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Adult CBT clinics - Spring 2024
CBT for Procrastination: Wed April 10th -May 2024 Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
Ever feel like it’s never good enough? Do you procrastinate constantly, then feel like a total failure because you did not “do the thing”? Do you hold yourself to a higher standard than others? This is the negative side of perfectionism. Perfectionistic tendencies do not allow you to truly experience life. It can completely paralyze you. It is driven by fear and stops you from going after the career you want, taking up new hobbies or interests, or having the relationships you want. You are constantly making sure that you appear the way that you think the people you are interacting with expect you to interact and appear, which in turn holds you back, and does not allow the other people in your space to be authentic either.
Perfectionism comes with anxiety and depression. Remember that feeling of despair that ensues when you did not reach that unrealistic goal? Perfectionism robs you of your joy. Yet, another goal is set and the pattern continues. CBT dismantles these harmful patterns with evidence-based strategies that stop perfectionism in its tracks. CBT also teaches you how to make goals that are in line with what you truly want, and not goals driven by fear. This clinic will give you the tools required to unlock your authentic self.
call or email the office to register
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CBT for New Mom's: Beware of the Momfluencer: Thurs April 12th-May 2024 Thursdays 6:30-8pm
They say it’s the best job in the world, and what you see online perpetuates that belief. While it is wonderful, it can be hard (and it’s completely normal to think that by the way!). But that’s not what the influencers say. Or perhaps they say that, but then you look and everyone has a matching outfit and a green smoothie. You want the best for your kids. You’ve been babyproofing, researching every sleep training method, and trying to make sure everyone is eating at least one green thing a week. But when you go out (if you go out!), you’re constantly monitoring what you are saying, how you are interacting with your child, what everyone is wearing, and the list goes on. All of this monitoring and comparing leads to depression and anxiety.
As you put these unrealistic standards on yourself, you also place them on your children. You are not doing this intentionally; this is learned behaviour. We picked this up from our caregivers and the society we live in feeds this. The great thing is, is that cycle can stop here- with the help of CBT. With CBT you will learn the tools necessary to release not only yourself, but your family from perfectionism, and self-defeating and limiting beliefs. We can even come to your local mom-group so that you can grow as a collective, and create a truly uplifting and supportive community for your family.
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Enrollment now Open!! Inner Spark - Spring Session starts April 2024
We are excited to continue to offer our Youth Mental Health Series using expressive arts to Communicate and Educate young people. This has been so well received that we're adding Saturday sessions 10:30am-Noon. Each session is taught by Stacey Toste, OCT and a Registered Psychotherapist. Here are the preliminary details for each session:
April 13: Stress Relief and Self expression through Mandalas
In this session we will teach focus and use of positive distractions using Mandala creations
-individual mandala and group mandala
-Metaphor : stress will flow through you into the creation of the Mandala
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April 27: Poetry to Express the Inexpressible
This session will use the creative process of Poetry to encourage participants to express difficult and sometimes
elusive thoughts and feelings
-word associations/mind map
-wordplay
-creation of original poetry:cinquain,haiku,spoken word...
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May11: Exploring Identity and Intention through Collage
This session will include artistic visiual aspects such as the creation of a vision board to nurture the participants into Identity formation in a conscious constructive way
-Values and Core Beliefs will be explored and identified e.g. respect, honesty, hard working, kindness, trust, loyalty
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May 25: Mindfulness and Meditation through Expressive Art
This session will involve instruction using grounding techniques in order to self regulate
-artistic activities include draw your “happy place”/ inner sanctuary
-Multisensory materials could include: magic clay/playdough
-instruction in guided meditation
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June 8: Turning Emotions Inside Out
In this session we will build a small model volcano as a metaphor for anger and strong emotions, followed by a discussion of additional thoughts and feelings that go "inside" the volcano, encouraging naming and communication other feelings, identifying, normalizing emotions in general, continuing to build self regulation skills, confidence, and ultimately resilience
Inner Spark Running again in January 2024
This popular group for Youth runs weekly but you DO NOT have to commit to all 6 sessions, although it is recommended to build skills, confidence with self expression, and to practice communication.
Dates: Tuesday Jan 16th-Tues Feb 20th
Time:6-7:30pm
Suggested Age: 10-14
To Enroll: [email protected] or call 1 (866) 309-8269
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Currently Running
Tuesday Nov 7th 6-8pm -Dec 12, 2023
ART GROUP FOR YOUTH
Inner Spark is an art-based group program designed to promote expression and emotional exploration, all while encouraging a positive mental outlook. During this six-week small group program facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and an Ontario Certified Teacher (Stacey-See Allied Health Tab for Bio), participants will use a multitude of art media to create spontaneous works of art following directed prompts, and will be encouraged to share their work with facilitators and peers.
These creations, and the enriching discussions to follow are intended to foster self-esteem, confidence and an ongoing practice of self-reflection. Participants are encouraged to be supportive and non-judgemental, both of their own work and the works of others.
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Introducing Hailey Rutherford, RP-Q
Hailey completed a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counselling. She is now a Registered Psychotherapist in qualifying status with the CRPO.
Hailey has experience working with children as young as 3 and adults as mature as 74. Her
passion is assisting individuals, couples and families who face challenges in their interpersonal
relationships. She has seen first-hand how our overall well-being can be influenced, both
positively and negatively, by the quality of our relationships. This means therapy session could
focus on understanding emotions to regulate and transform them while working on unresolved
issues from the past to promote self-awareness and healing.
Please visit the About Us tab for Hailey`s full Bio.
Kate Moebus, Registered Psychotherapist
Kate Moebus is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 7 years of experience in the field
of mental health. She holds a Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Adler
University. Dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment, Kate offers
confidential, evidence based, individual and group therapy to people who have
experienced PTSD, anxiety, anger, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and substance
misuse. Kate draws on a variety of trauma-informed modalities including: Eye Movement
Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution
Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Kate has worked in a variety
of mental health settings that include community agencies, hospitals, private practice and
the shelter system.
Introducing Ashley, Registered Psychotherapist!
My experience includes working with individuals struggling with all forms of anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, depression, stress, body image and self-esteem issues, peer and family challenges, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and Couples, I am so interested in hearing about your unique experiences. My approach to helping includes positive, evidence-based interventions to help you create pathways and make positive changes. Together we can work towards your ideal future. I look forward to meeting you!" |
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Upcoming Group - 2024
Are you Struggling with Anxiety? Call for more information
Join our 4-week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) group and learn how to shift self-defeating beliefs and negative thought patterns
Sessions are capped at 6-8 participants per group.
In-person Weekly Group Sessions
email: [email protected]
phone: 1-866-309-8269
Address: 257 Division Street, Downtown Cobourg
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COVID-19 statement
Many people wonder what is a “normal” amount of anxiety considering the current state of the world. Frequent hand-washing and social distancing cannot stop the panicky thoughts that flood our day-to-day lives and can potentially trigger pre-existing anxiety, depression, trauma that people are already facing.
The real danger of COVID-19 is the potential to increase anxiety to such a degree that our behaviours become fear-based. We have already observed examples of nervous hoarding of supplies, googling every symptom, and more importantly disconnecting from and not knowing how to show Care and Concern for those most in need- our neighbours, friends and family.
We are here to offer you support through ONLINE COUNSELLING during this time, we are doing what we can to help. Some of you are familiar with online services and are aware of its effectiveness and convenience, while some are still new to this platform and can still opt for TELEPHONE Counselling.
Please contact us via phone or email to see if either of these would be a fit for you right now.
(866) 309-8269 or [email protected]
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