Stokes Psychotherapy: Mind, Body & Spirit
967 College Street M6H 1A6 Toronto, ON, Canada

Dopamine helps to activate the learning centres in the brain - that means we learn better when we're happy, like when we're receiving positive feedback (reward = dopamine release). This is the opposite of how we usually enter classrooms, exams, and other high-pressure learning environments and it demonstrates a disadvantage to those who aren't set up with a positive mindset in the first place (for any number of reasons, but depression, unsafe environments or lack of an enriching environment are some examples). https://www.youtube.com/watch

"For too long, the health-care system has relied on police to respond to mental health crises in the community," CAMH said in its statement. "Mental Health is health. This means that people experiencing a mental health crisis need health care. "Police should not be first responders. Police are not trained in crisis care and should not be expected to lead this important work."

A personal run-in with "mental time travel". Check out my new blog post: http://amandastokes.com/blog

Self-compassion

Always clean the light.

Better believe it ;)

My 2020 resolution is to incorporate more of these essential components to my therapeutic practices (not just psychotherapy, but yoga and reiki, as well). A safe space and a strong therapeutic alliance require genuineness, empathy and positive regard for everyone I meet. #healing #psychotherapy #growth

To the men out there - connect, share, learn and grow together:

This weekend, I'm hosting a Yin Yoga Teacher Training that encompasses the Energy & Psychology of Yin Yoga. 50 Hours immersive over 2 weekends(May 31-June2nd and June 15-17). There are 2 spots left if anyone is interested in joining us. <3 http://amandastokes.com/retreats