Many of us find it easy to offer kindness, patience, and understanding to a friend who is struggling. Yet when we make a mistake ourselves, our inner voice can quickly become critical and unforgiving. Self-compassion is the practice of treating yourself with the same care and understanding that you would offer to someone you love. Psychologist and researcher Kristin Neff identifies three key components of self-compassion: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Self-kindness involves...

Anxiety is something almost everyone experiences at some point in life. Whether it’s before a big presentation, during uncertain life changes, or while waiting for important news, that tight feeling in the chest or restless thoughts can creep in. In small amounts, anxiety is actually a natural and helpful response—it prepares the body to deal with challenges. But when anxiety becomes overwhelming or constant, it can start to affect everyday life. What Anxiety Feels Like Anxiety doesn’t look...

You may have heard of EMDR and wondered what it actually is — or whether it might help you. At Northern Therapy Clinic, many people come to us feeling stuck. They understand their experiences logically, and yet their body still reacts with anxiety, overwhelm, or shame. EMDR can help when talk therapy alone hasn’t fully shifted things. If you’re in the Kirkland Lake or Temiskaming Shores areas, and looking for trauma therapy… here’s what you should know. What Is EMDR? EMDR stands for Eye...