Wendy Digout Psychological Services
325 Main St Antigonish, NS, Canada

Here are the offices Holiday Hours, as requested Appointments will be available upon request except for Dec 24, 25, 31 and January 1st. New referrals for youth, teens, young adults attending university or community college and parents for parenting support are currently being accepted Please contact the office for more information.

With rising numbers and the implementation of necessary #health restrictions, many of us are feeling the weight of #COVID19. And yet, history has shown us the p...ower of our human perseverance in times of struggle. Check out our latest Tip Sheet for Trudging Through the COVID Slog: https://teenmentalhealth.org/covid-19/ #InThisTogether See more

Grief is one of those things that often comes back during the holidays. I love the model of mourning talked about in this article. I think it may be helpful for those who feel that wave of sadness or grief during the holidays. My own suggestions for managing grief over the holidays: Allow yourself to feel and validate your own (or your children’s) feelings of loss and of missing that person. Rather than pushing the thoughts and feelings away it may be helpful to come up... with a way to ensure your loved one is allowed to still be present during the holidays. This can be done either concretely through a ritual, gesture or a picture to remember them, or emotionally, simply by sharing stories, taking time to remember them and by allowing yourself and others to keep them close in their heart. However you manage grief during the holidays, know that it is normal and ok to feel sad and miss your loved ones at this time of year, regardless of amount of time that has gone by. Reach out to friends, family or those who knew and loved your person. You’re probably not the only one missing them right now.

This 5-Day Healthy Habits Re-Set program for University students starts this coming Monday, November 23rd. As students are coming to the end of term, it is often hard to stay on track with basic healthy habits as they prepare for exam time. This 5-Day Healthy Habits Re-set is designated to help students get back to healthy routines before exams start. Please join at: https://www.instagram.com/healthyhabitsforreallife/

If your child is stressed out or anxious, and you have a bit of energy, joy edges out the anxious feelings. Times are rough right now; try to crank up the hope because even though it feels like it, this pandemic will not last foreverSending #compassion

Trouble sleeping?! Some reasons why sleep isn’t coming easy or why you’re waking during the night.

https://www.vox.com//winter-dread-covid-19-pandemic-happin

Symptoms of PTSD come in many forms and lots of people don’t know that their unconscious reactions and behaviours that may seem a little unhelpful to the outsid...e eye are actually subtle PTSD symptoms. PTSD doesn’t always happen straight after a trauma. Sometimes it’s only after years of coping that you reach crisis point and the better known PTSD symptoms emerge. Do you recognise any of these? Have you been coping with trauma alone? #traumainformed #traumarecovery #traumahealing #posttraumaticgrowth #posttraumaticstressdisorder #stressrelief #stressmanagement #selfharmrecovery #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthhelp #childhoodtrauma #moodswings #codependency #codependencyrecovery #chronicpain #recoverywarrior #highrisk #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #traumasurvivor #dontskipbrainday #feelingishealing #mentalhealthworkout #mindfulness See more

COMMUNITY INFORMATION Such a great opportunity for girls aged 11-14! Contact Grace directly for more information!

Psychology Talks: But I'm not tired’...Sleep in Childhood Tue, October 20, 2020 on-line - 6:30 PM 8:00 PM ADT Dr. Ayala Gorodzinsky will present on sleep in childhood. There are various factors which can influence children’s sleep, including screen use, activity level during the day, worries, pain, and emotions. Dr. Gorodzinsky will discuss how these factors can be recognized and managed. She will also provide general information about recommended hours of sleep across chi...ldhood. Dr. Gorodzinsky will also discuss general ideas on how to improve sleep in children who are not experiencing any particular concerns and are still having difficulty with sleep. This presentation is geared towards an audience of parents and caregivers. Childhood includes many stages of development, and the content of the presentation will include information relevant for children 4 to 18 years of age. The presentation will be followed by some time for Q&A with the audience. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/123680607025 See more

Trauma can manifest in many forms. This is why we should always seek to understand behaviors and truly listen. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

Countdown to #IOAD: Do you know what an overdose is? Did you know you can overdose on more than just opioids? Check out these great fact sheets on Alcohol, De...pressants, Opioids, and Stimulants to learn about each drug, the signs associated with an overdose, and what you can do to help. For more information on overdose basics, visit: https://www.overdoseday.com/overdose-basics/

Good reminders for all of us !

