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# Psychotherapy Matters

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## Posts

- [Collaborative Blog](https://psychotherapymatters.com/collaborative-blog/)
- [Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration (PMVC): A Clinical Social Worker's Perspective](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/psychotherapy-matters-virtual-collaboration-pmvc-a-clinical-social-workers-perspective/) - This is the third in a series of blogs that will introduce you to an innovative approach to mental health care pioneered by Psychotherapy Matters: the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration or PMVC. We hope to report regularly on the experiences of clients and therapists and what we are learning about the use of technology
- [Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration (PMVC): A client’s perspective](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/psychotherapy-matters-virtual-collaboration-pmvc-a-clients-perspective/) - This is the second in a series of blogs that will introduce you to an innovative approach to mental health care pioneered by Psychotherapy Matters: the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration or PMVC. We hope to report regularly on the experiences of clients and therapists and what we are learning about the use of technology
- [Psychotherapy Matches Made in Heaven ](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/psychotherapy-matches-made-in-heaven/) - Highlights from Our 27th Collaborative Care Conference At our 27th Collaborative Care Conference (CCC), Psychotherapy Matches Made in Heaven, the Psychotherapy Matters community dug into a question that shapes outcomes every day: how do we match clients with the right psychotherapist, and psychotherapists with the right clients? Speakers: Dr. Allan Steingart and co-op student Nandini
- [Rethinking ADHD: A Collaborative Approach for the PM Program "ADHD Matters"](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/rethinking-adhd-a-collaborative-approach-for-the-pm-program-adhd-matters/) - Dr. Allan Steingart shares how early experiences in ADHD research shaped the principles behind ADHD Matters, our collaborative assessment program.
- [Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration (PMVC): A Psychotherapy Provider's Perspective](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/timely-access-to-psychiatric-care-for-clients-of-pm-members/) - I had some grave concerns about one of my clients. She was in her teens and was experiencing increasingly destructive thought patterns. Over recent months, she spiraled into unpredictable states of moodiness, apathy, depression and inability to focus. She blamed this on the medication that her family doctor had put her on 10 months earlier.
- [Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality  ](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/collaborative-assessment-and-management-of-suicidality/) - At Psychotherapy Matters, we believe that the most complex challenges in mental health care, like suicidality, are best addressed together.
- [Building Trust and Value Through Collaboration: An Interview with Lexi Gayne, RP](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/building-trust-and-value-through-collaboration/) - By identifying when psychiatric input is needed, Lexi focuses on building trust and ensuring that her clients don’t feel left alone to navigate the system.
- [One Day at a Time, Part 1 ~ Just the Crystals](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/one-day-at-a-time-part-1-just-the-crystals/) - Storytelling Matters uses fictional retellings of mental health struggles to highlight both the reality of these challenges and the value of collaborative care.
- [A Window Into Collaborative Care — Reflections from Renata Cressoni Gomes, RP](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/a-window-into-collaborative-care-reflections-from-renata-cressoni-gomes-rp/) - At Psychotherapy Matters, we believe that collaborative care strengthens therapeutic alliance—and Renata’s reflections are a reminder of why we do this work.
- [Why Therapists and Psychiatrists Need Each Other (and So Do Our Clients)](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/why-therapists-and-psychiatrists-need-each-other/) - You shouldn't have to wait months to see a psychiatrist or repeat your life story to someone new. You deserve a plan built by people who see the big picture.
- [When Depression Doesn't Let Go: Understanding Persistent Depressive Disorder and the Promise of CBASP](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/when-depression-doesnt-let-go/) - Persistent depression is one of the hardest conditions we face as therapists. But with CBASP, we don’t just sit in hopelessness.
- [Expressive Arts Therapy & Complex Mental Health](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/expressive-arts-therapy-and-complex-mental-health/) - Guest post by Lydia Charak on Expressive Arts Therapy and complex mental health issues. How this therapy can address anxiety, depression and trauma.
- [“This Takes the Ceiling Off of Care”: An Interview with Victoria Bonanno, RSW and PMVC Member](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/this-takes-the-ceiling-off-of-care/) - We sat down with Victoria to discuss collaborative care through the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration and how it has reshaped the care she offers.
- [Freud Made It Sacred. We’re Making It Shared. ](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/freud-made-it-sacred-were-making-it-shared/) - Freud and his therapeutic dyad model had consequences. It didn’t just discourage collaboration; it made it feel like a violation. Psychiatrists were divided.
- [Have Narcissism and Bullshit Triumphed? A Psychotherapy Matters Reflection  ](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/have-narcissism-and-bullshit-triumphed/) - Narcissism may shout, and bullshit may go viral, but at Psychotherapy Matters, we believe that collaboration and care remain subversive acts.
- [“It’s Transformative”: A Therapist Shares What Collaborative Care Means in Practice ](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/its-transformative-a-therapist-shares-what-collaborative-care-means-in-practice/) - We recently sat down with one of our members, Tala El-Ackhar, a psychotherapist & clinical supervisor, to hear how collaborative care has shaped their practice.
- [Checkpoints: A New Way to Strengthen Mental Health Care Together ](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/checkpoints-a-new-way-to-strengthen-mental-health-care-together/) - Checkpoints are about making that dialogue part of our routine. Because care improves when we listen, and when we listen together, clients benefit most.
