National Truth and Reconciliation Day

September 30th 2021 marks Canada's first national holiday: Truth and Reconciliation Day

Events took place across Canada today from Newfoundland to BC. In White Rock BC, there was "a sea of orange"

Since 2013, September 30th, was designated as Orange Shirt Day in recognition of the horrific impacts residential schools (a colonialism concept), left behind and to bring awareness to the trauma children experienced in their "sense of self esteem", and as an affirmation of commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters". 

Orange Shirt Day highlights the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a Survivor of the residential school system, who was "stripped" of her shiny new orange shirt on the first day of school at the tender age of 6. Today, Philis is the Executive Director of Orange Shirt Society, sharing her story across the country and brining awareness to the tragedies of residential schools. She has diplomas in Business Administration (Nicola Valley Institute of Technology), and in Accounting from Thompson Rivers University.

To learn more about Truth and Reconciliation Day, and what you can you, follow this link. 

Significant trauma is attached to the Survivors of residential schools, their family members and communities. Dr. Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson) states "Survival, terror, horror, powerlessness and helplessness are common". Dr. Mike Dadson has a variety of academic publications linked to trauma and trauma recovery for your reading.

• Dr. Michael Dadson is an authorized provider of clinical mental health services by the First Nations Health Authority, 

In addition, Dr. Dadson has a selection of helpful counselling videos that can be found here. To contact Dr, Dadson, click here.

#Everychildmatters #Mikedadson #Drdadson #Langley #counsellor #Brookswoodcounselling in #Langley

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment

Psychology Today on the most helpful therapies for PTSD Treatments.

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Studies show "trauma-focused treatments for PTSD are preferred by most patients".

A study recently published in Frontiers in Psychology, reviews several forms of treatment for PTSD and also provides insights into patients that prefer various treatments.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and prolonged exposure therapy are the two most preferred treatment forms overall. The study indicates older patients prefer psychodynamic treatments..

Dr. Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson) states, “Symptoms of trauma usually start within three months of a traumatic incident. It has been reported, in rare cases, that symptoms of PTSD may only occur after a number of years. It is not uncommon for symptoms to be present for a short period, then disappear, only to return again.”

It is important to seek counselling if you have been affected by a traumatic incident either in the past or recently. Reasons include:

1. Overccoming behaviours that are self-destructive.

2. Manging your emotions and overcoming anger issues.

3. Reducing your risk of physical health issues.

                Dr. Michael Dadosn discusses unresolved trauma in the video above.

There are 3 phases to trauma treatment.

1. Establishing a theraputic relationship between the therapist the client while developing an understanding the client's current life context and relationships.

2. Through titration and imaginal exposure therapy to process the traumatic memory. 

3. The third phase involves greiving the effect of the trauma.

To read more detial on the phases of trauma treatment visit Dr. Dadson's Trauma blog here, 

Dr. Dadson has discovered through his research that men respond well to group therapy. Dr. Dadson provides an overview of his group therapy program at his Langley clinic, Gentle Currents Therapy. Read about the Men's Group Program here.

In the short video below, Dr. Michael Dadson provides an overview of the effects of PTSD, and why treatment is important.

For more information on trauma, follow this link to Dr. Dadson's Trauma Therapy Clinic to learn more about the impacts of unresolved trauma and the imporantce of seeing a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is a trauma informed therapist.

Dr. Michael Dadson has conducted extensive research around treatment programs for Veterans recovery from trauma, the neurological pathways of PTSD, the importance of Father Son Relationships and Dissociation.  Visit Dr. Dadson at Academia here.

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Improving Outcomes With Autism

 

A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics, significant benefits were shown with a teaching program for parental engagement with babies identified as high risk for autism spectrum disorder. (ASD). 

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Studies have shown intervention at 2 years of life, can improve outcomes for children. 

The study states in a "clinical trial of 103 infants showing early behavioral signs of ASD, preemptive intervention led to a statistically significant reduction in the severity of ASD behaviors across early childhood. Infants who received the preemptive intervention had lower odds of meeting diagnostic criteria for ASD (7%) than those who received usual care (21%) at age 3 years."

If you are dealing with challenges around a child affected by ASD and are looking for coping skills and support contact Dr. Mike Dadson here.

Dr. Dadson has been Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) since 2000, with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, with significant experience dealing with trauma with several publications and academic works.

To learn more about Dr. Mike Dadson's clinical practice at Gentle Currents Therapy, follow this link to counselling videos on relationships, addressing male depression, couples counselling, and trauma.

#Mikedadsn #Drmichaeldadson #Langley #counsellor

Why People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Are Quick to Cut People Out of Their Lives.

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Previous research has shown that cutting a large number of people out of one's life takes a toll in many ways.

According to Psychology Today:

One of the major disorders of personality, attributed to problems during development, is borderline personality, (BPD) characterized by a tendency to quickly and often unpredictably oscillate between love and hate for others, subpar emotional regulation, and consistent problems in interpersonal relationships (see Carlson et al., 2009).

