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Is It Anxiety or Just Life? 7 Signs You Might Benefit from Talking to a Therapist
Do you ever feel like your mind won’t shut off , even when you're supposed to be relaxing? Maybe it’s the middle of the night and you’re...

Nicole Lobo
Jul 20, 20252 min read


Is Virtual Therapy Right for You? 5 Key Questions for Ontario Clients
Discover the numerous advantages of virtual therapy compared to traditional in-office sessions!

Nicole Lobo
Apr 3, 20243 min read


From Winter Woes to Winter Wonders: Conquering Seasonal Affective Disorder
Winter can be a magical time, filled with snow-covered landscapes and cozy evenings by the fire. But for many, this time of year brings...

Nicole Lobo
Feb 2, 20248 min read


Breaking Barriers: Masters Level Counselling Psychology Students Transforming Mental Health Care
Imagine a world where mental health care is not a luxury reserved for the privileged few, but a fundamental right accessible to all. A...

Nicole Lobo
Aug 7, 202310 min read


Why Therapy Isn't Always Effective: Understanding the Fit and Comfort Factors to Therapy Success!
Have you ever tried therapy but found it didn't quite work for you? You're not alone. While therapy can be a transformative experience...

Nicole Lobo
Jun 7, 20235 min read


How to Overcome the Stigma of Seeking Therapy
Mental health is a topic that can stir up a range of emotions - fear, shame, embarrassment, and even anger. It is often associated with...

Nicole Lobo
Mar 14, 20234 min read


Why are boundaries so important?!
POV: You are sitting in a therapy session explaining why you are frustrated at your mother for telling you you were wrong to be angry at...

Nicole Lobo
Nov 29, 20223 min read


Are you on the edge of the empathy abyss?
I'm so excited to share my first guest post with all of you today! Kim is a fellow grad school colleague of mine from Vancouver Island,...
Kim McCullough, MA
Apr 27, 20185 min read


Silencing the Internal Critic
This week, I ran another poll and discovered many of my readers were interested in the topic of silencing the internal critic, and it...

Nicole Lobo
Apr 12, 20184 min read


Staying Strong When Everything Goes Wrong
I published a poll at the beginning of this week asking what everyone would be interested in reading on the blog and was pretty shocked...

Nicole Lobo
Mar 29, 20186 min read


Depression: Triggers and Tendencies
Depression. Creeping in at any hour of the day, it consumes you and removes from you a sense of peace, stability, and positive...

Nicole Lobo
Mar 6, 20187 min read


Overcoming Millennial Anxiety: Therapy Secrets Revealed!
Ahh Millennials...the "lazy, good-for-nothing, can't get their priorities straight" generation. Ummm excuse me but who woke up one day...

Nicole Lobo
Feb 27, 20185 min read


My Grad School Experience (so far...)
Ahh, University! The large institution that praises itself on substantial educational attainment and developing the youngest minds of our...

Nicole Lobo
Feb 22, 20185 min read


5 Ways to De-Stress
So...you're stressed? Join the club girlfriend! Stress gets a bad rep for being negative and anxiety-inducing, however, stress is a...

Nicole Lobo
Feb 9, 20184 min read


Hello and Welcome!
Hi there and welcome to The Everyday Self! I guess I should start with a little introduction about myself, my experiences with mental...

Nicole Lobo
Jan 31, 20183 min read
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