(Trauma Aware Care)

Countdown to #IOAD: Do you know what an overdose is? Did you know you can overdose on more than just opioids? Check out these great fact sheets on Alcohol, De...pressants, Opioids, and Stimulants to learn about each drug, the signs associated with an overdose, and what you can do to help. For more information on overdose basics, visit: https://www.overdoseday.com/overdose-basics/

We’re in this together Sending our love to parents and* educators

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Were in this together Sending our love to parents and* educators

When people talk about "checking-in with yourself" - this is generally what they mean!

Anyone else trying to get back on September sleep schedule yet??!! Once I get caught up on mine Ill get a post done about the importance of sleep hygiene! #tistheseason #sleephygiene #backtoschoolroutines

What other self-care tips would you suggest for parents? Share your tip below

My entire emotional range from the mouths of children. Source: https://www.instagram.com/livefromsnacktime/ EDIT: I had no idea these would take off quite the ...way they have. Please, if you like these, you should definitely visit the Instagram link or Live From Snack Time. They have even more great stuff! See more

Always straddling the tension and trying not to tap out. Forever convincing ourselves that we can hold so many contradictory pieces and feelings. Not only are t...ension and contradictory pieces OK and normal theyre the magic sauce. Carl Jung called the paradox one of our most valued spiritual possessions and a great witness to the truth. He wrote, Only the paradox comes anywhere near to comprehending the fullness of life. Sometimes beautiful. Sometimes terrible. Always deeply human.

For those of you who have children going to school with the Strait Regional Centre for Education, you can sign up for email or text notifications.

Excellent! Thanks Torrey Trust, Ph.D.

A year ago I spent a month drumming after finishing up my latest book...really a great way to recover and restore a "good rhythm" in your body and mind. This is... an infographic to be shared in an upcoming session of our Level One training...but we will be focusing on rhythm and movement and image today in our first meeting/webinar! See more

#complexptsd # #dissociation #abandonmentrecovery #anxiety #depression #innercritic #flashbacks #complextraumarecovery

I havent been able to find the actual study yet, but will post when I find it.

Its important to look at the whole picture #adhd #mentalhealth #adhdcoaching #coaching #executivefunction #gift #selflove #advocate

Hello everyone. We are reaching out to all Atlantic Canada First Nations because we are offering our services to those regions and encouraging other First Natio...n communities and members to share this post and like our page. Help is available. We are here to listen, here to help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Welalin Thanks

A new, special edition of Psynopsis is available online today. The COVID-19 issue, featuring more than a dozen articles about the psychological impact of the Coronavirus, can be read online for free, with no signup, here: https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Psynopsis/2020-Vol42-3/index.html

Office Update: Appointments are still being held via videoconferencing ortelephone. Direct billing is available for most private health insurance. ... New clients welcome: children (if appropriate for virtual counselling, teens, young adults and adults for parenting support. Please contact 902-863-3002 Youre braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. A.A. Milne

I **love** this post!!

I love seeing other professionals showing their love for Ollie Bots ! Carrie Colquitt RMT has her OllieBot sporting his mask! I really need to get myself a business logo so I can get another one for my office! Any ideas for a logo anyone?!

Tara Brach has amazing meditations, and this is one of my favs of hers

Struggling with wearing a mask because of your anxiety or trauma reactions happening because of either you or others wearing a mask ?! Then please watch this! Caelin has an incredible understanding of how to manage physiological/body reactions to stress and panic!

Boosting mood through movement and exercise Recent evidence demonstrates that physical activity promotes neuroplastic effects and may serve as a...n effective intervention for mood disorders. Physical activity alters the progression of mood disorder neuropathology by optimizing the levels of neurotransmitters, neurotrophic factors, beta-endorphins, cortisol, and muscle-derived protein (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1- [PGC-1]). Moreover, regular physical activity optimizes processes involved in neurogenesis, immune function, stress regulation, antioxidant defense, circadian rhythms, epigenetic modifications and the maintenance of telomere length. Source: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/np/2017/7014146/

Masks are now mandatory in public places. They can be a difficult extra expense for families. Please note that free reusable masks are available at your public libraries across Nova Scotia. https://novascotia.ca/news/release/

What a great post!

Almost all of these. Via Psyched Mommy