- [Bridging the Gap: My Transformative Co-op Experience at Psychotherapy Matters](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/co-op-experience/) - by Nandini Persaud As a third-year psychology undergraduate, I’ve absorbed my fair share of Freud, p-values, and Pavlov’s dogs. But beyond the textbooks and lecture halls, I craved something more—a real-world co-op experience that could help shape my path toward becoming a therapist. That’s why I chose the cooperative stream of my degree. I wanted
- [The Writer’s License](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/the-writers-license/) - Foreword by the Editor of the Psychotherapy Matters Blog: Dr. Bernard contributed this post after writing it for a course that he took at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies on Creative Non-Fiction taught by Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall. Psychiatrists rarely--if ever--admit to psychiatric or psychological issues in themselves. It is courageous of Dr. Bernard to allow us
- [Psychotherapy for Chronic Insomnia](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/part-1-psychotherapy-for-chronic-insomnia/) - Most of us have experienced insomnia at one point or another in our lives. We have all experienced the frustration of lying awake in bed for hours waiting for sleep, which then comes too late and is short-lived, leaving us feeling impaired the next day. Lack of sleep becomes distressful when accompanied by beliefs that
- [Last Minute Cancellations Part 2](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/last-minute-cancellations-part-2/) - As a follow up to Last Minute Cancellations - part I, we give a few tips on how to deal with last-minute cancellations in your therapy practice.
- [On-line Automated Psychotherapy for Chronic Insomnia](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/part-2-on-line-automated-psychotherapy-for-chronic-insomnia/) - Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) aims to change thought patterns, for example reducing unrealistic expectations and changing overvalued ideas about sleep. Sleep-related cognitive distortions are replaced with positive attitudes and sleep-conducive behaviour. Consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence (Grade A) indicates that CBT is superior to medications in the treatment of chronic insomnia. CBT administered by primary care
- [Art Therapy: A Path to Resolution](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/art-therapy-a-path-to-resolution/) - Process in art is accomplished by allowing the inner world to express itself through the use of colours and space. Initially, there may be some caution and exploration, suggested by the light colours. As one proceeds, there is greater depth and courage. Feelings that have gone buried, with some perseverance, emerge. The process is fluid and
- [Psychotherapy Leaders:  Dr. Giorgio Tasca on Clinician-Informed Psychotherapy Research](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/leaders-in-the-field-of-psychotherapy-an-interview-with-pprnets-dr-giorgio-tasca-on-clinician-informed-psychotherapy-research/) - Foreword by the Editor of the Psychotherapy Matters Blog: Giorgio Tasca, Ph.D., C. Psych. is a compassionate believer in evidence-based and accessible psychotherapeutic care for all who need it. He is the Research Director of the Centre for Eating Disorders Research at University of Ottawa and the founder and director of the Psychotherapy Practice Research Network (PPRNet).
- [Why Collaboration for Mental Health Care Providers Has Never Been More Pressing](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/collaboration-for-better-mental-health-care/) - The mental health care system in Ontario was flawed long before the pandemic. Now more than ever we need collaboration for better mental health care...
- [Sexual Assault, Abuse and Mental Health](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/sexual-assault-abuse-and-mental-health/) - Therapy is a safe place for victims of sexual violence to openly express their emotions in a non-judgmental environment. Psychotherapy can help individuals manage these difficult emotions in a healthier way.
- [7 Signs of Unhealthy Anxiety](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/7-signs-of-unhealthy-anxiety/) - Anxiety is a natural response to the environment when there is real danger. When anxiety happens without any crisis or emergency, it can lead to much distress. How do you know when anxiety may be unhealthy? Our PM clinician Trish Pauls gives you some answers in her first contribution to our PM blog. Trish provides
- [Therapeutic Alliance](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapeutic-alliance/) - What is a good therapeutic alliance? We answer this question and discuss the importance of therapeutic alliance in therapy outcomes.
- [An Introduction to ACT](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/an-introduction-to-act/) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), was inspired by positive psychology and focuses on how people respond to adversity.
- [Chronic Illness and Mental Health (Part 1)](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/chronic-illness-and-mental-health-part-1/) - How chronic illness impacts mental health and family relationships balance and the importance of therapy to cope with chronic illness and mental health issues
- [Chronic Illness and Mental Health (Part 2)](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/chronic-illness-and-mental-health-part-2/) - Andrea Rawson explores mental health issues associated with chronic illness and offers tips on how to deal with mental health issues and chronic illness.
- [Trauma and its Inevitable Effect on our Lives](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/trauma-and-its-inevitable-effect-on-our-lives/) - Today, we have a guest post from our PMVC member Natasha Huff. In this post, Natasha discusses trauma and its impact on our lives.
- [Neuroscience of Addiction](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/neuroscience-of-addiction/) - Substance use disorder is a disease of the brain, yet many people dealing with it still face stigma. Neuroscience has evolved to better understand addiction
- [Humour in Recovery](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/humour-in-recovery/) - Guest post by Gregory Rennie on using humour to facilitate recovery with people experiencing struggles with addictions and other mental health issues
- [Good News for Psychotherapy in Ontario](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/good-news-for-psychotherapy-in-ontario/) - Ontario announced support for initiatives that improve access to psychotherapy in Ontario, Canada. Additional financial support coming to psychotherapy
- [Building Your Therapy Practice](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/building-your-therapy-practice/) - In this interview with Dr. Eric Morris, we discuss work/life balance as a therapist and more from his book "A Brief Guide To Building Your Therapy Practice."
- [The Role of the Family Physician in Collaborative Mental Health Care](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/the-role-of-the-family-physician-in-collaborative-mental-health-care/) - The typical GP in Ontario is extremely busy, but what do they do if they have patients with challenging mental health problems?
