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Alex Wilson
Dec 15, 20225 min read
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment and How to Get Unstuck!
Getting good quality & effective mental health treatment can be a struggle! Barriers to treatment stop people from feeling better &...
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Alex Wilson
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Stuck on the Crisis Service Merry-Go Round?
Mental health crisis services are an essential part of the healthcare system, & provide essential emergency interventions for many people...
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Alex Wilson
Apr 24, 20224 min read
The Problems with Traditional 'Safety Planning'
‘Safety planning’ has traditionally been used by frontline professionals (medical staff; education staff; counsellors etc) who deal with...
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Alex Wilson
Apr 4, 20225 min read
Borderline Personality Disorder- What is it & What Can Help?
This article, authored by our practice owner & Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Alex Wilson, talks about BPD & common myths that...
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Alex Wilson
Mar 14, 20225 min read
Self Harming & Teens: A Parent’s Guide
Deliberate self harm can be a scary & confronting issue for many parents, & it can be difficult to know how to respond if you have...
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Alex Wilson
Mar 6, 20224 min read
Story of Hope: Ruby (19)
By sharing stories of others, my hope is that the reader will see aspects of themselves in the story. When we identify with the struggle...
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Alex Wilson
Feb 28, 20224 min read
Help! I don't know how to help my teen!
Teenagers are complex, beautiful animals- we absolutely love working with them in our practice! But there's no doubt that having a...
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Alex Wilson
Feb 25, 20223 min read
What on Earth Does 'Dialectical' Mean?!?!
The term Dialectical Behavioural Therapy often confuses people. It's not immediately obvious what this means- so let me shed some light!...
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Alex Wilson
Jul 2, 20203 min read
Stigma around BPD is Preventing Treatment
In this Blog Alex outlines her experiences with BPD treatment and her experiences with how others respond to BPD as a disorder.
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Alex Wilson
Nov 3, 20191 min read
Stress Reaction vs Stress Response
What's the difference between reacting & responding to stress? Find out here!
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Alex Wilson
Sep 24, 20191 min read
Mindfulness- Busting Myths!
Want to really understand what mindfulness is about & how to practice? This video explains the common misconceptions around mindfulness,...
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Alex Wilson
Sep 21, 20191 min read
Nervous about therapy?
Attending your first therapy session can trigger a lot of anxiety. Find out more about what to expect & how to best prepare for your...
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Alex Wilson
Sep 18, 20191 min read
Working with Ambivalence
Many people will say someone has to be totally motivated to change in order to change. I'm going to challenge that idea, & say we can...
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Alex Wilson
Sep 8, 20191 min read
Radical Acceptance 102
How to start practicing radical acceptance in your daily life:)
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Alex Wilson
Sep 8, 20191 min read
Radical Acceptance 101
What is radical acceptance & why might we want to try to accept the unacceptable?
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Alex Wilson
Sep 8, 20191 min read
Dialectics 103- Independence vs Dependence
Extreme independence might seem desirable, but it has a few problems. Same with extreme dependence on others. This vlog talks about how...
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Alex Wilson
Sep 6, 20191 min read
Dialectics 102- Safety vs Freedom
Being preoccupied with always being safe leaves us stuck. But having total freedom is not great either! This video is about finding the...
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Alex Wilson
Sep 5, 20191 min read
Dialectics 101
What is a dialectic? And how can it help to understand dialectics in our loves? If you struggle with fluctuating between extremes,...
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Alex Wilson
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Hopeless?
Dealing with hopelessness can be tough- whether it's you or someone you know who's feeling it. Here are some tips to getting moving:)...
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Alex Wilson
Aug 27, 20191 min read
Help! I don't know where to go!
Stuck for where to go for help with your mental health, or that of a loved one? Here are my tips for heading the right way to find your...
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