Insights

Writing on therapy, relationships, and the mind.

Reflections, essays, and resources from the practice — on mindfulness, couples, men’s mental health, parenting, and the patterns that shape our lives.

  • Keeping Your Mental Health in Balance While Working From Home

    Maintaining mental health amid the stresses of working full time can be challenging enough on its own. Throw a pandemic into the mix and suddenly managing one’s mental health can become a monumental undertaking. Fear and uncertainty seem to be everywhere; these can lead to anxiety and/or depression which in turn, can affect every aspect

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  • Welcome! My name is Larry Borins and I’m here to help. If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety or challenges in your relationship, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s face it – COVID-19 Sucks. 2020 hasn’t been for the faint of heart. This added layer of stress makes it all the worse. Whether you’re feeling isolated,

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  • Just take a breath

    This might sound a little weird, but hear me out… I want you to just take a breath, and relax. We’re living in a weird time and things likely haven’t gone the way you thought they would in 2020. So go on, take a 3 minute breathing space. Maybe you or a loved one lost your

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  • COVID-19: VIRTUAL CONSULTING

    This terrible pandemic has given me a renewed appreciation for all that I ordinarily took for granted. It’s actually quite profound. Since physical distancing is the single most important thing we can each do right now to flatten the curve, I’ve fully switched my psychotherapy services over to VIRTUAL THERAPY. I feel incredibly grateful to

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  • Keeping Quiet

    Pablo Neruda Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still for once on the face of the earth, let’s not speak in any language; let’s stop for a second, and not move our arms so much. It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines; we would all be together

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  • The Difference Between Pain and Suffering

    by Sebene Selassie This may sound weird, but meditation has taught me that you can have joy even when you have pain. In the beginning, most of us start meditating to eliminate our pain. I know I did. I wanted to get rid of my sadness and fear. But meditation doesn’t eliminate pain — it

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  • *What is the Corona/ Covid-19 Virus Really Teaching us?*

    *Beautiful message from Bill Gates* I’m a strong believer that there is a spiritual purpose behind everything that happens, whether that is what we perceive as being good or being bad. As I meditate upon this, I want to share with you what I feel the Corona/ Covid-19 virus is really doing to us: 1)

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  • COVID-19 : HOW ARE YOU SAYING YES TODAY?

    Yes, things are inconvenient Yes, things are chaotic Yes, the kids at home are a handful Yes, yes, yes But you know what else is a YES? Yes, to quiet Yes, to stillness Yes, to self-reflection and growth Yes, to being and connection Yes, to healthy eating and exercising Yes, to creativity Yes, to decluttering

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  • COVID-19 Precautions

    Dear Client, I am closely monitoring developments regarding COVID 19 and being extremely cautious of my contact with others. At this time, Mind Health Toronto is leaving the decision to remain practicing to each of its practitioners but is strongly encouraging all of its therapists to switch over to telehealth sessions whenever possible. Personally, I

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  • COVID-19 Pandemic: 10 Helpful Tips to keep your Nerves in check

    Here’s 10 HELPFUL TIPS to help you keep those nerves in check as you follow the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic: 1. Keep it in perspective – the majority of people who have been (or will be) affected by the virus will have a mild impact and recover without medical care. 98% of people will recover. The only

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