterosexual and cis-gendered individuals. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YEBlgQ0Q28

Through humour and expertise, Jensplaining helps us understand how celebrity endorsed popular pseudoscience "wellness" products and trends are anything but harmless. Watch here: https://gem.cbc.ca//s/9064a0b9-bbd2-4129-8998-a30cc97ebbb2

CBT for PTSD may involve sharing a traumatic experience with your psychologist. Read more about the benefits here #CBTWorks https://www.psychologytoday.com//the-healing-power-telling

Get Dr. Jen Gunters new book "The Vagina Bible" https://www.motherjones.com///08/wellness-goop-jen-gunter/

Here are resources about how to talk to a loved one if you think they might have an eating disorder. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/lea/help/caregivers

When mental illness is publicly depicted as a violent threat and not a medical diagnosis, a diverse population is stereotyped and dehumanized. It makes a spectacle out of people with mental illnesses. Read our full statement: https://cmha.ca//harmful-words-about-violence-and-mental-i

https://www.dal.ca//policy_matters2019/LGBTQ2S-HOUSING.html

Learn more about the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team in Nova Scotia: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca//mental-health-and-addictions-e If you or someone you know needs immediate support, contact the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at 902-429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167

Suicidal thoughts are a common symptom of many mental health difficulties. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) can effectively decrease suicidal thoughts & behaviours. Read more: https://www.wsj.com/a/can-suicide-be-prevented-11547908212 If you or someone you know needs immediate support, contact the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at 902-429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167

Many women experiencing genital & pelvic pain &/or pain due to endometriosis describe being dismissed by medical professionals and provided messages that "menstrual cramps hurt." Biases in medicine against women & ethnic groups need to be addressed. Watch the full segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TATSAHJKRd8

Many people who experience chronic worry believe that their worries will come true. When chronic worriers wrote down their worries & discovered that the majority of worries did not come true, they tended to worry less in the future. Read more: https://www-inverse-com.cdn.ampproject.org//58272-excessiv #CBTWorks

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