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Practical Ways to Incorporate Trauma-Informed Practices into Your Daily Routine
As a mental health therapist, I know how important it is to integrate trauma-informed practices into everyday life. Healing isn’t just...

Fika Mental Health
Mar 43 min read


Why Do I Feel Stuck? Understanding the Freeze Response
Feeling stuck is one of the most frustrating emotional experiences. You know you need to do something—respond to an email, make a phone...

Fika Mental Health
Mar 22 min read


Signs You Grew Up in a High-Stress Home (And How It Affects You Today)
Not all stress leaves visible scars. Sometimes, the stress you lived through as a child becomes part of how you think, feel, and relate...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 273 min read


What is Trauma-Informed Yoga?: A Guide to Understanding How Yoga Supports Trauma Healing
Trauma is a challenging experience that can deeply affect mental and physical health. Many people are now turning to trauma-informed yoga...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 253 min read


Exploring the Role of Clinical Supervision for Therapists: A Comprehensive Analysis in Canada
Clinical supervision is vital for therapists at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a new therapist beginning your journey or a...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 253 min read


The Science of Trauma: How EMDR and Talk Therapy Release the Body's Stuck Pain
Trauma affects millions of people worldwide, manifesting in ways that can disrupt daily life. From fleeting emotional disturbances to...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 244 min read


The Impact of Mindfulness: Exploring the Benefits and Practical Tips for Improving Mental Health
In today’s often too-busy world, mindfulness has become an essential tool for enhancing mental well-being. Mindfulness is the practice of...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 174 min read


Mastering Communication and Healing in Couples Therapy: Expert Strategies for Navigating Relationship Challenges with Confidence
Embracing the Journey of Love Love can be a beautiful journey, but it often comes with its share of obstacles. Misunderstandings,...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 163 min read


The Hidden Science Behind People-Pleasing: A Deeper Dive into Neurological Mechanisms
People-pleasing is a behaviour that many struggle with. It reflects a powerful desire to make others happy, often at the cost of one’s...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 144 min read


The Youth Mental Health Crisis
The Youth Mental Health Crisis: What You Need to Know and How Therapy Can Help Are you in tune with your child's well-being? In recent...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 142 min read


Social Media and Mental Health
Social Media and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and Finding Balance Are you struggling with setting down your social media...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 132 min read


Mental Health and Covid
Navigating Mental Health Post-Pandemic and Covid: Coping Strategies for Moving Forward Does Covid still affect your mental health...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 112 min read


Book Summary: No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
As a mental health therapist, I often come across books that resonate deeply with both personal growth and professional practice. No Bad...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 102 min read


Why are Birthdays hard?
Birthdays—whether it’s your 25th or your 57th—have a way of stirring up emotions that can feel bigger than the day itself. For some, it’s...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 104 min read


February 2025: Most Popular Mental Health Books
Here are three of the most popular mental health books as of February 2025, each offering unique insights into mental well-being: 1....

Fika Mental Health
Feb 102 min read


Book Summary: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
As a mental health therapist, I often recommend books that offer profound insights into trauma and healing. One of the most impactful...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 73 min read


Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means: How to Protect Our Energy in a World That Keeps Depleting It
So many of us are exhausted—but not just because we're busy. We're tired in a way that rest doesn't seem to fix. In Good Energy, Dr....

Fika Mental Health
Feb 63 min read


Why Certain Dates Feel So Hard After a Loss
Grief is complex, and certain dates can amplify its weight. Anniversaries, birthdays, and the day a loved one passed can feel like...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 53 min read


Self-Care Is More Than Face Masks: 10 Things That Actually Work
Self-care has become a buzzword, often reduced to spa days, expensive skincare, and indulgent treats. While those things can be...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 33 min read


Reflecting on Your Birthday: 20 Journal Prompts to Help You Pause and Connect
Birthdays aren’t just about cake, candles, and celebrations. They can also be powerful opportunities for reflection—a chance to pause,...

Fika Mental Health
Feb 12 min read
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