Mental Health Blog
Welcome to TCC’s Blog! We believe that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to understanding and managing your mental health. Our posts are split up into 4 categories: "Psych Simplified", to break down psychology concepts into digestible pieces; "Connection Chronicles", to explore all things relationships - intimate and platonic; "Inner Insights" to assist you on your journey of self-awareness, and "Resilience Roadmap", a place solely for providing and explaining tools to cope.
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Supporting BIPOC Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers
In the media, there has been a growing awareness around BIPOC communities and mental health care, however, there is more to be done! BIPOC individuals tend to face more challenges regarding mental health care, something that shouldn’t be the case. This relates to individuals' unique experiences and challenges faced because of systemic racism, historical trauma, and cultural stigma.
Understanding PTSD: Your Introductory Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Finding Support in Alberta
You have probably heard of PTSD but may wonder exactly what it is. Post-traumatic stress disorder, more widely known as PTSD, affects those who have experienced a traumatic event that is shocking, dangerous, and/or scary. Typically, PTSD is diagnosed when someone continues to experience symptoms after the event, such as nightmares, fear, anger,
EMDR - Changing Your Trauma
Unpacking EMDR: The Benefits, Whether It’s Right for You, How to Find an EMDR Therapist