Anxiety – What is it & How can I manage it?
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is an uncomfortable mental, emotional and physical experience that most of us are very familiar with. While Anxiety is a natural human response, experiencing too much of it too frequently can be extremely upsetting, frustraing, scary and can escalate to panic. It affects us as an unpleasant mind-heart-body experience that impacts
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
We offer EMDR Therapy! Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, referenced as EMDR, is a form of psychotherapy that promotes healing from difficult experiences in childhood, adolescence or adult life. EMDR helps alleviate the symptoms and emotional distress that some individuals face. A main benefit of EMDR is the time frame in which people see results
Are You Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder OR a Seasonal Attunement Response?
At this time of year, much is discussed about changes in mood and energy and it is generally attributed to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Given the medicalization and pathologization of our emotional states, which does not sit well with those who take a more holistic approach to wellness and healing, is this the proper way to
We are Hiring!
We are Hiring!
Sunnyside Healing Arts has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Psychotherapist or RP(Q) to join our passionate, growing team.
Holy Shift! What in the stars is happening in 2020?!
In case you missed it, please see below for a link to the video of my lively and informative discussion with awesome astrologer Holly Poole, who provided incredible insight into some of the astrological configurations affecting us in this powerful year of awakening. Some of the most salient aspects for me were how current astrology
Holy Shift!
Seriously! What the stars is going on in the world? When life becomes stressful, intense and uncertain, we often turn to astrology to gain a deeper understanding and find meaning from challenges. It was felt that 2020 was going to be a year of greater clarity but, wow! What a year it has been. The
Free Short Term CBT Counselling
Please note that this program has now ended. If you are interested in free Covid-19 counselling support, please contact ConnexOntario, Wellness Together Canada or BounceBack Ontario During this time of uncertainty related to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering short term therapy free of charge to residents of Toronto & the GTA who have been
Welcome to our Sacred Healing Space
Our healing space has been created to attend to a holistic, integrative, multidimensional and multidisciplinary approach to health and wellness. The space is meant to help you engage in radical self care from the moment you enter. The mandala masterpiece is meant to inspire and create a sense of wonder. The furniture is comfortable in
Have You Had a Sun Hug Today?: Let the Spectacular Sun Energy & Motivate You
In this video, I share a brief moment of self-care in the sun. We can pull energy into the sun to motivate and inspire us. Allowing our bodies to soak in the soothing rays of the sun tremendously benefits our physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Walk Therapy: How to Ground, Connect & Heal in Nature
I was compelled to create this video to share the beauty of my recent walk in nature. We are being invited into nature at this time of year. The air is fragrant, the colours are spectacular (vibrant purples, soft pinks, gorgeous greens) and the environment is calming, soothing & grounding. When we are outside, we