Counselling and sleep therapy services in Vancouver - Sleep, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stress management focused therapy services in Vancouver BC and Ontario
Have your male partner ever been almost asleep and suddenly felt a twitch or jerk? This unexpected muscle movement is called a “hypnic jerk”. It happens to many people, regardless of their gender, as they are about to fall asleep. But what exactly causes these sudden movements or twitchings? Let’s […]
Dr. Xavier Amador’s book “I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!” sheds light on anosognosia, a condition where individuals with severe mental illnesses fail to acknowledge their illness, not out of denial, but due to neurological deficits. The book introduces the LEAP method (Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner) as an empathetic communication approach to assist those suffering from mental health issues and resistant to help. The method aims to build trust, mutual understanding, and collaboration, promoting effective support and acceptance of treatment.
Sleep paralysis can be a terrifying experience, but understanding what causes it can help ease the fear! Have you ever woken up and found that you can’t move or speak, even though you’re fully awake? This scary and mysterious experience is known as sleep paralysis. It’s a peculiar and often […]
We’ve all got something to worry about at one point or another. Whether it be about that exam you’re taking tomorrow, your child’s health and well-being, or that daunting to-do list you have written out for tomorrow, worrying is a part of being human. Sometimes, worry can seem to take […]