How Horses Help Us Heal: Exploring the Power of Equine-Assisted Therapy
Episode 37: How horses help us heal Anyone who has ever spent time in the company of a strong, majestic but silent horse, might tell you about the felt sense … Read more
Trauma & Resilience
Articles on trauma recovery, resilience-building strategies, and how trauma intersects with ADHD and other neurodivergence.
When the Bullies Are the Grown-Ups: Recognizing and Healing from Emotional Abuse by Adults
Episode 32: When the bullies are the grown-ups We pay a lot of attention to peer-to-peer bullying around our kids, but we don’t talk enough about abuse felt by kids … Read more
Late-Diagnosed ADHD & Shame: Healing the Unseen Wounds
One of the most disruptive consequences of late-diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has got to be shame. *Spoiler Alert* Whether it’s perceived or not, we have all felt the red-hot coil … Read more
Thoughts on Ukraine: trauma, our kids and how to cope.
As the daughter and granddaughter of Polish and Ukrainian survivors of war in Europe, it’s been a particularly heavy week. In comparison to my ancestors, I have had a charmed … Read more
The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the Invisible VISIBLE, Neurodivergent-Affirming Mental Health Conversations
Today is the day! Here we are my friends! It’s Podcast Launch Day. For a long time, I have been asked when I might put out a podcast. I was … Read more
Healing in Our Own Words: A Black Therapist’s Guide to Mental Wellness in the BIPOC Community
By Carol Benjamin, RP February is Black History Month, and the 2022 theme is ‘Black Wellness.’ We, at DaLD, would like to honour Black people everywhere and celebrate the contribution … Read more
ADHD & Polyvagal Theory: Understanding the Connection Between ADHD, Trauma, and Nervous System Regulation
By: Christina Crowe, Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor This post was inspired by a question from our social media audience, and is shared here because it is becoming an increasingly popular … Read more
As the warm weather arrives, suicide risk increases: here’s what you should know
By Julia D’Addurno, Registered Psychotherapist The transition from winter to spring means longer days and warmer weather. The rise in temperature and the blooming flowers can signify rebirth and new … Read more
11 Tips for Coping with Grief During the Holiday’s
By Sandra Richardson, Registered Psychotherapist As a clinical counsellor, I am not immune to the depths grief that can consume a person during the holidays. Within the same year, within … Read more
The Invisible Island: When you love a first responder with PTSD
By: Sandra Richardson, Registered Psychotherapist According to statistics collected by Tema Conter Memorial Trust the prevalence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in First Responder professions can be as high … Read more