Mosaic Counselling
717 Bloor Street West M6G1L5 Toronto, ON, Canada

Community-based holistic wellness in Toronto, created by and for Black women to become the most nurtured versions of themselves.

The unknown can be scary. Many of us try to control, worry, or obsess about the unknown as it can give a false sense of empowerment. What's important to remember is that the unknown can also give us gifts, pain, growth, relationships, insight and joy that we will never be able to predict. Radically accepting the unknown can allow us to embrace those experiences more fully and provide a true sense of empowerment. #unknown #radicalacceptance #anxiety #depression #fear #joy #byronkatie #obsess #scary #freedom #love #addiction #relationships #counselling #depression #counsellingforanxiety #counsellingfordepression #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #surrender #torontocounsellor #growth #mindfulness #betrayaltrauma #recovery #recoveryispossible #support #change

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between having a spouse who has had one or two affairs versus a partner who has a sex addiction?

The complexities of the holiday season can be difficult. When you're experiencing betrayal trauma on top of that the day to day can feel almost impossible to manage! In this post themes and reflections are presented to help create a guideline that will aid in managing the holiday season while in recovery.

When people in recovery share their words it can bring hope, wisdom, and insight. Thank you to those who share. #partnerspeakmondays

What is the difference between acceptance and radical acceptance? Does radical acceptance mean just giving up?

Having a trusting relationship with your therapist is one of the biggest factors in effective therapy! The link below outlines different themes, and information that can help you make an informed decision.

Feeling disconnected from yourself and others after something incredibly upsetting or scary has happened is normal, this can be part of a trauma response! In these moments it can be helpful to reach out for support to those you feel safe talking with. Healing from this experience is possible! #partnersspeakmondays #trauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #ptsd #apsats #recovery #depression #anxiety #support #youarenotalone #counselling #therapy #torontotherapist #torontocounselling #mentalhealth #partnerofasexaddict #disconnected #help #mosaiccounselling #selfcompassion #emdr #motivation #growth #workshops #education #recoveryispossible #wellness

"We need love in our hearts so we don’t perpetuate a cycle of hate, but we need fierceness so that we don’t let things continue on their current harmful path."

Making your own choices about your behaviour and how you treat yourself is what recovery is all about. #partnersspeakmondays #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #counselling #therapy #wellness #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #motivation #therapist #socialworker #trauma #betrayaltrauma #recoveryispossible #mosaiccounselling #torontocounsellor #torontocounselling #torontomentalhealth #healing #empowered #support #depression #anxiety #relationships #selfcompassion #selfcare #growth #mentalhealthawareness #recovery#addiction #betrayaltraumarecovery #apsats #ptsd #boundary #rightforme

The unknown can be scary. Many of us try to control, worry, or obsess about the unknown as it can give a false sense of empowerment. What's important to remember is that the unknown can also give us gifts, pain, growth, relationships, insight and joy that we will never be able to predict. Radically accepting the unknown can allow us to embrace those experiences more fully and provide a true sense of empowerment. #unknown #radicalacceptance #anxiety #depression #fear #joy #byronkatie #obsess #scary #freedom #love #addiction #relationships #counselling #depression #counsellingforanxiety #counsellingfordepression #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #surrender #torontocounsellor #growth #mindfulness #betrayaltrauma #recovery #recoveryispossible #support #change

Self-compassion isn't just about being soft, it captures the nurturing, protective and qualities. #drkristinneff and # christophergermer discuss this concept as the yin and yang of self-compassion. Yin- "being with" ourselves in a compassionate way such as soothing, validating and comforting... Yang- "acting in the world"- protecting, providing and motivating ourselves -Material taken from The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook #yinyang #selfcompassion #acceptance #innerstrength #mosaiccounselling #torontopsychotherapy #psychotherapy #socialwork #therapy #counselling #torontotherapist #counsellingtoronto #validating #comforting #growth #healing #hope #beingwith #comforting #protecting #friend #thrive #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #awareness #lovingkindness #motivation #providing #compassion