- [Last-Minute Cancellations](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/last-minute-cancellations/) - How to deal with last-minute cancellations in your therapy practice.
- [TruReach: CBT in an App](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/trureach-cbt-in-an-app/) - TruReach is a new app that improves access to CBT and e-therapy
- [Addiction Relapse: One Step Back, Two and Three Steps Toward Recovery](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/addiction-relapse-one-step-back-three-steps-toward-recovery/) - This is the third in a series of blogs contributed by our PM clinician Gregory Rennie, who will introduce you to various aspects of addiction and its treatment using psychotherapy. Gregory Rennie provides access to collaborative care with PM psychiatrists via the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic (PMVC) for his clients. In any given year, 15% to 60% of
- [What is Addiction?](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/what-is-addiction/) - This is the second in a series of blogs contributed by our PM clinician Gregory Rennie, who will introduce you to various aspects of addiction and its treatment using psychotherapy. Gregory Rennie provides access to collaborative care with PM psychiatrists via the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic (PMVC) for his clients. https://youtu.be/kR97-wep58g "Addiction" is a common and accepted
- [Substance Use Enabling: Cause or Effect?](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/substance-use-enabling-cause-or-effect/) - This is the first in a series of blogs contributed by our PM clinician Gregory Rennie, who will introduce you to various aspects of addiction and its treatment using psychotherapy. Gregory Rennie provides access to collaborative care with PM psychiatrists via the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic (PMVC) for his clients. Family members are affected by the disease of
- [Psychotherapy for Trauma or Stress](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/psychotherapy-for-trauma-or-stress/) - After exposure to terrifying or catastrophic events, most people, about 70-80%, eventually recover and resume a normal life with little or no professional intervention. A large number of people, about 20-30%, experience prolonged psychological distress that may interfere with their abilities to work, to trust others, to maintain hope about the future, and/or to live
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-for-depression/) - Do you feel sad much of the time? Does it seem as if nothing feels good, as if you don't care about anything? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, chances are you have depression. Severe depression or Major Depressive Disorder is a medical illness affecting both the brain and the body. About 1
- [Psychotherapy for Bereavement](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/psychotherapy-for-bereavement/) - Grief, bereavement, or loss is the price we pay for love and attachment. Sadness or heartbreak is a natural response to losing someone or something precious. When despair is intense, prolonged, unrelenting, and causes trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and disability, it is called persistent complex bereavement or complicated grief. One in 5 to 10
- [Psychotherapy for Early-Onset Psychosis](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/psychotherapy-for-early-onset-psychosis/) - The rate of new-onset psychosis peaks during young adulthood. This is the time when most people are going to school or just starting to work. Psychosis can negatively affect a person's intellectual, social, and personal growth for the rest of his or her life. Schizophrenia is one of the most significant causes of disability and
- [What is Depression?](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/depression/) - Chances are, you've heard someone say "I'm depressed today" to describe a terrible mood that lifts at the end of the day. You may also have heard someone say "I'm depressed" because they have been sad for many days for no particular reason at all. What do health care professionals mean when they say "you
- [Inhale and Exhale. Repeat 3 more times](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/inhale-and-exhale-repeat-3-more-times/) - This is how I start. "Today is a NEW day. Do what you CAN. Are YOU listening to your body? You CAN do it!!" This is what I repeat. My clients are of all ages and abilities and they are all physically impressive. They can move their bodies fast to get heart rates high, lift
- [The Role Parents Can Play in Youth Psychotherapy](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/the-role-parents-can-play-in-youth-psychotherapy/) - The role parents can play in youth psychotherapy
- [Psychotherapy Leaders: Dr. Molyn Leszcz on Group Therapy, Part 2 of 2](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/psychotherapy-leaders-dr-molyn-leszcz-on-group-therapy-part-2-of-2/) - Dr. Leszcz is a world-renowned expert in group psychotherapy and an extraordinary leader in Canadian psychiatry. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Group psychotherapy Association among other prestigious recognitions. Amongst his many publications, Dr. Molyn Leszcz co-authored with Dr. Irvin Yalom the revised and updated 5th edition of The Theory and Practice of
- [Psychotherapy Leaders: Dr. Molyn Leszcz on Group Therapy, Part 1 of 2](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/psychotherapy-leaders-dr-molyn-leszcz-on-group-therapy-part-1-of-2/) - Dr. Leszcz is a world-renowned expert in group psychotherapy and an extraordinary leader in Canadian psychiatry. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Group psychotherapy Association among other prestigious recognitions. Amongst his many publications, Dr. Molyn Leszcz co-authored with Dr. Irvin Yalom the revised and updated 5th edition of The Theory and Practice of
- [The Protection Paradox: Curbing Parental Overprotection](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/the-protection-paradox-curbing-parental-overprotection/) - To be alive on the crust of this earth is to face many risks and dangers. This truth is at the heart of one of the biggest challenges parents’ face – how to manage these risks without resorting to overprotection--an exaggerated form of protection that stems from worry and anxiety. Overprotection almost always leads to
- [The Practice Notebook of a Psychotherapy Trainee: ‘Client’ or ‘Patient’? and Why Does It Matter?](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/the-practice-notebook-of-a-psychotherapy-trainee-client-or-patient-and-why-does-it-matter/) - Ask Google to search “client vs. patient” and you will get about 22.5 million search results. The top hits are articles, blogs, and discussions by care providers with passionate arguments for either label. Some writers detest the term “patient” citing paternalism, or the power-over dynamics between the "all-knowing doctor" and the "passive patient". Supporters of
- [When change hurts, take heart, help is available](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/when-change-hurts-take-heart-help-is-available/) - "Getting old is not for sissies" said Mae West. To this I would add: neither is experiencing great loss nor dealing with major illness. Most of us need help adapting to major changes in our lives. We all need to process feelings experienced during crises. For example, feelings of vulnerability may overwhelm us but we may not
- [Working with couples who have concerns about intimacy or sex in their relationship](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/working-with-couples-who-have-concerns-about-intimacy-or-sex-in-their-relationship/) - This year marks 25 years that I have been in private practice. Part of what has maintained my passion and love for what I do is that I am never bored. Over the years, I have worked with children, teens, individual adults, couples and families and each client has contributed in some way to my
- [20 Reasons for Ambivalence in Psychotherapy](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/20-reasons-you-might-be-ambivalent-about-treatment-for-mental-health-and-addictions/) - Everyone comes to therapy at different levels of readiness to change their behaviour. The first step in therapy is often to explore your conflicting feelings about change. The list that follows will help you to start thinking about the sources of your ambivalence. 1- Shame You think that you are lacking something in yourself and feel incomplete.
