McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare

I love this poem on Vulnerability by David Whyte. Vulnerability is a necessary part of therapy and growing. It's a risk we all must all take to embrace life to the fullest.

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The Art Of Listening #naturopathie #mentalhealth #mcdowalltalks #mcdowallhealth #torontobusiness #mentalhealthwarrior #listening #peacefulplace #life #anxietyrelief #onlinecounseling #therapy #pyschologytoday #mindfullness #psychologist #therapy #lifeisbeautiful #wordstoliveby #stressmanagement #torontocounselling @ Toronto, Ontario

Hi Everyone Please share with anyone who will be interested. Coping Conversations for Mental Health Wellness

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Which affirmation resonates with you?

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Search for the happiness inside you. Video and phone sessions available! ... #mentalhealthblog #mentalhealthwarrior #onlinecounseling #onlinecounselling #happiness #therapist #psychologist #psychology #lifeisbeautiful #life #healthyliving #naturopathie #motivation #healthandwellness #depressionhelp #anxiety #selfcare #covid19 #wellbeing #torontobusiness #torontotherapy #torontocounselling #counselling #torontocounsellingservices #mentalhealth #quotes #quotestoliveby See more

TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19 BOOK- My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19. This book is offered in different languages. PLEASE SHARE! ... https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/iasc-r/my-hero-you

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Happy Easter from McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare ... #happyeaster #mentalhealthblog #psychologyfacts #lifecoaching #instapsychology #mentalhealthmatters #life #happiness #therapy #onlinecounseling #toronto #torontobusiness #lifelessons #mentalhealthquotes #depressionhelp #anxiety #psychologytoday #naturopathie #therapy #torontotherapy #therapyonline #mentalhealthblog #mentalhealthsupport See more

My mother passed away on November 27, 2019 and a dear friend gave me this book of daily meditations on grief and loss.Since reading them every morning, I feel more peaceful. Death is inevitable and as humans we need to befriend the feelings of grief and loss as this is part of our journey.I hope everyone who is experiencing a loss right now, can find something whether its a meditation , a good friend to talk to or a therapist to help them process how they are feeling.... With love and gratitude, Dr. M #griefandloss #healingafterloss #mcdowallhealth #psychology #integrativepsychology #mentalhealth #naturopathy

A walk in my neighbourhood is soothing for the soul! Just returned from a neighbourhood walk and this is what I saw - its so nice to see my community being so positive! #lyttonpark #yongestreet #mcdowallhealth #community #socialdistancing #psychology #mentalhealth #integrativepsychology #naturopathy #canadastrong

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We are wishing everyone a happy & healthy week, Dont forget to be kind to yourself ... #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #lifeisgood #lifeisbeautiful #behappy #behappyandsmile #torontobusiness #inspiredaily #quotestagram #naturopathie #lifelesson #happinessquotes #happinessisachoice #inspireyourself #positivepsychology #anxietyrelief See more

SILENCE IN THE CITY An evening walk near the lake reminds me how the simple things in life can bring you joy even during this very difficult time. The sound of the water, the crispness of the air, the chirping of the birds, and watching the ducks in the lake are all small things we take for granted.... Get outside while practice social distancing and let your senses experience the silence in the city. You will be amazed how you will feel!

MEDITATION AMONG THE TREES Forest bathing or forest therapy can be most easily defined as a form of meditation among the trees. It is not necessarily hiking but an invitation to engage your five senses, stop and to observe. What can you see? touch?smell? heareven taste? According to Sarah Ivens in her recent book entitled Forest Therapy, Seasonal Ways to Embrace Nature For a Happier You (2018), the following are reasons why nature rocks:... The propensity to reduce blood pressure and heart rate Reduces symptoms of anxiety, anger, depression, obesity, PTSD, ADHD Restores focus and attention span Improves sleep Strengthens the immune system Increases natural killer cell activity that fights tumors and cancers Increases energy and vitality Increases sensory awareness and perception Promotes a health mind-body-spirit connection Increases brain power and clarity of thought Increases self-esteem, empathy, kindness and compassion Boosts creativity and intuition Increases feelings of awe, wonder and gratitude Fosters healthy aging Instills a love of nature and an ecological mind-set Calms the nervous system Relaxes an overworked brain Perhaps you can find a small piece of the forest that can help you during these stressful times... Written By: Crystal Colbourn

Just a small reminder to think about the things we are grateful for - Think, think, think!

ARE YOU SEEING THINGS CLEARLY? Does this picture depict clouds rolling in or clouds rolling out? Is the sun being overtaken by the clouds or is it working hard to break through? This small perception exercise can represent what you go through in everyday life, particularly when you approach troubling situations or a crisis. With every emotion there is mental commentary and meaning making of what is going on around you. ... How you describe a situation can change how you feel. Notice how many of these situations are happening in your life right now. Attempt to challenge your mind to see the other side versus being bogged down in negativity. Ask yourself... Is there another explanation for what is going on? Is there another way to view the situation? Do you maintain a balanced perspective or gravitate to only negative aspects of the story? During these precarious times in our community, it is important to become more mindful of the inner workings of our minds and emotions in order to remain grounded. We would love to hear your thoughts below... Written by: Crystal Colbourn #mcdowallhealth #psychology #integrativehealth #perceptionvsreality #challengingthoughts

Sending out some positive thoughts to everyone!

Hello Everyone! Please see this Interesting article on how the pandemic can impact mental health. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-covid-19-could-s/

Hello Everyone - We understand that this is a very difficult for everyone and we would like to support those who are feeling overwhelmed. With social distancing, people may also feel socially isolated. Therefore, at McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare (McDowall), we would like to offer FREE COUNSELLING sessions to those individuals in need. In order to support anyone who is struggling at this time, we would like to offer up to 3 sessions of counselling (via teleme...dicine) free of charge during this crisis to anyone who is financially unable to seek therapy. Please note these spots are limited due to our limited availability, therefore we will be screening clients in order to offer our services to individuals who normally would not have access to seek our support. We also would like to encourage everyone to please use this time wisely. Not only can we use this time to reconnect with our immediate family, we can use the time for healing - to slow down, to reflect and to just breath. In fact, one of the simplest ways to improve our mental health is to get more SLEEP! We have become a sleep deprived culture - so please use this time to restore and recover. Our minds and bodies need this for our immune system and for optimal health. Our team at McDowall are committed to your health and well-being. We are very optimistic that this crisis will resolved soon and business will be back to normal. In the meantime, please use this time to reconnect with yourself. Please call our office at 416 485-5555. Yours in Happiness and Health, Dr. McDowall