Blog - Tri-City Psychology Services https://www.tricitypsychology.com/shrinkrap/ Online-therapy for anxiety disorders, depression and stress related problems Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:37:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 World Mental Health Day https://www.tricitypsychology.com/world-mental-health-day/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:25:32 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20519 On this day, we encourage everyone in the Tri-City community and beyond to: Acknowledge the Impact: Recognize that emotional distress is a normal human response to difficult times. It’s okay to not be okay. Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself. Prioritize rest, nourishment, and healthy coping mechanisms. Reach Out: If you or someone you know […]

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]]> AI Therapy: Is Your Next Therapist a Chatbot? https://www.tricitypsychology.com/ai-therapy-is-your-next-therapist-a-chatbot/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:47:04 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20477 Groundbreaking research reveals that AI therapy chatbots are producing results comparable to traditional human therapy. In a significant clinical trial, participants experiencing depression saw their symptoms slashed by over 50%. Even more striking, users reported forming genuine connections with their AI counselors. Source: University of Dartmouth The landscape of mental health care is rapidly evolving, […]

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]]> We Experienced a Server Glitch – Here’s What Happened https://www.tricitypsychology.com/we-experienced-a-server-glitch-heres-what-happened/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:57:30 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20466 © Getty Images © Getty Images © Getty Images © Getty Images © Getty Images © Getty Images At tricitypsychology.com , we’re committed to providing insightful and valuable psychology content to our readers. However, we recently encountered a technical issue that resulted in the loss of some of our website’s content. We want to take […]

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]]> Seasons Greetings https://www.tricitypsychology.com/seasons-greetings/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:26:29 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20452 Dear Clients, As the year draws to a close, Dr. Owen James and Kathy would like to express our sincere gratitude for your trust in our psychology practice. Your dedication to your mental health journey is both inspiring and commendable. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to work with you and support you on […]

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]]> November is National Family Caregivers Month https://www.tricitypsychology.com/november-is-national-family-caregivers-month/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:53:13 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20426 © istockphoto © istockphoto © istockphoto © istockphoto © istockphoto © istockphoto Join Tri-City Psychology Services in honoring caregivers. We’re committed to providing them with the resources and advocacy they need to support those with mental illness. Being the sole provider or caregiver to an elderly family member can be very rewarding, but it also […]

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]]> World Menopause Day https://www.tricitypsychology.com/world-menopause-day/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:12:40 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20411 World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The day was founded by the International Menopause Society (IMS) to raise awareness of menopause and to support options to improve health and well-being for women in midlife and beyond. The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause and Menopause Hormone Therapy […]

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]]> September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month https://www.tricitypsychology.com/september-is-national-childhood-cancer-awareness-month/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:05:58 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20384 Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents in Canada. Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in this country and 1,500 more are diagnosed every year. September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – a time to reflect on how we can better understand and address the needs of […]

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]]> September is World Alzheimer’s Month https://www.tricitypsychology.com/september-is-world-alzeimersmonth/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:55:34 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20356 What is World Alzheimers Month? World Alzheimer’s Month takes place every September and World Alzheimer’s Day is on 21 September each year. Each September, people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia.    There are over 10 […]

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]]> Traumatic Brain Injury https://www.tricitypsychology.com/traumatic-brain-injury/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:44:25 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20329 A traumatic brain injury (TBI) differs significantly from injuries such as broken bones or torn ligaments, which exhibit a finite healing process over time. Instead, TBI presents as a chronic neurological condition characterized by its potential for long-term persistence. The effects of brain injury are often unseen by others, yet they profoundly affect the lives […]

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]]> The dangers of relying on AI mental health chatbots https://www.tricitypsychology.com/the-dangers-of-relying-on-ai-mental-health-chatbots/ Wed, 15 May 2024 18:47:36 +0000 https://www.tricitypsychology.com/?p=20310 Prostock- Studio Prostock- Studio Prostock- Studio Prostock- Studio Prostock- Studio Prostock- Studio Your AI therapist is not your therapist The design and marketing of mental health chatbots may result in users’ misconceptions about their therapeutic value. Zoha Khawaja, Simon Fraser University and Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon, Simon Fraser University With current physical and financial barriers to accessing […]

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