- [Art Therapy: A Path to the Unconscious](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/art-therapy-a-path-to-the-unconscious/) - Feelings and perceptions are often stored in the brain in the form of images. These feelings can cause discomfort as they are buried in the unconscious for safekeeping. At times, life events in the present "kick the proverbial bucket" and feelings from the past, together with feelings in the present, cause distress. Art therapy is all about making
- [Online Psychotherapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/part-4-online-psychotherapy-for-anxiety-and-depression-in-youth/) - What do we already know? After decades of research and collective practice, mental health care clinicians generally regard cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as the treatment of choice for mild to moderate depression and anxiety in people of all ages. Face-to-face psychotherapy is the gold standard. However, often it is inaccessible due to barriers such as
- [Internet-based Psychotherapy](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/part-3-internet-based-psychotherapy/) - A group of researchers lead by Dr. Colin Espie at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, asked a daring question: Can CBT for chronic insomnia be delivered by an automated, media-rich web application? Such a web application would have the advantage of cost-effectively reaching millions of people. Savings in cost also come from rendering unnecessary millions
- [The Practice Notebook of a Psychotherapy Trainee: Why is Psychotherapy Effective?](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/the-practice-notebook-of-a-psychotherapy-trainee-why-is-psychotherapy-effective/) - I froze like “a deer caught in the headlights.” My clinical supervisor repeated the question: “What would be a contraindication for this medication?” A reasonable question from a clinical supervisor for a senior medical student! Only ten minutes earlier, I had reviewed the indication and contraindications of this particular medication. But when I was put
- [EMDR Therapy from a Therapist's Perspective](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/emdr-therapy-from-a-therapists-perspective/) - I have been working as a clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy for 35 years. My work is a large part of me. It has defined me for a very long time.​ To this day it continues to give me immense enjoyment. In my quiet moments, I have often reflected on how I have maintained
- [The Parent’s Job](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/the-parents-job/) - They say it takes a village to raise a child, but there should really be a qualifying asterisk at the end of that sentence that reads: The most crucial person in that village is the parent. Parent counseling is very different from other forms of therapy. Instead of exploring the psyche, here, the approach has
- [Why I Became a Gestalt Therapist](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/why-i-became-a-gestalt-therapist/) - During my training for the Masters’ Degree in counseling I read a weighty textbook about different psychotherapies. One chapter described an exchange between a Gestalt therapist and his client. The client, Ken, was in his late-40s, depressed, and had a recurring pain in his heart. He had been assessed for cardiac illnesses and declared healthy.
- [The Practice Notebook of a Psychotherapy Trainee: Choosing the Patient for CBT](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/the-practice-notebook-of-a-psychotherapy-trainee-choosing-the-patient-for-cbt/) - I am a nervous wreck! I am to conduct my very first series of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) sessions as a resident physician training in psychiatry. I have read Dr. Beck’s “Cognitive Behaviour Therapy” and Dr. Padesky’s “Mind over Mood.” I can explain the theoretical model behind CBT. I know the structure and techniques of
- [Searching for Couple/Relationship Therapy](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/what-matters-in-couplerelationship-therapy/) - This blog post will help you learn more about Couple/Relationship Therapy. Here are 5 fast facts: 1. Your therapist provides a safe, confidential and supportive setting to help you address the issues in your relationship and to create greater understanding. 2. During therapy you will learn how to mange conflict more skillfully, especially when you
- [Searching for e-Therapy](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/searching-for-distance-telephone-or-internet-e-therapy-learn-more/) - This blog will help you learn more about Distance (telephone or internet) e-Therapy. Here are 5 fast facts: 1. Your psychotherapy is provided via e-mail, video, chat, voice or texting. 2. The therapy can be just as effective as meeting in person. 3. You might benefit from even brief therapeutic contact using your smartphone or other device,

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- [September 2021 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/september-2021-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: September 2021 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Introducing Dr. Claudia Lamschtein Our Newest Consulting Psychiatrist Join us in welcoming Dr. Claudia Lamschtein to the Psychotherapy Matters community. Dr. Lamschtein will begin working with us as a general psychiatrist starting September 14th, 2021. She will provide consultations to any client over the age of 18!
