Straight Talk for Mental Health

In this episode, we are discussing clinical, reactive, seasonal affective, and male covert depressions, the main symptoms, the origins, and how to treat.

This episode discusses the rollercoaster of love bombing and gaslighting; who’s at risk and what to do if you’re in this kind of relationship

This episode helps us understand how exposure to family-of-origin dysfunction gives us the opportunity to increase self-awareness toward deeper healing and repair.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… NOT to set yourself up with failed resolutions, but to dig deep into the reflections of 2022, to carry forward how you pulled off your proudest moments and the lessons from the pain!

Did you know that December is THE highest drop out month for post-secondary students? There are very good reasons why. Take a look at what KG&Associates know about this and how to protect your academic success and future. Parents may also find this helpful on how best to support their students.

This is our first episode as Karen Goslin & Associates! Welcoming Janice D'souza to the team as an associate therapist, who specializes in the treatment of children, teenagers, and young adults. This episode discusses the different phases of the pandemic and the challenges students faced, and still face, starting from the very beginning.

This is part two in a two-part series on Wellness and Self-Care. You will learn about the connection between physical and mental health and how to optimize social connection and exercise towards the management of depression and anxiety.

This is part one in a two-part series on Wellness and Self-Care. You will learn about the connection between physical and mental health and how to optimize sleeping and eating routines toward good management of depression and anxiety.

I want to discuss the causes and impact of shame, and a 'Here and Now' strategy I utilize in my practice for relief.

This is a brief explanation of the Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) therapeutic approach that I use. It should help you understand if this type of therapy could be beneficial for you.

I explain the theory and usefulness of cognitive behavioural therapy. I have proudly developed a specialized and unique CBT program called "C-H-A-N-G-E" that continues to get accountable results for the clients I work with!

With divorces on the rise, since the COVID-19 outbreak, this video discusses common reactions and coping strategies.

Discover the questions worth asking yourself regardless if you are a son, a daughter, or a father.

This is my story about recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I have a passion for helping people suffering from chronic pain and illness. I have learned first hand the tools and techniques that are proven to facilitate recovery or optimize pain management and quality of life.

What should you expect once you decide to go to therapy? It is important that your investment of time, energy, effort, AND money is well worth it to you and that you get the results you need to break negative patterns and maximize your potential.

I want to talk to you about how the stigma of mental health is diminishing despite its history of institutionalization, shame, and sexism. In 2020, we are ready to face emotional and mental issues head-on, and slowly cultural acceptance and accommodations are growing, making it easier to be more open with ourselves, with each other, and ready to reach out for help without a sense of failure and stigma.

Why Should You Go To Therapy? Here are my suggestions about how to understand your symptoms and when to know it is a good time to start therapy. Visit my website karenrsw.com to learn more.