While avoidance reduces distress in the short term, it isn’t a solution. In fact, distress may worsen. Exposure therapy is a collaborative and structured approach that involves creating a safe environment in which controlled exposure helps reduce distress and avoidance behaviours.

Often people with mental health concerns, learning issues or traumatic brain injuries have difficulties with their thinking. Cognitive remediation helps individuals improve their thinking skills, such as memory, concentration, planning and problem solving.

Better sleep, better you, better life

Whether it is establishing a bedtime routine, improving sleep hygiene, or doing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), we’ve got you covered.

Overcoming depression by re-engaging in life. Occupational therapy’s emphasis on supporting day to day functioning makes us uniquely positioned to partner with you as you take the steps necessary to overcome the avoidance, withdrawal and inactivity associated with depression.

When we don’t take care of ourselves, we experience challenges, including trouble sleeping, low energy, difficulty thinking, anxiety and depression. We are excited to help you establish and stick to healthy habits and routines! We can also help you move away from less helpful coping strategies to constructive ones.