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- [What is Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration (PMVC)](https://psychotherapymatters.com/what-is-pmvc/) - What is Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration (PMVC)? Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration (PMVC) works by bringing your therapist, family doctor, and psychiatrist together as a collaborative team in order to provide you more effective and timely mental health care. You are reading this because you and your therapist are exploring a psychiatric assessment. In Ontario, this
- [PMVC - Internet Speed](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/pmvc-internet-speed/) - Testing Your Internet Speed You can test your internet speed here http://speedtest.net/ This is what you'll see: Make a note of the results from the Download and Upload sections: Internet Speeds for PMVC Psychiatric Consults and Follow-up A fast Internet connection helps the overall experience by transmitting video and audio data at speeds that ensure
- [PMVC - Minimum Requirements](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/pmvc-minimum-requirements/) - These are the minimum system requirements for using the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) Video Conferencing system: Mac OS X: PC: Versions: • 10.6 - 10.10 Minimum Internet speeds: • Upload 1 Mbps • Download 5 Mbps Browsers: • Firefox or Safari Operating Systems: • Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro tablet, Windows 10 Minimum
- [PMVC - Why do I need an accreditation session?](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/pmvc-why-do-i-need-an-accreditation-session/) - The accreditation session ensures that the time spent with your client and the psychiatrist is optimized. It also helps prevent having to re-schedule should difficulties arise. Of course, unforeseen occurrences such as power or internet outages, client no-shows, personal emergencies, etc. are all good reasons for requiring rescheduling, but not being prepared disappoints everyone attending.
- [PMVC - Orientation Invitation](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/pmvc-orientation-invitation/) - Once you have signed up and indicated you want to join the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic, we will reach out to you by email to set up a time that works for you. Email sample: Hello, You have been invited to attend a video meeting with Dr. Madoka Steingart on: Date: 12/04/2016 Time: 13:30 To
- [PMVC - Audio Issues](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/pmvc-audio-issues/) - Troubleshooting Audio Issues for Windows 10 Check Device Manager Make sure that you have a sound card or processor and it’s working. Open Start, enter Device Manager, select it from the list of results, select your sound card, open it, select the Driver tab and select Update Driver. If Windows doesn’t find a new driver,
- [PMVC Requirements](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/pmvc-requirements/) - PMVC Eligibility Checklist Overview Verification and Registration In order for us to verify your profile and to enrol in the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic, we need to know if you are a regulated professional with membership in one of the following Colleges: CRPO OCSWSSW CPO COTO CNO Psychotherapy Matters verifies those who are qualified to
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- [Newsletter - Issue 3: July 22, 2016 - We're Back!](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-3-july-22-2016-were-back/) - The PM Newsletter is Back! Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters What has PM been up to? Welcome to the 50+ members who have signed up since the last newsletter. We're glad to have you on board! Recent membership statistics: 132 qualified therapists in 45 different cities/towns. We're now province-wide, and we're
- [Submit a blog article](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/submit-a-blog-article/) - Why Submit a Blog Article? Submit a blog article to us, we'll post it to our site, and you can post a link to it on your site. We in turn post these to our social media sites, and these get shared by other mental health organizations or people who like what you say and
- [Newsletter – Issue 4: July 29, 2016 – Focus on Virtual Collaboration](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-4-july-29-2016-focus-on-virtual-collaboration/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 4 July 29, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters What has PM been up to? Recent membership statistics: 135 qualified therapists in 45 different cities/towns. We're now province-wide, and we're growing daily. 14 new sign-ups in July to date New landing pages created to increase SEO Focus on the Virtual Collaboration If
- [Newsletter - Issue 5 - August 5, 2016 - Focus on Provider Resources](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-5-august-5-2016-focus-on-provider-resources/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 5: August 5, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters What has PM been up to? Recent membership statistics: 133 qualified therapists in 45 different cities/towns. We're now province-wide, and we're growing daily. Welcome to the 15 new members who signed up in July! Focus on Provider Resources We're
- [PMVC Model of Collaborative Care](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/pmvc-model-of-collaborative-care/) - Download the latest PDF version Take me to the PMVC portal! ⇐ Back to Provider Resources
- [Newsletter Issue 1 April 23, 2015 - Welcome!](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-1-april-23-2015-welcome/) - Thanks for Joining Psychotherapy Matters PM! Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters What has PM been up to? Launched in North York/York Region with 78 qualified therapists. Family physicians have been visited individually and introduced to the wide range and high quality of PM providers. Presentation made to the Central Local Health
- [Newsletter - Issue 2 - June 28, 2015 - Progress Report](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-2-june-28-2015-progress-report/) - Psychotherapy Matters (PM) Progress Report Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters What has PM been up to? We've been busy promoting your practice! Expanded to the GTA with over 130 qualified therapists. Family physicians across the GTA are being shown how to prescribe psychotherapy by using PM to find qualified therapists matched
- [Verified By - For Providers](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/verified-by-for-providers/) - The “Verified” logo means that Psychotherapy Matters has verified the following: Your name and contact details Your College membership is valid in Ontario Psychotherapy Matters verifies the information at the time you join. Please update us if there are any changes. If you find any of the information in Psychotherapy Matters to be inaccurate in
