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Valeria Onoszko, Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Oct 31, 20249 min read
Understanding the Profound Connection Between Grief and Trauma
“Trauma always carries grief, though not every grief carries trauma. Therefore, grief work is a primary ingredient in the resolution of...
Valeria Onoszko, Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Sep 23, 20247 min read
How Therapy Homework Can Enhance Your Progress
How Therapy Homework Can Enhance Your Progress The term "homework" can feel burdensome for many clients, often conjuring memories of...
ThanaLimina
Sep 12, 20249 min read
Why Emotions Can Keep You Stuck (And How to Break Free)
Honouring Systemic Factors in Choice-Making Before diving into how emotions can trap us and what we can do to break free, it’s essential...
Valeria Onoszko, Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Untangling the Grief and Trauma of a Dysfunctional Relationship
Preface: Not every dysfunctional dynamic or relationship is inherently traumatic. What is and isn't traumatic varies from individual to...
Valeria Onoszko, Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Aug 20, 20246 min read
Why Change Is Slow in Therapy—And Why That’s a Good Thing
Preface: Before we dive in, I want to acknowledge the privilege of accessing therapy. While this post focuses on change within the...
Valeria Onoszko, Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Aug 15, 20246 min read
How Grief and Trauma Fuel Cravings and Relapse
Preface: This blog post primarily focuses on cravings and relapse related to substance use, though the same principles can apply to...
Valeria Onoszko, Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Jul 30, 20246 min read
Navigating Numbness in Grief: Insights from Grief Counselling
Navigating Numbness in Grief: Insights from Grief Counselling “I fee l nothing. .. do I even c are?” “I can’t seem to cry, but I’m...
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