Online Therapy: Changing Mental Health Services Online therapy, also known as telepsychology, has exploded across the globe. Although there were some online therapy services offered prior to COVID-19, they became immensely popular during the global pandemic. During that time mental health needs dramatically increased and access to online therapy was essential. Clinicians learned to pivot…
Back to school can be a challenging time for teens and parents alike. The pace of summer allows individuals to slow things down and not be as preoccupied with school obligations, homework and extracurricular activities. Teens might be excited to see old friends but can also be worried about new teachers and new classes. The…
Understanding ACT: A Brief Overview You might have heard about ACT principles and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques and wonder, what are they? Acceptance Commitment Therapy is a psychotherapy approach which involves aspects of mindfulness, acceptance and behavioural change to encourage the development of psychological flexibility. ACT therapy interventions enhance individuals’ quality of life and…
What are the benefits of psychodiagnostic assessments? You might wonder if you would consider seeking out a psychodiagnostic assessment. What exactly is it and how would it benefit you? Which mental health professionals are able to properly conduct mental health assessments and provide diagnoses? We will tackle these questions and more in our blog this…
Introduction to Teletherapy for OCD Treatment OCD treatment can be conducted through teletherapy for OCD. And it can also be conducted during in-person therapy. However, there are many advantages to online OCD therapy. We will be talking about the benefits of online OCD treatment in this blog. We will also talk about many other aspects…
Introduction to Mindfulness Techniques What does it mean to learn mindfulness based therapy? Does it mean you are engaging in mindfulness meditation for anxiety? There has been significant discussion about mindfulness therapy since it has been shown to be highly beneficial from a mental health perspective. It is important to discuss what mindfulness based therapy…
With the changing of the seasons, come exciting updates about online therapy at Forward Thinking Psychological Services®! We strive to provide the best online therapy for your presenting issues! We deliver our services virtually to ensure that you can access assessment and therapy options in a flexible and convenient manner from different locations. We are…
What is I-CBT for OCD? If you experience symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, you might be very familiar with ERP treatment for OCD. You might be wondering what is the best treatment for OCD. Have you heard of Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD? Read on to learn more about what I-CBT for OCD is and…
Engaging in adolescent counseling during times of growth and transformation can prove to be extremely beneficial for youth. Teens are rapidly changing during the period of adolescent development. This includes changes in their physical appearance, emotional insight and thought processes. Teens also mature and develop at different rates from each other, which adds to the…
Online OCD Therapy: Addressing Common Concerns Introduction: Exploring Online OCD Therapy Online OCD therapy is here to stay and there are many reasons why! It is very understandable to experience different concerns when thinking about starting online treatment for OCD and anxiety. However, when engaging in online OCD treatment and interventions for other mental health…
It is January. A time to refresh and plan for a fulfilling year in 2024. How can we go about that? ACT interventions can provide you with strategies and techniques to focus on what matters to you most in life. Focusing on our mental health can improve our relationships, mood, energy, activities and overall quality…
It is soon the start of a new year. 2024 is just around the corner! How do you want to engage in mental health and wellness as the calendar turns over? Are you thinking about starting mental health counselling? With the arrival of each new year, we are provided with an opportunity to reflect on…