- [Your Profile on Psychotherapy Matters](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/your-profile-on-psychotherapy-matters/) - When clients, physicians or our psychiatrists visit our site and search for a therapist, your profile is what they’re going to see. It’s important that the information on your profile is accurate, complete, and clearly details the types of clients you want to work with. Make the most of your Psychotherapy Matters profile Make sure
- [Newsletter - Issue 6: August 12 2016 - Focus on Blogging](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-6-august-12-2016-focus-on-blogging/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 6: August 12, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters What has PM been up to? Recent membership statistics: 132 qualified therapists in 45 different cities/towns. We're now province-wide, and we're growing daily. Over 250 "landing pages" to our site last week to increase SEO - increases YOUR profile
- [Newsletter - Issue 7: August 26, 2016 - Focus on My Pills List](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-7-august-26-2016-focus-on-my-pills-list/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 7: August 26, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Focus on My Pills List New tool to gather medication history from a client. This form is to be given to your client to help them to recall and record a complete history of medicines prescribed to them. This
- [Social Media](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/social-media/) - Do you need to be involved in social media? In today's world, the answer is yes. Everything is interconnected. SEO is often driven by links to/from sites, and content is king. Your connection with Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic is a huge marketing tool that you can use to get referrals. Plus regularly publishing on various
- [Newsletter - Issue 8: September 9, 2016 - Focus on Profiles](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-8-september-9-2016-focus-on-profiles/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 8: September 9, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters What has PM been up to? New Self-Help section Bookstore for therapists Focus on Profiles Your profile on Psychotherapy Matters is the first and only chance you'll get to get a new client or family physician referral. We've added a page to our
- [Newsletter - Issue 9 - September 23, 2016 - Focus on Websites](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-9-september-23-2016-focus-on-websites/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 9: September 23, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters What has PM been up to? Reminder - our new Forums are up and running. Already we have posts in the Educational Events, Miscellaneous, Practice Space, and Referrals forums. Check them out, and remember to subscribe to the Forum or at least to
- [Newsletter - October 7, 2016 - Focus on Forums](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-october-7-2016-focus-on-forums/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 10: October 7, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Focus on Forums Please join our Forums! Get email notifications for new content posted in a Forum by clicking on the "Subscribe" link (top right corner of each of the Forums or topics). Educational Events (Workshops, Lectures, Online): This
- [Newsletter - Issue 12: November 7, 2016 - Focus on Self Help](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-12-november-7-2016-focus-on-self-help/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 12: November 7, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Focus on Self Help Recently, we rolled out an area on our website for people looking for help. This area has: Guided Questions - where you can find a series of questions answered by videos that you are free
- [Newsletter - Issue 13 - November 18, 2016 - Focus on Marketing and SEO](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-13-november-18-2016-focus-on-marketing-and-seo/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 13: November 18, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Focus on Marketing and SEO The past few newsletters focused on blogging, your profile, and your website, with a few tips and tricks to optimize your practice. All these tips help with marketing yourself and increasing your SEO. The top
- [Newsletter - Issue 14 - December 2, 2016: Forums - Use Them!](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-14-december-2-2016-forums-use-them/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 14: December 2, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Forums - Use Them! Our Forums are up and running - we have several users already posting about available office space and educational events. These forums are for you - it's your connection to the other members of Psychotherapy Matters,
- [Newsletter - Issue 11: October 21, 2016 - Focused on Informed Collaborative Care](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/newsletter-issue-11-october-21-2016-focused-on-informed-collaborative-care/) - PM Newsletter, Issue 11: October 21, 2016 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Focus on Evidence Informed Collaborative Care If we're talking about best practices for mental health care - collaborative care is the best practice! And by being a member with us here at Psychotherapy Matters and using the Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic, you are
- [October 2021 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/october-2021-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: October, 2021 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters CCC #12: How to Get the Most Out of Psychotherapy Matters Do you ever ask yourself the following: How do I explain Psychotherapy Matters to my clients? Can I chat with PMVC psychiatrists without my client present (to discuss difficult client cases)? Does Psychotherapy Matters have tools and
- [Suicide Measurement Tools](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/suicide-measurement-tools/) - CAMS Care - Preventing Suicide Psychotherapy Matters Suicide Severity Scale
- [November 2021 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/november-2021-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: November, 2021 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Introducing Dr. Olasunkanmi Mabifa Our Newest Consulting Psychiatrist Join us in welcoming Dr. Olasunkanmi (Ola) Mabifa to the Psychotherapy Matters community. Dr. Mabifa is working with us as a child and adolescent psychiatrist, but is open to seeing adult patients as well. Dr. Mabifa is looking forward to
- [May 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/may-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: May 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Next Collaborative Care Conference: Introducing "Colouring the Brain with Allan and Veronica" Do you ever wonder how the brain works? If you answered yes, join Allan and Veronica every last Tuesday for an interactive colouring session as we come to understand and learn more about the brain.
