Centre For Interpersonal Relationships
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The #holidayseason can be a challenging time for those who struggle with an #eatingdisorder. Dr. Jean Kim, Ph.D., C.Psych. (Clinical psychologist & CFIR Associate) shares strategies to help ease, cope with, and tolerate the distress of an eating disorder in the midst of a pandemic: http://ow.ly/N1wA50COnZp #mentalhealth #eatingdisordersupport #onlinetherapy #psychology #psychotherapy

Through my clinical lenses, I also see [the holiday season] as an interesting opportunity for self-reflection and possible adjustments in our way to navigate those contentious #relationships and hopefully finding more ease in dealing with them. Ottawa-based psychologist and CFIR Associate, Dr. Karine Côté, D.Psy., C.Psych., offers fantastic insights on how to navigate the more complex relationships in our lives during the #holidays. http://ow.ly/2m1550CM7Pc #mentalhealth #couplestherapy #onlinetherapy #family #marriage #dating #interpersonalrelationships #interpersonal #interpersonaldynamics #communication #Ottawa #Toronto

[] if you’re wondering which type of therapy is right for you, integrative therapy might be just what you’ve been seeking. Learn more about the wide variety of scientific and evidence-based therapy options offered by clinicians at CFIR for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. www.cfir.ca #onlinetherapy #psychotherapy #mentalhealth #treatment #integrativetherapy

November is Adoption Awareness Month! Throughout this month, adoptive families are celebrated and awareness is generated for adoption in Canada. Associates in CFIR’s Adoption Service support families with adoption-related issues and work with different adoption types and related needs, including international, relative, public, and private adoptions. Learn more: http://ow.ly/PFlk50CpfRj #AdoptionAwarenessMonth #families #children #youth #parenting #adopt #Ottawa #Toronto

Mental health professionals at CFIR can help you learn about and practice whole-person #selfcare. Contact us to inquire more about beginning or continuing the journey toward making yourself and your #mentalhealth a priority. www.cfir.ca #psychology #mindfulness #meditation #guidedmeditation #mentalwellness #onlinetherapy #psychotherapy #stress #anxiety #depression

#Therapy can help you navigate the hardest part of an argument. The highly skilled clinicians CFIR’s Ottawa and Toronto locations support couples seeking to improve their emotional or everyday communication. Learn more: http://ow.ly/Tq6Q50CI55r #mentalhealth #couplestherapy #onlinetherapy #marriage #dating#interpersonalrelationships #family #attachmentstyle #attachmenttheory

"Too often, promoting #wellness and #productivity clashes instead of being an integrated message within the work culture. However, from a clinical point of view, well-being and productivity go hand in hand. If we proactively respect needs and limits and take concrete actions to maintain a healthy work-life balance, we will be more productive at work and in our personal lives." Going to work when you're feeling unwell isn't a good practice. In this informative post written by ...Dr.Karine Côté, D.Psy., C.Psych. (Associate at CFIR Ottawa), you will learn how making changes to #workplaceculture and personal perspectives can help resolve the hardships resulting from #presenteeism. http://ow.ly/fAWJ50CopFG #workplace #employees #employeeengagement #employeewellness #burnout #depression #employers #leadership #management #HR #humanresources

Some of the signs and symptoms [of #loneliness] to look out for are impulsive buying; changes in appetite; restless #sleep; fatigue and lack of energy; difficulty concentrating; #substanceuse; feeling irritable, tearful, or anxious; and even body aches and pains, notes Laura Moore, a therapist with Toronto’s Centre for Interpersonal Relationships. In a recent article for Good Times magazine, Laura Moore shares her insights on loneliness and how to combat it, especially when... more people are experiencing it now more than ever. http://ow.ly/gfQZ50CmSiQ #mentalhealth #psychology #psychotherapy #onlinetherapy #depression #anxiety

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Congratulations go out to Martin Lauzier, Ph.D., Florence Stinglhamber, and CFIR Associate, Dr. Karine Cote, C.Psych. on the recent publication of their paper in European Management Journal. Their paper discusses how #workengagement and perceived organizational support help explain the negative effect of #presenteeism on #jobsatisfaction: http://ow.ly/iixG50BzkzR #work #worklife #workplace #presenteeism #jobsatisfaction #managers #leadership #companyculture #employeeengagement #HR #humanresources #employeeengagement #employeeperformance #wellbeing #psychology #mentalhealth #management

During Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 15-21, 2020 #Ontario students, #school staff and parents are encouraged to learn more about bullying and its effect on student learning and well-being. Let's have conversations around bullying and support #bullying prevention through education and awareness. Learn more: http://ow.ly/1nYd50ClNBq #BAW2020 #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #psychology #children #students #youth #Ottawa #Toronto

Access affordable quality services and optimal psychological care under CFIR's Reduced Cost Services program. Rates under this program start at $70.00 per session. Secure, confidential teletherapy services are available via video and telephone. Request your initial consultation online at www.cfir.ca #psychotherapy #psychology #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #integrativetherapy #stress #anxiety #depression #affordabletherapy

Are arguments with your partner feeling like déjà vu? Couples Therapists at CFIRs downtown Toronto location can help you achieve resolution with emotional or everyday communication in your relationship. Secure, confidential online video sessions available. Contact us today at www.cfir.ca to learn more. #couples #relationships #therapy #marriage #couplestherapy #onlinetherapy #mentalhealth #communication #intimacy #marriage #dating #commonlaw #coparenting

Therapists in CFIR’s #Child, #Adolescent, and #Family Treatment Service work to understand your concerns and the complexities of the relationship between you and your child. Learn more and book an initial session today: https://cfir.ca/treatment-for/child-psychology/ #psychotherapy #psychology #Toronto #Ottawa #childpsychology #children #teenagers #parenting #parents #familytherapy #onlinetherapy #CBT

CFIR Associate and clinical/ forensic psychologist, Dr. Ainslie Heasman, Ph.D., C.Psych. was recently interviewed for an article on York Region and discussed why she believes some of the conversations regarding sex offenders need to change. Read more: http://ow.ly/584S50Bx4rw

Is therapy on your mental health care checklist? Quality therapy services are available under CFIRs Reduced Cost Services program, and secure, confidential sessions are also offered via video and telephone. Contact us today to learn more at www.cfir.ca #psychotherapy #psychology #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #integrativetherapy #stress #anxiety #depression #affordabletherapy

Therapists at CFIR will work with you to address your concerns using different treatment approaches flexibly. Secure, confidential teletherapy services are available via video and telephone. Contact us to start your journey today: www.cfir.ca #psychotherapy #psychology #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #integrativetherapy #stress #anxiety #depression #psychoeducational #assessments

Your mental health matters! At CFIR, we believe in offering affordable quality services and providing optimal psychological care. You can access both under our Reduced Cost Services program. Rates under this program start at $70.00 per session, and there are currently no waitlists. Secure, confidential teletherapy services are available via video and telephone. Learn more: http://ow.ly/lShc50Bu7a3 #psychotherapy #psychology #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #integrativetherapy #stress #anxiety #depression #affordabletherapy

Making Your Mental Health Care Affordable! We believe that cost should not be a barrier to accessing #mentalhealth care services! For this reason, we offer various accessible, evidence-based #psychological treatment services at a #reducedcost starting at $70.00 per session. Learn more at www.cfir.ca. #Ottawa #Toronto #psychology #mentalhealth #affordability #onlinetherapy #couplestherapy #integrativetherapy

Are you struggling to find non-judgmental support for you and your loved ones to address vital sex, sexuality, #gender, #parenting, or family issues? The #mentalhealth professionals in CFIRs Sexuality, Gender & Relationship Diversity Therapy Service have extensive experience working with the LGBTQQIP2SAA (#lesbian, #gay, #bisexual, #transgender, #queer, #questioning, #intersex, #pansexual, #twospirited, #asexual, allies) community. Book an initial consultation today: http:/.../ow.ly/HU5S50BsAxv #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #psychology #psychotherapy #Toronto #Ottawa

Mental health professionals at CFIR can help you learn about and practice whole-person #selfcare. Find out how to begin or continue on your journey toward making yourself and your #mentalhealth a priority. Contact us today at www.cfir.ca for your initial consultation. #mindfulness #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #psychology #stress #anxiety #depression #meditation #depressionsupport

