White River Manor is a registered essential service provider and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic continues to offer a world class therapetic Program. We have taken every precaution to maintain the integrity of our environment and screen clients both before and on arrival. Our staff too undergo regular testing and screening to ensure the safety of our clients.
Everyone has an inner narrative, a story they tell themselves - whether that’s thoughts that pop into our heads or our internal dialogue. However, when that “voice in our head” is persistently negative, it can take on a chronic character and become a dominant force in one’s life, leading to serious physical and mental health...
The term “addiction” is most widely used when talking about substances such as drugs and alcohol. So, when it is used in relation to a more abstract concept such as love, it may seem a bit farfetched to some. But what are people referring to when they talk about a love addiction? While not an...
Many people ask if burnout and depression are the same things. While they have several symptoms in common, there are some key differences, and being able to differentiate between them is very important as the two often get misdiagnosed. What is burnout? “Burnout” is a phrase that is commonly used in modern life, especially in...
How can being addicted to work be a bad thing? Believe it or not, an increasing number of people are starting to think this way. That’s because modern life dictates that we must all be strivers. If you want to go backpacking across Cambodia, buy the latest tech or dine at the most popular eatery...
Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on our mental health and well-being. Sometimes we may not be entirely aware of a traumatic event's impact on the mind and body. A person's symptoms of trauma may creep up out of nowhere and can induce psychological, physiological, and emotional responses that can be incredibly frightening and...
There is a common misconception about therapy. Most people believe that it’s the last resort; something they turn to once they hit rock bottom. Certainly, if you’re a successful individual, there’s no way you should need therapy, right? However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Being successful can never make you immune to any...
Cognitive dissonance and gaslighting can co-occur. But, what do such terms mean, and does one buffer the other? When confronted with contradictory thoughts, behaviours, and ideas, it's easy to dip into a state of cognitive dissonance (When Cognitive Dissonance Leads To Gaslighting Ourselves, Scarlett Jess Perrodin,16 December 2021). There is a fine line between cognitive...
Many people might be surprised to learn how beneficial some trauma responses are, despite how unpleasant the associated symptoms can sometimes be. Dissociation is one such response, a defense mechanism that helps a person to survive or get through a crisis or traumatic event. This response can sometimes happen during significant stress or when whatever...
Nowadays, the term "gaslighting" is becoming increasingly popular along with "breadcrumbing," "ghosting," and "the ick." Although prevalent in today's social media culture, the term gaslighting has a deep-rooted history that stems back to the 1940s when the film "gaslight" hit mainstream media and continued to have an influence centuries later. What does gaslighting mean? Various...
Going through a breakup is a traumatic experience that can flip our entire world upside down. Ask any psychologist or mental health professional, and they'll tell you that breakups are a form of grief. But unlike the typical grief experience, it seems we are better prepared to help our loved ones' through heartbreak than the...
The term transference describes a psychological phenomenon in which a person transfers or redirects their feelings and emotions from themselves onto another person. Transference Transference is an unconscious process that often occurs in a therapeutic setting, for example, between a client and therapist. However, transference can occur in various other situations, not just within a...
There is much evidence to suggest a strong link between dissociation and trauma. The above is especially true in childhood abuse and neglect cases where dissociative disorders are the most prevalent. Adverse childhood experiences and dissociation It appears that dissociation and dissociative disorders are significantly present in those with a history of childhood abuse or...