- [June 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/june-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: June 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Next Collaborative Care Conference: Colouring the Brain (Part 2 of 4) Do you ever wonder how the brain works? If you answered yes, join Allan, Veronica, and Naz for an interactive colouring session as we come to understand and learn more about the brain. Yes, we will
- [March 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/march-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: March 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, We have a few March announcements for you below! We are in the process of hiring additional psychiatrist, with two joining us this month! Additionally, Dr. Nguyen will not be able to provide follow-up for any of her patients. Please see the section below
- [November 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/november-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: November 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, Work Matters: Psychotherapists Needed If you are interested in providing psychotherapy services for the Work Matters program, please email madiha@psychotherapymatters.com. Work Matters (WM) is an innovative Psychotherapy Matters program that supports individuals who are returning to work. Portal Last month we released the new
- [October 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/october-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: October 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Point of Contact Over the last couple of months, many of you worked with Angela, one of the members of our team. As her contract now comes to an end, all emails directed to angela@psychotherapymatters.com should now be directed to Katie at katie@psychotherapymatters.com. Introducing Dr. Jessica Chen
- [May 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/may-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: May 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Collaborative Care Conference: The ADHD Tsunami Attention problems can be a common complaint among clients, but how do you know when it's ADHD? Join us for an interactive, illuminating webinar that will help you differentiate ADHD from other attention-related issues. We'll cover the latest diagnostic criteria, assessment
- [June 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/june-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: June 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Now that the sunny days are here, we hope you all have a great summer and get to soak up the fantastic weather. We've got some news to share with you this month! Guidelines for Referrals: Importance for Appropriate Clients We would like to emphasize the
- [July 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/july-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: July 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters We've got some news to share with you this month! Introducing New Consulting Psychiatry Resident! Daniel Kapustin is a third-year psychiatry resident at the University of Toronto. He has a longstanding passion for both general adult and geriatric psychiatry. Beyond his clinical work, he has been
- [September 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/september-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: September 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters We've got some news to share with you this month! Introducing New Consulting Psychiatry Residents! Dr. Marie Gojmerac is an Assistant professor (adjunct) in the department of psychiatry at Queens university. She completed her undergraduate medical degree at the University of Alberta, and her psychiatric residency
- [March 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/march-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: March 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Next Collaborative Care Conference: Explanations Matter Join us Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00 pm for: Explanations Matters | The Roots of Collaborative Mental Health Care. We will discuss the following: Why are explanations important in mental health care? How do we talk to each other if we use different (often conflicting)
- [October 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/october-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: October 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters We've got some news to share with you this month! Introducing New Consulting Psychiatry Residents! Dr. Leanna Chua is available to help you with your clients. She strongly values the importance of culturally-sensitive care and incorporating psychosocial frameworks with pharmacologic management. Psychiatric interests include: mood disorders,
- [November 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/november-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: November 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, We've got some news to share with you this month! Introducing New Consulting Psychiatrist! Dr. Supuneet Bismil is an Adult Psychiatrist. She did her undergraduate medical training in India, following which she practiced for many years as a General Practitioner in various clinical settings
- [March 2024 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/march-2024-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: March 2024 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, We have a few announcements for you this month below. Collaborative Care Conference #25: Persistent Depression Matters The next CCC will be focused on our latest innovative program initiative designed to transform the way Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) is managed. Date: March 27, 2024Time: 7:00-8:00
- [May 2024 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/may-2024-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: May 2024 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, We have a few announcements for you this month below regarding: CBASP Workshop Our new co-op student! ADHD Matters Program - Age Criteria and an Updated Consent Form CBASP Workshop 2 Reminder Just a friendly reminder that our second CBASP workshop is happening next
- [June 2024 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/june-2024-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: June 2024 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, We have a few announcements for you this month below regarding: ASD Matters Program: Coming Summer 2024! New Addition to the ADHD Matters Program Assistance with Gender Dysphoria Documentation Member Announcement ASD Matters Program Coming Summer 2024We are excited to announce that Psychotherapy Matters
- [July 2024 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/july-2024-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: July 2024 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, Happy Summer! We have a few announcements for you this month below regarding: ASD Matters Program: Coming Summer 2024! Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) Supervision for Persistent Depressive Disorder Three New Psychiatry Residents! ASD Matters Program Available August 2024!We are excited to
- [December 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/december-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: December 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, We've got some news to share with you this month! Introducing New Consulting Psychiatrist! Dr. Rafae Wathra completed medical school at the University of Ottawa and his Psychiatry Residency at the University of Toronto. His research interests include neurostimulation and late-life depression. He is
- [Past Newsletters](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/) - July 2024 July 2024 – ASD Matters Program: Coming Summer 2024!, Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP), Supervision for Persistent Depressive Disorder, Three New Psychiatry Residents! June 2024 June 2024 – ASD Matters Program: Coming Summer 2024!, New Addition to the ADHD Matters Program, Assistance with Gender Dysphoria Documentation, Member Announcement May 2024 May
- [My Pills List](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/my-pills-list/) - Download the latest PDF form This form is to be given to your client to help them to recall and record a complete history of medicines prescribed to them. This will help the psychiatrist make the best recommendations for the client. Over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements should be listed as well.You can direct your client
- [Books for Therapists](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/books-for-therapists/) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression Recommended for: Depression Relates to: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Emotion Dysregulation Recommended for: Personality issues (Borderline),Self-harm Relates to: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Motivational Interviewing for Concurrent Disorders Recommended for: Addictions or drug abuse Relates to: Motivational Interviewing Achieving Psychotherapy Effectiveness Recommended for: Everything Relates to: Everything Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- [ADHD Measurement Tools](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/adhd/) - NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale - for Children and Adolescents with ADHD ADHD Symptom Checklist - checklist for parents, relatives, teachers, and/or childcare providers of a child to help assess whether that child has ADHD CADDRA ADHD Assessment Toolkit - a variety of assessment tools for ADHD in adults and children
