Learning to Live Fully: How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps You Reclaim Your Life
By Alyssa Haim, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) | True Roots Therapy Have you ever found yourself stuck in a loop of trying to “fix” your thoughts and feelings, only to feel more overwhelmed, disconnected, or defeated? You’re not alone. In my work as a therapist, I often meet clients who’ve […]
Walking the Emotional Edge: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder with Compassion
By Heidi Petijova, Registered Psychotherapist (RP) | True Roots Therapy Have you ever felt like your emotions shift faster than you can keep up with? Or that your relationships are always walking a tightrope between connection and collapse? If so, I want you to know this: you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. I’m Heidi […]
When the World Feels Smaller: Navigating Grief With Compassion
By Tiffany Martens, RP-Q | True Roots Therapy Grief can feel like a weight you’re expected to carry invisibly. It can shrink your world until even familiar places feel unfamiliar. I’m Tiffany Martens, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at True Roots Therapy, and I want you to know that if you’re going through grief or […]
Finding Safe Ground Again: Healing from Trauma & PTSD
By Alyssa Haim, RP, CCC | Founder, True Roots Therapy When trauma shows up in your life, it can feel like walking on shifting ground. You may be carrying memories, sensations, or fears that no longer make sense in your daily world. My name is Alyssa Haim, Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at True […]
Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy: A Therapist’s Perspective
By Heidi Petijova, RP | True Roots Therapy If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in the past, haunted by memories you can’t shake, or weighed down by a constant sense of fear or sadness, I want you to know you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with feel like they are […]
Healing Attachment Wounds: A Therapist’s Reflection
By Tiffany Martens, RP-Q | True Roots Therapy If you’re reading this and you’ve ever felt “too much” for others or not enough, I want you to know you’re not alone. Attachment issues don’t just show up in childhood. They echo through our relationships, our sense of self, and the way we navigate the […]
What Is EMDR Therapy?
What Is EMDR Therapy & How Can It Help With Trauma? EMDR is an evidence-based therapeutic approach for a number of presenting issues, but most commonly this technique is used to treat symptoms of trauma and PTSD. It is quickly gaining popularity as one of the leading best-practices for trauma therapy. At True Roots Therapy, […]
What Does It Mean to Be Trauma Informed?
What Does It Mean To Be Trauma Informed? You see it advertised everywhere, but what does it mean when a practice says they are “trauma-informed?” At True Roots Therapy, we believe that understanding the connection between trauma and mental health is the first step toward healing. Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or have […]