Get To Know Yourself Counselling

Healing isn't about rushing—it's about safety, trust & respect.

👂 We listen without judgment.
🛡️ Your safety guides every step.
🎯 We focus on your strengths.

Tools like CBT & Somatic therapy help you regain control and soothe tough feelings.

Ready to feel steady again? Book online and start your healing with gentle support.

Some mornings don’t need a grand plan.

They need a warm drink, a blank page, and permission to think differently.

This image reminds me that growth rarely starts with perfection. It starts with intention. A quiet moment where you ask yourself: What would it look like to be just a little kinder to myself today?

“Ridiculously good ideas” are not always loud or disruptive. Sometimes they are gentle. They sound like slowing down. Like choosing curiosity over criticism. Like writing one honest sentence instead of trying to fix everything at once.

If today feels heavy, let that be your starting point. You do not need clarity to begin. You just need willingness.

What small idea are you giving yourself space to explore this week?

Ever wonder how trauma gets "stuck" in your body?

It's not just in your mind. Trauma can live in your nervous system, creating patterns that feel impossible to break.

Here's how two powerful therapies work:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, sounds)
• Helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories
• Transforms them from overwhelming to manageable
• Creates new, healthier neural pathways

Somatic Therapy
• Focuses on body awareness and sensations
• Helps release trauma stored in physical tension
• Teaches you to notice and regulate bodily responses
• Reconnects mind and body for holistic healing

Together, these approaches help you:
✓ Release stored trauma patterns
✓ Find emotional balance
✓ Build lasting resilience
✓ Reconnect with your authentic self

The relief isn't temporary—it's about creating sustainable change.

Ready to explore how these modalities could work for you? Book a session to discuss your specific needs.

https://gettoknowyourselfcounselling.com/

When emotions feel too big to handle, try this DBT technique.

TIPP Skill:
1. Temperature - Splash cold water on your face or hold an ice cube
2. Intense exercise - 5 minutes of jumping jacks or brisk walking
3. Paced breathing - 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out
4. Paired muscle relaxation - Tense then release each muscle group

This works by changing your body's physical state first, which then helps calm your mind. It's not about avoiding feelings - it's about creating enough space to process them safely.

What's one emotion you're finding challenging right now? 💭

Ready to learn more practical skills? Book online at https://gettoknowyourselfcounselling.com/

gets labeled as the “most depressing day of the year,” but for many people, low mood is not about a single Monday. It is about accumulation.

Short daylight. Lingering exhaustion. Emotional hangover from the holidays. Pressure to feel motivated when your nervous system is still catching its breath.

If today feels heavy, nothing is wrong with you.

Low mood is often your body asking for gentleness, not productivity. Regulation before resolution. Care before change.

A small reframe for today:

You do not need to fix your life.

You do not need a breakthrough.

You only need to meet yourself where you are.

One warm drink.
One honest breath.
One compassionate thought.

If Blue Monday resonates, consider it an invitation to slow down and listen rather than push through.

You are not behind. You are human.

If this speaks to you, you are not alone.

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How DBT at Get To Know Yourself Counseling helps you manage emotions:

• Mindfulness: Stay present, avoid overwhelm
• Distress Tolerance: Handle crises calmly
• Emotional Regulation: Understand & change feelings
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improve relationships with clear communication

Ready to nurture emotional balance? Book online today. 💙

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Are you a health or wellness practitioner looking for the ideal space to grow your practice?

Look no further!

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190 Sherway Drive, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
(Across from the Hospital and Sherway Mall – a prime location for accessibility and visibility!)

𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔:
Newly renovated and ready to welcome you.
Bright, natural lighting for a warm, welcoming and healing environment.
Rooms designed for comfort and functionality.
Easy access to public transportation and highways.
FREE parking space across the street (or paid parking by the building).

This space is perfect for 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗲𝘁𝗰.. looking to create an inviting space for their clients.

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This is a rare opportunity to work in a convenient and professional setting, surrounded by like-minded professionals in the healthcare and mental health field. Whether you're starting your own practice or expanding your services, this space is here to support your goals.

Half-day or full-days available.

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➡️ 𝗗𝗠 us today to learn more or schedule a tour and to learn more
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When trauma leaves you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, these evidence-based approaches can help you find stability and healing.

🧠 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Helps process traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation, reducing their emotional intensity.

🌱 Somatic Therapy
Focuses on the mind-body connection, helping you release trauma stored in your physical sensations and responses.

🗣️ DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Each person's healing path is unique, but having the right tools makes all the difference.

Which of these approaches resonates most with where you are in your healing process?

Ready to explore what works for you? Book your first session online.

https://gettoknowyourselfcounselling.com/