Existential thinking has boiled to a crescendo for many since the first pandemic began. "What is my #purpose?" "What does everything mean?"; there's no shortage of questions keeping people awake at night. In the last installment of the three-part 'Mind-Body-Wellness Sessions' series, Tracie Lee, M.A., R.P. (registered psychotherapist at Centre for Interpersonal Relationships - Ottawa) and Stephanie Karlovits, (founder and CEO of EPIC Fitness + Lifestyle ) share insights on supporting your physical and/or #psychological well-being by managing persistent existential thought patterns. Breathe deep, get present, and listen in now: https://youtu.be/OrSYm7NQENw #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #fitness #mindbodywellnesssessions #psychology #Ottawa #wellbeing #wellness #anxiety

What can you expect when you book a session for #psychological service at CFIR? Associates in CFIR's #Ottawa and #Toronto locations provide scientific, evidence-based treatment interventions. Learn more: http://ow.ly/SGA250Bq8SE #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #integrativetherapy #CBT #DBT #EMDR #Ottawa #Toronto

Therapists in CFIRs #Child, #Adolescent, and #Family Treatment Service work to understand your concerns and the complexities of the relationship between you and your child. Learn more and book an initial session today: http://ow.ly/DHPU50BoaO9 #psychotherapy #psychology #Toronto #Ottawa #childpsychology #children #teenagers #parenting #parents #familytherapy #onlinetherapy #CBT

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day (#WSPD). Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), the purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that #suicide can be prevented. Help is available. Get support from a local #crisis centre. Organizations such as the Canada Suicide Prevention Service (1-833-456-4566) and Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) offer 24/7 support. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1. #mentalhealth #depression #depressionsupport #suicideawareness #mentalillness

The experience for #parents of a newborn during the pandemic has been unique. Help is available for individuals and #couples seeking to establish stable networks of physical and emotional care and support to ensure that isolation is reduced #postpartum. #Psychologists and clinicians at CFIR provide specific psychological treatment for #postpartumdepression, involving both individual and couple sessions to help women emerge from cascading negative emotions and biological turmoil that may occur during this period. Learn more: http://ow.ly/IAUP50Bn2Zo #Ottawa #Toronto #psychology #mentalhealth #fertility #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #parenting #depression #anxiety #couplestherapy #pregnancy

Therapists at CFIR are proud to provide services for #children, #teens, adults, #couples, and families belonging to diverse social, cultural, racial, sexual, #gender, and #relationship identity groups. Learn more at www.cfir.ca #Ottawa #Toronto #psychology #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #CBT #DBT #EMDR #stress #depression #anxiety #couplestherapy

Were back with another episode of 'Mind-Body-Wellness Sessions part 2 of 3! In this segment, Tracie Lee, (registered psychotherapist at Centre for Interpersonal Relationships - Ottawa) and Stephanie Karlovits, (founder and CEO of EPIC Fitness + Lifestyle ) talk about how coping with the pandemic has been affecting so many of us mentally and physically. There are ways to feel better, and in this video this amazing duo of wellness professionals tells us what we need to know. Listen in now: https://cfir.ca//mind-body-wellness-sessions-episode-2-co/

Are the #mental, #emotional, and #physiological effects of chronic #stress are impacting your life? An initial consultation with a mental health professional at CFIR is an excellent start to your #stressmanagement strategy. Learn more: http://ow.ly/Vbak50BfWuZ #Ottawa #Toronto #psychology #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #onlinetherapy #CBT #DBT #EMDR #mindfulness #yogabased #stress #depression #anxiety

Taking care of your #physical and #emotional health is essential to your well-being. Therapists at CFIR can help you discover and practice whole-person self-care. Make your well-being a priority. Contact us today: www.cfir.ca #Ottawa #Toronto #selfcare #therapy #onlinetherapy #mindfulness #stressmanagement #wellbeing #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth

A task force of registered psychotherapists come together to form a campaign that seeks an end to HST on Psychotherapy services across Canada. [Psychotherapy] is vital for anyone facing emotional distress and decreased coping. If youd like to help raise awareness and show your support of this initiative, reshare this post on your social media page(s). You can also head on over to www.stoptaxingmytherapy.com to :... - sign the online petition to stop tax on therapy, or - access the link to send an email directly to the Canadian Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, to have your voice heard. #stoptaxingmytherapy Infographic by: Annalee Giesbrecht