- [OCD Measurement Tools](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/ocd/) - Children's Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (CY-BOCS) - scale for determining severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms in children and adolescents (ages 6 to 17 years)
- [Depression Measurement Tools](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/depression/) - Patient Health Questionnaire (PQH-9) - a tool for assessing the severity of depression
- [April 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/april-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: April 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Introducing New Consulting Psychiatry Resident! Shawn is a fifth year psychiatry resident at the University of Toronto. Prior to his career in medicine, he completed an undergraduate degree in Criminology, a Master's degree in Socio-Legal Studies, and a law degree from Osgoode Hall. In the future,
- [February 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/february-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: February 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Only 3 spots left for Supervision Matters. Don't miss this opportunity! We're excited to announce that our collaborative supervision with Dr. Natalie Erdmann will start on Monday February 27. To learn more about Supervision Matters, click here. Register for Supervision Matters with Dr. Erdmann using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd-mvqjgsG9E1pl7UKYKQMuvymrn6-gkb If you'd like
- [January 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/january-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: January 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, Happy New Year everyone! We have a few January announcements for you below! Collaborative Care Conferences Are Back! Join us on Wednesday January 25, 2023 from 7-8pm for our first conference of the year! Come hear about Holistic Mental Health and how to implement it in
- [December 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/december-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: December 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, Happy holidays everyone! Thank you for another year of support and interest in our collaborative care movement. We have a few December announcements for you below! Introducing New Consulting Psychiatry Resident! Dr. Masoud AhmadzadAsl completed medical school at Iran University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran,
- [August 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/august-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: August 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Supervision Matters is back! Psychiatrist Dr. Natalie Erdmann, will be our lead supervisor in the upcoming cycle! She will begin offering collaborative group supervision sessions starting September 2022. Click here to view Supervision Matters: With Dr. Erdmann program details. Register for Supervision Matters: With Dr. Erdmann
- [July 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/july-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: July 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Next Collaborative Care Conference: Colouring the Brain (Part 3 of 4) Do you ever wonder how the brain works? If you answered yes, join Dr. Steingart and Naz for an interactive colouring session as we come to understand and learn more about the brain. Yes, we will be colouring! Psychotherapy Matters
- [December 2021 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/december-2021-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: December, 2021 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Happy holidays everyone! Thank you for another year of support and interest in our collaborative care movement. We have a few December announcements for you below! Thank you for making our Collaborative Conferences such a success It has been a year since we started our monthly
- [August 2023 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/august-2023-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: August 2023 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters We've got some news to share with you this month! This month we have two new consulting psychiatry residents joining us, the 4th cycle of Supervision opening up and a new course being offered this fall! Introducing New Consulting Psychiatry Residents! Yunlin is a 5th year
- [April 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/april-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: April 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there! Next Collaborative Care Conference: Psychotherapy Matters Let's Talk | About ADHD Join us Tuesday, April 26th at 7:00 pm for Psychotherapy Matters Let's Talk | About ADHD. During this collaborative discussion, we will address common ADHD misconceptions, treatments and questions. What is Psychotherapy Matters "Let's Talk"? Psychotherapy Matters Let's Talk is our new Collaborative
- [January 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/january-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: January 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, Introducing Dr. Sandi Plant Our First Consulting Mental Health Physician Join us in welcoming Dr. Sandi Plant. She originally trained as a family physician but developed a focus in psychiatry. She began working full-time in the capacity of a psychiatrist at Waypoint Centre for Mental
- [February 2022 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/february-2022-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: February 2022 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, Submit Collaborative Care Conference Topic Ideas! Psychotherapy Matters will not be hosting a February Collaborative Care Conference (CCC). We are taking this time to brainstorm new ideas for future presentations! PM invites you to submit topic ideas for our upcoming CCCs to gillian@psychotherapymatters.com. We look forward to reading all
- [January 2024 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/january-2024-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: January 2024 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, Happy New Years! As we embrace this new year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm for our collaborative care movement throughout the year. Your dedication has been the driving force behind our
- [February 2024 Newsletter](https://psychotherapymatters.com/therapists/provider-resources/past-newsletters/february-2024-newsletter/) - PM Newsletter: February 2024 Your eNewsletter from Psychotherapy Matters Hi there, We have a few announcements for you this month below. The ADHD Matters Program is Now Live! The ADHD Matters Program is now live! All forms, manuals, and more can be found on the portal's front page under the "ADHD Matters" Button. Below is
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- [What is Psychodynamic Therapy?](https://psychotherapymatters.com/find-help/faq/psychodynamic/) - Your therapy will be based on Freud’s theory (which has evolved over the past 100 years) of a conscious and an unconscious mind (your “psyche”) that are like conflicting forces (the “dynamic”). Your problems result from how you were shaped by childhood experiences. The therapist will guide your exploration of the full range of thoughts
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- [What is Individual Therapy?](https://psychotherapymatters.com/find-help/faq/individual/) - 1. You will meet one-on-one with a therapist (that’s why it’s called individual therapy). This is the most common arrangement for psychotherapy. 2. Your therapist may offer any of the many specific types of therapy (read more in the FAQ about different types of therapy). 3. The benefit of therapy (or lack of benefit) depends on the quality of
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## Therapies

- [Couple/relationship](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/couple-relationship/)
- [Distance therapy (telephone/internet)](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/distance-therapy-telephoneinternet/)
- [Cognitive Behavioural](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/exposure-therapy/)
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- [Interpersonal](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/interpersonal/)
- [Motivational interviewing](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/motivational-interviewing/)
- [Psychodynamic](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/psychodynamic/)
- [Supportive](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/supportive/)
- [Family therapy](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/family-therapy/)
- [Individual therapy](https://psychotherapymatters.com/blog/therapy/individual-therapy/)
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