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Nov 10, 2025

Psychoanalysis as a Lived Emotional Experience: Understanding Therapy Today

If you’re thinking about starting psychotherapy, you may be hoping not only to understand yourself better, but also to feel differently in your day-to-day life. You might be sensing something painful or confusing inside you, but struggle to put it into wor

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Curtis Holt-Robinson
Nov 03, 2025

Understanding Bion’s Theory of Thinking: How Psychoanalysis Shapes Emotions

Introduction to Bion’s Theory of Thinking Wilfred Bion was a British psychoanalyst whose life spanned from 1897 to 1979, but whose influence continues today to provide psychoanalysis with rich insights as to how our minds function, why we suffer, and ho

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Curtis Holt-Robinson
Sep 09, 2025

How Psychoanalysis Heals a Wounded Mind

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by emotion that reality itself seems to bend? For individuals with damage to a specific part of the brain, this isn't just a fleeting feeling—it's a daily experience. This condition, known as memory-related confabulation,

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Curtis Holt-Robinson
Apr 22, 2025

Enhancing Relationships: The Role of AI Companions, Sex and Couples Therapy in Building Stronger Connections

Have you noticed how technology, especially AI companions, is transforming every aspect of our lives—even the most personal ones? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just about boosting productivity or advancing industries; it’s now being used to ful

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Angela LeongRegistered Clinical Counsellor, Founder of AEM
Mar 24, 2025

The KISSS Method: How Ketamine is Transforming Couples Counselling in Vancouver

A New Frontier in Couples Counselling In Vancouver, a city known for its progressive approach to mental health and wellness, a new revolutionary approach to couples counselling is taking root. While traditional couples therapy methods such as cognitive-be

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Angela LeongRegistered Clinical Counsellor, Founder of AEM
Mar 10, 2025

What is EMDR Therapy?

While talk therapy can be effective for addressing trauma and various mental health issues, it often stirs up difficult emotions and may take several sessions to see progress. What if there were a more efficient way to process traumatic memories? Eye Mo

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Angela LeongRegistered Clinical Counsellor, Founder of AEM
Feb 25, 2025

Will AI Replace Psychotherapists? – The Future of Mental Health Care in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

While the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) has caused both anxiety and excitement, it is not news to say that the rapid advancement of AI has sparked debates across various fields from visual art to health care. The role of AI almost poses the same thr

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Yasmine RossRelationship Coach, Writer
Jan 22, 2025

Transforming Desire: The Role of Psychedelics in Modern Sex Therapy

What is the current landscape of psychedelic-assisted sex therapy? Sex, like money, is one of the biggest motivators in our society, driving decisions, shaping perspectives, and significantly impacting overall well-being. Sexuality is a fundamental human

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Angela LeongRegistered Clinical Counsellor, Founder of AEM

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