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.
We've all heard about the loud, boastful, grandiose narcissist, that individual in the group who is not afraid of being the centre of attention while lapping up as much 'supply' as they possibly can. Overt narcissist The above characteristics often get observed in overt narcissists, out of the narcissistic personality disorder paradigm, such individuals are...
Projection is the act of displacing our thoughts and feelings onto another person, animal, or object. Like a mirror, those who project their feelings onto others are (unconsciously) using them as mirrors. Essentially, such emotions reveal what is happening inside the person doing the projecting. Projection Projection is a term commonly used to describe defensive...
Although it may seem as though trauma only affects certain groups of people, the statistics on emotional trauma reveal something entirely different. Traumatic event Studies show that over seventy percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. The National Centre for PTSD reported that over eight million US citizens experience...
Unfortunately, many people who struggle with substance addiction are also more likely to have a co-occurring mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or personality disorder. Dual-diagnosis treatment Access to dual-diagnosis treatment is imperative for those struggling with addiction and mental illness. A dual - diagnosis is a term used to describe...
Gambling disorder, a condition once referred to as compulsive or pathological gambling, is a behavioural addiction (sometimes called a process addiction). What is a gambling disorder? According to the Mayo Clinic, ''gambling disorder is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. Gambling means that you are willing to...
There is a lot of awareness around the topic of substance addiction, and while this can only be a good thing, information around process addictions rarely get the same acknowledgement despite their severity. Definition of a process addiction Experts define process addictions as ‘’a compulsion to continually engage in behaviours despite the negative impact on...
According to extensive literature, it seems that narcissists have an entirely different vocabulary of their own. In your interactions with a narcissistic person, you may notice that the communication differs from all your other relationships. Whether you are in a committed relationship with a narcissist, or if your friend, family member or co-worker has narcissistic...
Over the years, so much has been written about clinical psychology (a branch that focuses on mental disorders). While this awareness is imperative, the mental health community has extended its reach to understand mental health in a much broader context in recent years. Thus, numerous studies and research has been conducted around positive psychology. Psychological...
Losing someone we love can be a profoundly painful experience. The loss of a loved one can create countless feelings and emotions that most people are ill-prepared to manage. Intense sorrow There are many types of grief, from normal grief, ambiguous loss (non-death losses) to anticipatory grief; it is clear there is no 'one size...
There are many pioneering mental health treatments in today's current climate, and mental health services have widened the gap on the type of mental health care they offer to clients. It should come as no surprise that technology has improved mental health treatment substantially in the past few years, with many mental health services turning...
Deciding to start having therapy can be a huge life choice. The journey to understand yourself better and begin the healing process from trauma or any other challenging experiences signifies that you are ready to confront your past and put your mental health first. Emotional energy However, it can take a while for some people...
Unfortunately, many people with depression often find that despite adhering to medications and therapy designed to treat depression, their depression symptoms do not improve. In this case, an individual may get diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression, which is more common than most people think. Treatment-resistant depression Attending counselling or psychotherapy and taking a course of antidepressants...
