Do you ever feel frozen, stuck, or trapped in your body, even when you know you’re safe? Learn what’s happening in your nervous system, why anxiety and trauma can cause this, and how to gently move out of freeze and reconnect with yourself.
Read MoreFeeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected in the Riverdale community of East York, Toronto or anywhere in Ontario? Mindfulness can help you reconnect with your body, emotions, and daily experiences - without needing hours of meditation. Amy Lesperance, RSW at Amanda Neves Therapy, shares practical strategies to incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life. From noticing the senses during daily routines to embracing “glimmers” of joy, these tips help you reduce stress, improve emotional awareness, and live more fully - right now, wherever you are.
Read MoreTurning inward to heal during an outward state of emergency.
Read MoreSelf-doubt is normal when change is on the horizon. The trick is not letting it sabotage your plans. New beginnings can be exciting, but they can also stir up self-doubt, anxiety, and second-guessing. This article (originally published when Amanda Neves Therapy launched in early 2020) remains just as relevant today. Whether it’s starting therapy, making a career change, or leaving behind an unhealthy pattern, many of us know the feeling of standing on the edge of change and wondering, “Can I really do this?”
In this piece, Amanda Neves Therapy’s founder, Amanda Neves, explores why self-doubt shows up, how it connects to anxiety and low self-esteem, and why it can feel safer to stay “stuck” even when change would improve our lives. You’ll learn how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness practices can help quiet negative self-talk, regulate the nervous system, and build confidence. Most importantly, you’ll discover practical ways therapy supports lasting change, so you can move beyond self-doubt and create space for clarity, confidence, and growth.
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