One type of treatment doesn't fit all! It's essential that the mental health professional you choose to work with be able to address your concerns using different evidence-based treatment approaches flexibly. Therapists at CFIR can. Learn more at www.cfir.ca #mentalhealth #psychology #psychotherapy #onlinetherapy #virtualtherapy #integrativetherapy #CBT #DBT #EMDR #Ottawa #Toronto

Your mental health matters. With offices conveniently located in the heart of downtown #Toronto and #Ottawa, CFIR brings together highly skilled #mentalhealth professionals who offer a wide range of treatment and assessment services to clients of all ages and backgrounds. Secure video and telephone therapy options available. Learn more by visiting www.cfir.ca... #onlinetherapy #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #virtualtherapy #therapists #psychology #psychotherapy #anxiety #anxietysupport #depression #mentalwellness #integrativetherapy#mentalhealthawareness

Since circumstances surrounding the pandemic, there is a vast array of things that may perpetuate negative thought cycles. Psychologist and CFIR Associate, Dr. Karine Côté, Psy.D., C.Psych., suggests a few ways to help soothe negative loops and regulate underlying vulnerable emotions: http://ow.ly/CpDg50BbKPv #mentalhealth #psychology #depression #anxiety #selfcare #onlinetherapy #Ottawa #Toronto #moods #mooddisorders

At CFIR, we offer a confidential, compassionate and caring therapeutic #relationship to help you address your #career and #workplace-related concerns. Learn more and contact us today: http://ow.ly/j55W50BaDFC #Ottawa #careercoaching #professionaldevelopment #emotionalintelligence #EQ #workplace #businessprofessionals #executives

We love it when great insights come together! Tracie Lee, (registered psychotherapist at Centre for Interpersonal Relationships - Ottawa) recently collaborated with Stephanie Karlovits, (founder and CEO of EPIC Fitness + Lifestyle) to record a 3-part mini-series called 'Mind-Body-Wellness Sessions.' The series explores ways of making physical and mental health a priority in our day to day living. In episode 1, Tracie and Stephanie discuss why it's often essential to integrate the mind and body, especially during challenging times. Check it out! https://cfir.ca//mind-body-wellness-sessions-episode-1-in/ #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #fitness #mindbodywellnesssessions #psychology #Ottawa #selfcare

Learning how to process your #emotions and clarify wants, needs, and goals can be challenging. We can help. www.cfir.ca #Toronto #Ottawa #mentalhealth #psychology #therapy #relationships #onlinetherapy #interpersonalrelationships #integrativetherapy #anxiety #anxietysupport #depression #depressionsupport #depressionawareness #mentalhealthawareness #trauma

Highly skilled mental health professionals at CFIR can help you address the concerns, issues, or struggles affecting you and your loved ones. Free 30-minute consultations, secure teletherapy, and reduced cost service program options available. Head over to www.cfir.ca to learn more. #Toronto #Ottawa #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #psychology #psychological #psychotherapy #interpersonalrelationships #integrativetherapy #stressmanagement #anxiety #anxietysupport #depression #depressionsupport #mooddisorder #depressionawareness #mentalwellness #integrativetherapy #mentalhealthawareness #trauma

Have various circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic intensified pre-existing challenges in your #relationship? Are you and your partner experiencing #stress trying to navigate new problems together? Therapists at CFIR can help you to re-discover each other in potentially profound ways. Learn more: http://ow.ly/sJDW30r5yN9 #couplestherapy #mentalhealth #communication #marriage #dating #psychology #psychotherapy #interpersonal #onlinetherapy #teletherapy #connection #couples

Therapists at CFIR value providing accessible and affordable integrative #treatment services to both the #Toronto and #Ottawa communities. Find out more about our offerings and book a free 30-minute consultation today at www.cfir.ca. #mentalhealth #psychology #psychotherapy #onlinetherapy #psychologicalservices #Ottawa #Toronto #depression #anxiety #mooddisorders