Recovering from betrayal trauma can be a long road, however the transformative power of the journey is immeasurable. #partnersspeakmondays #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #counselling #therapy #wellness #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #motivation #therapist #socialworker #trauma #betrayaltrauma #recoveryispossible #mosaiccounselling #torontocounsellor #torontocounselling #torontomentalhealth #healing #empowered #support #depression #anxiety #relationships #selfcompassion #selfcare #growth #mentalhealthawareness #recovery#addiction #betrayaltraumarecovery #apsats #ptsd

"When we struggle, we give ourselves compassion not to feel better but because we feel bad". - Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook #selfcompassion #acceptance #radicalacceptance #compassion #counselling #therapy #torontomentalwellness #workshops #education #betrayaltrauma #anxiety #depression #support #wellness #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mosaiccounselling #torontotherapist #torontocounsellor #recovery #nutureyourspirit #recoveryfrombetrayaltrauma #counsellor #ptsd #recoveryispossible #addiction #motivation #clarity #friend #support #emotions #healing

Embracing joyful events can be a powerful part of recovery. Happy halloween. #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #counselling #therapy #wellness #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #motivation #therapist #socialworker #health #trauma #betrayaltrauma #recoveryispossible #mosaiccounselling #torontocounsellor #torontocounselling #torontomentalhealth #healing #empowered #emotions #support #depression #anxiety #relationships #selfcompassion #selfcare #mindfulness #growth #mentalhealthawareness #recovery #success #addiction #education #presentation #workshops #joy #happyhalloween

Mondays are a time for me to reflect on the words of the people that were brave enough to talk with me for the research done regarding the experience of betrayal trauma. This individual spoke of the difficulty, and her skill development of using her boundaries. Identifying and implementing boundaries can be challenging and it can be worth it! #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #counselling #therapy #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #therapist #socialworker #trauma #betrayaltrauma #recoveryispossible #mosaiccounselling #torontocounsellor #torontocounselling #torontomentalhealth #healing #empowered #emotions #support #depression #anxiety #relationships #selfcompassion #selfcare #boundary #growth#recovery #addiction #presentation #workshops

But one of the hallmarks of emotional maturity is to recognize the validity of multiple realities and to understand that people think, feel, and react differently. Often we behave as if closeness means sameness. Harriet Lerner #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #counselling #therapy #wellness #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #motivation #therapist #socialworker #health #trauma #betrayaltrauma #recoveryispossible #mosaiccounselling #torontocounsellor #torontocounselling #torontomentalhealth #healing #empowered #support #depression #anxiety #relationships #selfcompassion #selfcare #mindfulness #growth #mentalhealthawareness #recovery #yougotthis #workshops #education #presentation #realities #danceofanger #support #recovery #therapytoronto

Who knew that being kind to ourselves can actually strengthen our boundaries with others? Better relationships are yet another reason to practice self-compassion. #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #counselling #therapy #wellness #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #motivation #therapist #socialworker #health #trauma #betrayaltrauma #recoveryispossible #mosaiccounselling #torontocounsellor #torontocounselling #torontomentalhealth #healing #empowered #emotions #support #depression #anxiety #relationships #selfcompassion #selfcare #mindfulness #growth #mentalhealthawareness #recovery #success #addiction #education #presentation #workshops #sisu #brave #grit #resilient #kristinneff #boundaries #boundary #connection

When I wrote my thesis on the lived experience of partner's of sexually addicted individuals I was lucky enough to talk to a number of people regarding their experience with betrayal trauma. When re-reading their words I am struck by the wisdom and resiliency that was demonstrated in their healing journey. You're not alone and healing from betrayal trauma is possible. #partnersspeakmonday #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #counselling #therapy #wellness #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #motivation #therapist #socialworker #health #trauma #betrayaltrauma #recoveryispossible #mosaiccounselling #torontocounsellor #torontocounselling #torontomentalhealth #healing #empowered #support #depression #anxiety #relationships #selfcompassion #selfcare #mindfulness #growth #mentalhealthawareness #recovery #betrayaltraumarecovery #betrayaltraumatoronto