The Jade Journal
Notes from our clinicians on anxiety, first sessions, parenting, and the parts of therapy nobody explains beforehand.
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What Happens During Your First Therapy Session?
Not sure what to expect from your first therapy session? Here's an honest, reassuring walkthrough - from the questions your therapist will ask to how you…
Not Sure Where to Start with Therapy? Join Us for Coffee & Conversations
Not sure where to start therapy in Montreal? Join Jade Therapy’s open house in Saint-Laurent. Meet our team, ask questions, and explore a no-pressure first…
When Demands Hurt: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
Struggling with meltdowns over everyday demands? Learn what PDA is, why it’s not bad behavior, and what actually helps kids feel safer.
How Your Mental Health Shows Up in Your Dreams
Discover how your mental health influences your dreams, what common dream themes mean emotionally, and when vivid dreams may signal stress or anxiety.
Sleep Isn’t Just Rest, It’s Emotional Repair
Sleep isn’t just rest. Learn how sleep supports emotional regulation, stress recovery, and mental health, and why it plays a vital role in emotional repair.
Tired but Wired - Understanding Nighttime Anxiety
Feeling tired but wired at night? Learn why nighttime anxiety happens, how it affects sleep, and gentle ways to calm your mind and body.
When Homework Turns Into Big Feelings
When homework leads to tears, meltdowns, or shutdowns, learn how validation and co-regulation can help your child feel calmer, safer, and more supported.
What Are the Signs of Anxiety Disorder?
Wondering what the signs of anxiety disorder look like? Learn how it shows up in your body, thoughts, and daily life, plus steps to feel more grounded in…
Why Do I Feel Sad and Anxious All the Time?
Feeling sad and anxious all the time can wear you down. Explore what this experience can feel like, common reasons behind it, and gentle steps toward relief…
Feeling Overwhelmed: How Do You Navigate Anxiety?
How to Navigate Anxiety Anxiety can show up in so many ways: a racing heart before a meeting, endless “what ifs” at night, a sense that something is wrong…
Your Safe Space to Heal: The Jade Therapy Approach
Why Therapy at Jade Therapy Feels Different Choosing therapy is a brave, deeply personal step - one that often comes after months or even years of feeling…