Choosing Health

08/19/2026

We are hosting our first ever book club at the clinic!

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you’re constantly running on empty?

We’re excited to introduce **Stress Reset**, a 4-week online guided book club built around *The Seven Day Stress Prescription*.

This isn’t just about reading a book. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to better understand stress, recognize your personal stress patterns, manage overwhelm, and create healthier habits that you can actually carry into everyday life.

Each participant will receive their **own copy of the book, shipped directly to their home**, plus:

• 4 live online sessions
• Guided discussion and reflection
• Practical stress-management tools
• Weekly strategies and action steps
• A supportive small-group environment

**$175 + HST | 4 weeks | Online**

This is a **psychoeducational, skills-based program—not therapy**.

If you’re ready to step back, reset, and make some meaningful changes to how you manage stress, we’d love to have you join us.

08/14/2026

**FALL DBT SKILLS TRAINING | STARTS SEPTEMBER 28**

What if you had practical skills to help you manage big emotions, cope with stress, and navigate relationships more effectively?

Our 8-week online DBT Skills Training group is designed to help you build exactly that.

Over 8 weeks, you’ll learn the four core DBT skill areas:

• Mindfulness — become more present and intentional - trust me this is the one skill you didn’t know you needed!

• Distress Tolerance — cope with difficult moments without making things worse

• Emotion Regulation — understand and manage intense emotions

• Interpersonal Effectiveness — communicate your needs and strengthen relationships

This group is a great fit for individuals experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or relationship challenges who are ready to develop practical tools for everyday life.

**Starts Monday, September 28
**6:00–7:00 PM
**8 weeks | Online
Join from the comfort of your own home.

**You…only better.**

Interested in learning more?
choosinghealth.ca
289-326-9989

**For a limited time - FREE REGISTRATION to this September DBT skills training group for anyone participating in our ADHD program this Fall! (Ages 16+)

08/03/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Thanks to Selina on our team for this great blog post on how DBT can help!

https://www.choosinghealth.ca/blog/feeling-overwhelmed-how-dialectical-behaviour-therapy-can-help

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggled with relationships, or found yourself stuck in patterns that don't align with the life you want to live, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) may be a helpful approach.

07/25/2026

Today I laid down outside underneath my Rose of Sharon tree… I let the colours of green and pink and fuschia and yellow soak into my eyes. I heard cicadas and fat bumble bees buzzing, birds chirping, a neighbour mowing the lawn, kids playing off in the distance. A humming bird arrived and I held my breath and didn’t dare move - what a precious visitor. I had a nap with the warmth of the sun and the cool of a fresh breeze and all the sounds and smells of summer. It doesn’t get much better than this. Find SOMETHING beautiful. Something GOOD. Something simple and pleasant and free and awe inspiring. It’s out there. Take a moment and soak it in. You won’t regret it. It’s a gift to your mental health. 🌺☀️🐝❤️

06/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Bailey Toyota, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), to the Choosing Health team! 🎉

Bailey works with teens, young adults, and adults, creating a warm, collaborative, and affirming space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change. They are particularly passionate about supporting transgender, gender-diverse, and q***r individuals, while providing individualized care that honours each person’s unique experiences and goals.

Bailey believes therapy should be tailored to the person sitting in the room—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Their work is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and helping clients connect with both their strengths and the support systems around them.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, or simply looking for extra support, Bailey is here to walk alongside you.

💚 Bailey is currently offering both in-person and virtual sessions.

Join us in giving Bailey a warm welcome to the Choosing Health family!

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06/02/2026

We are thrilled to share that Carly Dukaczewski, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), is now offering EMDR Therapy! 🎉

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process and heal from distressing life experiences, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other challenges that may feel “stuck.”

Carly brings a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to her work, drawing on years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges. She is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, build resilience, and move toward meaningful healing for and growth.

Whether you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, struggling with anxiety, or looking to break free from patterns that no longer serve you, EMDR may be a powerful next step in your healing journey.

📍 In-Person Sessions in Mississauga
💻 Virtual Sessions Available Across Ontario
📞 Free Consultation Available

To learn more about Carly or to book a consultation, visit our website.

05/09/2026

Now this is actually awesome! Let me know if you try it! The 7-7-7 technique!

By davidji

05/05/2026

Therapy doesn’t have to happen within four walls. Walk & Talk Therapy combines the benefits of movement, fresh air, and meaningful conversation—offering a more natural, relaxed way to connect and process what’s going on in your life.

🌿 **Why people love it:**
• It supports both mental *and* physical health
• Movement can help you think more clearly and feel less “stuck”
• Being outdoors naturally reduces stress and boosts mood
• It can feel easier to talk about things for some people when you’re not face-to-face

Whether you’re navigating stress, life transitions, or just need space to think and talk—this is a powerful, flexible alternative to traditional therapy.

Sometimes the best way forward… is one step at a time. 💬🚶‍♀️



Learn more on our website! Read Amy Bartja (MSW Intern)’s blog post all about it at Choosinghealth.ca!