INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
Thoughtful Psychology, Made Practical.
Is it ADHD? When and How an ADHD Assessment by a Psychologist Can Help
Wondering whether you or your child may have ADHD? Learn when an ADHD assessment can help, what the assessment process involves, and what an ADHD assessment can and cannot tell you.
Tapping as a Grounding Activity
Tapping is a simple, discreet grounding technique that can help bring you back into your body and the present moment. Learn how bilateral tapping, including the butterfly hug, can be used at home, at work, or wherever you need a little more connection and calm.
Eclipse Reads: Book of the Month
In this month’s Book of the Month, we explore Ross W. Greene’s The Explosive Child—a practical and compassionate approach to understanding challenging behaviour in children and teens. Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model encourages parents and caregivers to look beyond behaviour and consider the underlying skills a child may be struggling with. Through collaborative problem-solving, practical strategies, and a shift away from control and punishment, this book offers a different way of thinking about behavioural concerns, defiance, tantrums, anxiety, and other challenges that can arise in childhood and adolescence.
Why Can’t My Therapist Wait to Ask Me About My Childhood?
Why do therapists ask about childhood? Understanding how early experiences shape relationship patterns, coping strategies, and the way we respond to life today.
Matrescence: The Transition to Motherhood
Becoming a mother is more than bringing a baby into the world—it is a profound developmental transition that can affect your identity, relationships, emotions, and even your brain. In this article, we explore matrescence, the process of becoming a mother, and how it compares to other major periods of development such as adolescence. Understanding matrescence can help new mothers make sense of the often overwhelming changes that accompany pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood—and recognize that these changes are real, meaningful, and part of becoming a new version of yourself.
When Rest Doesn’t Feel Restful
Why can a vacation leave you feeling more exhausted instead of refreshed? In this post, we explore why rest doesn’t always feel restful, particularly when your mind and body have become accustomed to chronic stress, constant stimulation, or high levels of productivity. From rest-related guilt and difficulty slowing down to the difference between mental, emotional, and physical fatigue, this article offers a closer look at what genuine recovery can look like—and how to give yourself permission to rest.
Who Am I Without My Sport? The Identity Transition After College Athletics
The transition out of competitive sport can be a challenging and emotional experience for many athletes. In this blog, we explore the identity shifts that happen after college athletics, including changes in routine, relationships, exercise, body image, and learning who you are beyond your sport.
Eclipse Reads: Book of the Month
In this month’s Book of the Month, we explore Dr. Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself—a thoughtful and research-informed look at how we relate to ourselves during difficult moments. Drawing on psychological research and practical exercises, Neff explores the three components of self-compassion: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. This book offers valuable insight for anyone struggling with perfectionism, self-criticism, anxiety, shame, or burnout, and provides practical ways to develop a kinder and more balanced relationship with yourself.
September: A New Season, A New Beginning
September is more than the transition from summer to fall—it is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and embrace a new beginning. In this blog, we explore the metaphor of life’s seasons, the importance of allowing space for both endings and new chapters, and how September can be a meaningful time to revisit goals, build momentum, and step into the next season of life with intention and self-compassion.
Be the Partner You Hope to Find
Relationships require more than finding the right person—they also require becoming the kind of person we hope to build a relationship with. In this blog, we explore the importance of self-reflection, mutual expectations, and how aligning the qualities we seek in others with the qualities we practice ourselves can support healthier, more fulfilling connections.
The Coping Strategies We Choose: Moving From Shame to Self-Compassion
Coping strategies are something we all use to manage stress, emotions, and difficult moments. In this blog, we explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping, the role of shame in our coping choices, and how developing awareness and self-compassion can help us build a healthier relationship with the ways we cope.
Reflecting as Eclipse Psychology turns 4 years old…
Four years ago, Eclipse Psychology opened its doors with a vision of creating a space where people could feel supported, connected, and free to be their authentic selves. In this personal reflection, Laura shares the story behind the practice, the lessons learned through growth and change, and the gratitude she feels for the clients, team members, and community who have helped shape Eclipse Psychology into what it is today.
Eclipse Reads: Book of the Month
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from constantly saying yes when you want to say no, over-explaining your choices, and feeling responsible for other people’s emotions. In Set Boundaries, Find Peace, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab offers a clear, practical guide to breaking these patterns and reclaiming your sense of self.
In this month’s review, we explore why this book stands out in the self-help space. Rather than abstract advice, Tawwab provides concrete strategies, relatable examples, and real-life scripts that make boundary-setting feel accessible and actionable. She also addresses the guilt and discomfort that often come with change, framing boundaries as an essential part of emotional health and self-respect across relationships, work, and daily life.
What Happens in Your First Therapy Session?
Wondering what happens in your first therapy session? Learn what to expect in therapy, how your first counselling appointment works, common therapist questions, and how to know if therapy is the right fit.
What Does It Actually Mean to Process Your Emotions?
What does it mean to process emotions? Learn why emotional processing matters, how emotions become stuck, and practical ways to reconnect with your body, feelings, and nervous system.
What High-Functioning Anxiety Can Look Like (And Why It's So Easy to Miss)
Learn the common signs of high-functioning anxiety, including overthinking, perfectionism, people pleasing, burnout, and chronic stress. Discover how anxiety affects the nervous system and when therapy may help.
Constantly Connected, Yet Disconnected: The Mental Health Benefits of Unplugging
Technology keeps us connected, but it can also impact focus, relationships, and wellbeing. Learn how intentional disconnection can improve mental health, presence, and connection.
Understanding Demand Avoidance: When Everyday Expectations Feel Overwhelming
Why do some people struggle to complete tasks they genuinely want to do? This article explores Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also known by some as Persistent Drive for Autonomy, and how everyday expectations can trigger anxiety, overwhelm, and resistance. Learn about common traits associated with demand avoidance, why pressure often makes tasks harder, practical strategies for reducing stress and increasing autonomy, and how to support yourself or a loved one with greater understanding and compassion.
Using Therapeutic Play with Children and Adolescents
If you've ever considered therapy for your child, you may wonder what happens during a session and how therapy can help. Therapeutic play offers children a safe, supportive space to express emotions, process experiences, and develop important coping skills through play, art, movement, and creative activities. In this blog, we explore how therapeutic play supports emotional regulation, social development, behavioural challenges, anxiety, and life transitions, while helping children communicate in ways that feel natural and meaningful.
Life Begins at 40
Midlife often arrives with a quiet but unsettling realization: the life we worked so hard to build no longer feels fully aligned with who we are. Drawing on the ideas of Carl Jung, this article explores why the second half of life can feel less about achievement and more about authenticity, meaning, and self-discovery. What many call a “midlife crisis” may actually be an invitation to reconnect with the parts of ourselves we left behind while trying to succeed.