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We often think of trauma as a single, catastrophic event—a “Big T” trauma like a natural disaster or a serious accident. But for many of us, the weight we carry isn’t from one giant explosion; it’s from “death by a thousand cuts.” These are known as “little-t” traumas. They are the everyday stressors, the recurring […]

In the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, we often talk about the “Core Self.” Think of it as the calm at the center of a storm. While our lives are often filled with conflicting thoughts—the part of you that wants to work hard and the part that just wants to hide under the […]

Do you ever feel “talked out”? You’ve spent hours in traditional therapy, and while you can logically explain why you feel anxious or stuck, that heavy feeling in your chest just won’t budge. You understand the “why,” but the “how” of healing remains elusive. At Inner Summits, we often hear from clients who are ready […]

Have you ever felt like you knew exactly what you “should” do to feel better, but your body just wouldn’t cooperate? Maybe you’ve spent months in traditional talk therapy gaining incredible insights into your past, yet your heart still races at the smallest stressor, or you still struggle with that heavy “fog” of depression. At […]

Navigating university life is often compared to climbing a mountain. For students at York University’s Keele Campus, that mountain can feel particularly steep. Between the late-night sessions at Scott Library and the daily commute from Vaughan or North York, the pressure to perform—and to “have it all figured out”—can be overwhelming. If you’ve been feeling […]

In a community as vibrant and diverse as Richmond Hill, “one size fits all” is a phrase that rarely applies—especially when it comes to mental health. When you decide to reach out for support, you aren’t just looking for someone with a degree on the wall; you’re looking for someone who “gets” it. You’re looking […]