Accessibility. Comfort. Flexibility. Consistency. Therapists at CFIR continue to offer secure, video, and teletherapy sessions to ensure continuity of care. Contact us today to book your initial safe, confidential appointment from the comfort of your own home. Therapy sessions starting at $70.00 per session are available through the Reduced Cost Services Program. www.cfir.ca #onlinetherapy #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #Ottawa #Toronto #virtualtherapy #therapists #selfcare #healthandwellness

#School is sometimes one of the top sources of stress amongst #teens. Support is available, and there are ways to help keep stress-levels in check throughout the year. Learn more in this post from the American Psychological Association: http://ow.ly/v7ZO50B2UN6 #teenagers #highschool #stress #mentalhealth #Ottawa #Toronto #onlinetherapy #moodisorders #backtoschool

Therapists at CFIR provide you with an opportunity to share your concerns, and talk about the thoughts, emotional reactions, behaviours or #relationship issues that are of greatest concern to you. Teletherapy services available via secure video or telephone. Learn more at www.cfir.ca #mentalhealth #psychology #psychotherapy #onlinetherapy #psychologicalservices #Ottawa #Toronto

Couples issues that were prevalent prior to COVID-19 were either exacerbated or dissolved during the pandemic [] There is no separation between #work and home life. Some individuals and #couples have struggles in regards to losing their sense of identity that was so tied to the structure and routine involved in getting ready for work and going to a workplace and engaging in a workplace. This can result in some partners feeling depressed and lethargic and not being stimulat...ed. If there were a financial problem due to loss of employment, a combination of these losses and isolation could make #relationship problems worse. Dr. Dino Zuccarini, C.Psych., clinical psychologist and co-founder of CFIR, spoke with journalist, Leanne Delap in a piece titled Sex in the Time of Quarantine for Everything Zoomers Sept./ Oct. edition available online and in print now. http://ow.ly/3i3n50B1vYe Photo: Adene Sanchez/ Getty Images #couplestherapy #onlinetherapy #psychology #psychotherapy#Toronto #Ottawa #sextherapy #dating #marriage #mentalhealth #intimacy

We're here to support you during #backtoschool! Highly skilled #mentalhealth professionals at CFIR provide a wide range of treatment and assessment services for #children, #youth, and #parents/ caregivers. Contact us to book an initial consultation at www.cfir.ca #Toronto #Ottawa #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #psychology #childpsychology #psychotherapy #elementaryschool #psychoeducationalassessments #anxiety #anxietysupport #depression #highschool #mentalwellness #integrativetherapy #mentalhealthawareness #education #educators

At CFIR, skilled therapists can clarify a diagnosis of an eating disorder and/or other commonly co-occurring concerns including #depression and #anxiety. Learn more about our Eating, #Weight & #BodyImage Treatment Service: https://cfir.ca/treatment-for/eating-weight-body-image/ #Toronto #Ottawa #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #psychology #psychotherapy #eatingdisorder #anorexia #bulimia #disorderedeating #depressionsupport #mooddisorder #depressionawareness #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawareness #trauma

Centre for Interpersonal Relationships (CFIR) is looking to add to the team of highly skilled psychologists (i.e., autonomous or supervised practice) at our conveniently located downtown #Ottawa office. Learn more and apply today: https://cfir.ca/contact-us/join-our-team/ #psychologyjobs #psychology #psychologists #psychology #career #Doctorate #gradstudent

Disagreements about #communication styles, #attachmentstyles, long-term goals, feelings towards #monogamy, and approaches to #health and #wellness can create a rift in a #relationship. At CFIR, you and a therapist can collaboratively set your treatment goals to ensure that you, or you and your partners, concerns and needs are adequately addressed. Learn more about our Couples Therapy service, and book an initial consultation today: http://ow.ly/f9l250AXRDf #couplestherapy #psychology #psychotherapy #Toronto #Ottawa #sextherapy #dating #marriage #mentalhealth

Are assumptions about #mentalhealth care stopping you from getting the help youve been wanting? Therapists at CFIR provide evidence-based treatments to individuals from an array of backgrounds based on their needs and personal differences. Lets talk. Contact us today. www.cfir.ca #Toronto #Ottawa #mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #psychology #psychological #psychotherapy #integrativetherapy #stressmanagement #anxiety #depression #mooddisorder #depressionawareness #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawareness #stigma