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Info Hub

This is your go-to space for understanding what’s going on beneath the surface. The Info Hub offers clear, compassionate explanations of common mental health topics such as anxiety, stress responses, trauma, emotional regulation, and more. Whether you’re curious about how your brain reacts under pressure or want to understand your feelings a little better, you’ll find helpful insights here without the overwhelming clinical jargon.

 

Click on any topic heading to learn more, or download our printable info sheets to keep, share, or bring into your next therapy session. It’s all about making sense of the “why” behind your experiences in a way that feels supportive, not scary.

Understanding the Mind & Emotions

  • What is anxiety?

  • Fight, flight, freeze, fawn: Understanding your stress response

  • What is the "window of tolerance"?

  • How trauma impacts the brain

  • Emotion vs. mood: What’s the difference?

Relationships & Boundaries

  • Attachment styles explained

  • What are healthy boundaries (and how do I set them)?

  • People-pleasing and its roots

  • How to navigate conflict calmly

Thoughts & Patterns

  • What are unhelpful thinking styles? (e.g., catastrophising, black-and-white thinking)

  • How to identify and challenge negative thoughts

  • Understanding the inner critic

  • What is self-compassion and how do we practice it?

Burnout & Stress

  • Burnout vs stress: How to tell the difference

  • Signs of emotional exhaustion

  • The importance of rest and nervous system recovery

  • What to do when you're feeling overwhelmed

Cycles, Triggers & Reactions

  • Understanding emotional triggers

  • The cycle of avoidance and how it keeps us stuck

  • What is emotional dysregulation?

  • Why do I shut down or lash out when overwhelmed?

Mental Health Basics

  • What is depression, and how does it show up?

  • What is trauma (big T and little t)?

  • Understanding dissociation

  • Coping with emotional numbness

Webinars (Launching soon)

Looking to deepen your understanding or learn some practical tools from the comfort of your home? Our upcoming webinars are designed to support you in the in-between moments. Whether you're navigating stress, building healthier habits, or just wanting to feel a little more connected. These sessions are informative, down-to-earth, and open to anyone. Keep an eye out for new topics and dates and join us whenever you’re ready.

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