Mental Health Mavens

Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) is a form of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Habib Davanloo of McGill University. ISTDP therapy focuses on troubling feelings or thoughts that interfere with relationships, communication, and/or functioning at school or at work. The aim of therapy is to uncover the sources of the feelings or thoughts that are often hidden from the client. The prima...

Chronic pain is persistent, long-term pain lasting for more than twelve weeks. The effects may include changes in appetite and moods, decreased mobility, muscle tension, and stress sensitivity. On top of the physical pain, individuals with chronic pain are at a higher risk for mental health disorders and dependency disorders like addiction to pain medications. In this video, Dan Klco walk us throu...

In Part 2 of our evolutionary psychology with Dan Klco, Dan explains the importance of social connection with evolutionary psychology and how it can impact addictions. WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE : https://youtu.be/NY5FdZeSoBk ABOUT DANIEL KLCO: CD, MACP, RCC, CPA Daniel’s practice as a clinical counsellor includes somatic focus work (ISTDP) on mental health experiences including depression, anxiet...

In this episode, Dan Klco explains what is evolutionary psychology and how it can be used in therapy. Evolutionary psychology is a theoretical approach in the social and natural sciences that examines psychological structure from a modern evolutionary perspective. WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/HkCsKj4TrDY ABOUT DANIEL KLCO: CD, MACP, RCC, CPA Daniel’s practice as a clinical counsell...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy that helps people heal from emotional and psychological trauma. It consists of standardized protocols that use memories and emotions paired with bilateral stimulation and body sensations to relieve and resolve psychological trauma and stress. Trauma affects the processing function of our brain. EMDR attempts to he...

Gentle parenting is an evidence-based approach to parenting and raising happy, confident children. Unlike some more lenient parenting methods, gentle parenting encourages boundaries and discipline, but in an age-appropriate way. It also supports being supportive and having open communications. Those who practice gentle parenting encourage working together as a family to teach their children to exp...

The Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics was developed by Dr. Bruce Perry. It is a developmentally sensitive neurobiologic -informed approach to clinical problem solving. It is an approach that integrates core principles of neurodevelopment and traumatology to inform work with children, families, and the communities in which they live. This model examines how early childhood trauma and adversity...

In this episode, we explore the changing effects of our bodies as we age and their impacts on mental health. Once people reach the age of 65 their immune system changes. Cells become slower at detecting potential viruses, bacteria, and diseases as well as replacing defected cells. This is a big reason why seniors are more prone to illness and why the simple flu can have life-threatening outcomes r...

Direct Neurofeedback uses an extremely low-strength electromagnetic current. Small sensors are placed on the temples and around the head to monitor brain activity and send a tiny, imperceptible signal to the brain. This signal slightly disrupts typical brain activity, helping the brain "see" its useful and inefficient neural patterns. The DNF currents help the brain create new neural pat...

In this video, Lisa Klco, Clinic Director at Nomina demystifies Erectile Dysfunction. We explore causes and treatment options for impotence, as well as support for partners of those experiencing ED. One 2018 review estimated that Erectile Dysfunction affects about a third of men. The most important takeaway is that there is no shame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/uGtrs41lWXg ABOUT LISA KLCO,...