Further, in a recent study (Sung et al., 2021), the author's hypothesis suggests “If impulsivity, borderline tendencies, risk-taking, and fast life history strategy were all present in an individual's personality, then this would lead to a higher number of estrangements in that individual’s life” . Findings suggest “The more borderline tendencies someone had, the more estrangements he or she had in life”.

•  What the impacts are when you estrange yourself from most of your social contacts
• Studies suggest BPD (borderline personality disorder), is a predicting factor  

Reserch published over the last 20 years are reviewed in the article “ The Role of Trauma in Early OnsetBorderline Personality Disorder” (Bozzatello et al., 2021) outlining the relationship role of childhood trauma and BPD.

Visit Dr. Dadon's Trauma Therapy Clinic website here to learn more about the impact of trauma.

  In the video below Dr. Dadson reviews the impact of unresolved trauma.

Dr. Michael Dadson graduated from The University of British Columbia in 2013. Dr. Dadson has been a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinic Counsellors since 2000 and is a certified member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Dr. Dadson is a trauma informed therapist who was the former Director and Contractor with the Veterans Transition Network (2013-2020) . Additionally Michael Dadson was a named fellow (2017) and active member of the Board of Directors for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (2016-2017) .

To learn more about BPD, follow these 2 links:

1. https://twitter.com/DadsonMichael/status/1404185450277851139

2. https://twitter.com/PsychToday/status/1438716591861116936 

 #DrMichaeldadson #Michaeldadson #Drmikedadson #Mikedadson #Drdadson #Langley #counselling #Gentlecurrentstherapy 

How to Stop Gaslighting

 When someone experiences gaslighting for a long time, they may start to doubt their own truths and minimize their trauma. Here's how they can stop self-gaslighting—and start healing.

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To read more about how to stop gaslighting follow this link here.

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

 

If you are searching for a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), in Langley with vast experience in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety or other mental health issues,
visit my profile here.

To contact me for an appointment, visit www.gentlecurrentstherapy.com.

What is Trauma Focused Therapy

 

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Trauma focused therapy in Langley allows individuals who have experienced 
trauma to overcome their anxiety by safely exposing themselves to perceived 
fears.  

Trauma focused approach emerged in response to research 
demonstrating that trauma is common and that it is highly 
correlated with mental health.

Dr. Michael Dadson identifies:

Research has shown that there’s three primary phases, not stages, 

but three primary phases or treatment. All three phases all always active

in therapy but, one phase will be accented or forefront at different times

in treatment. Usually at the beginning of therapy Phase one is more actively

present and towards the end phase three is more present. Dr. Dadson outlines

the 3 phases on his trauma therapy clinic webiste here.

To learn more about trauma and "Trauma Focused Therapy" follow this link.

#Michaeldadson #Langley #counselling

Teen Suicide is a Serious Issue

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Parents, teachers, and caregivers can use these tools to spot the warning signs, start important conversations, and learn when to seek help. 

What are the warning signs?

Making suicidal statements is a warning sign. 

It is important to take suicidal statements seriously.  

There are statements such as, “I could just die!” which are meaningless, 

then there are calm statements made about ending one’s life that should always be 

taken seriously.

Counselling is an important preventative intervention. When Teens are feeling depressed, have withdrawn from their social life, or have no desire for fulfilment in their life, counselling can help. To understand Dr. Mike Dadson's counselling philosophy and approach, follow this link to a short video.

Follow these 3 links for more information about suicide.

1. About Suicide (Dr. Michael Dadson's web site)

2. Suicide Fact Sheet (Canadian Psychological Association)

3. Teen Suicide (American Psychological Association)

#Mikedadson #Langley #counselling

Mood Disorder Counselling

Dr Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson) discusses "What is a Mood Disorder"?

According to John Hopkins Medicine, there are various types of mood disorders:

• Major depression
  Feeling down, sad or hopeless, reduced interest in regular activities along with other symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks
  
  

• Dysthymia
  A recurring, low-grade, irritable or depressed mood lasting for a minimum of 2 years

 

• Bipolar Disorder
  A condition when you experience changes between periods of depression and mania or an elevated mood
  
  

• Mood disorder
  Can be related to another health condition, such as chronic illness, physical injury, or cancer
  
  

• Substance-induced mood disorder
  Occurs due to medicinal effects, abuse of drugs or alcohol, or toxin exposure

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Signs You May Have a Mood Disorder

When you are sad, tearful, irritable, or generally feeling down, in spite of what is happening 

in your day to day life, signals the presence of a mood disorder.

 

 

"Suffering from a mood disorder can take away your interest in socializing, eliminate joy, often leave you in tears, cause you to be or fell angry frequently, reduce your energy or motivation, or leave you feeling overwhelmed or exhausted ",  states Dr Dadson.

 

In order to treat a mood disorder, Dr Mike Dadson will review your issues and needs, then suggest a counselling distinct plan for your recovery. 

 

Dr Michael Dadson has more than 30 years of experience counselling and is a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with significant experience in treating and counselling those affected by mood disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD and PTSD recovery.

 

To contact Dr Michael Dadson or to book an appointment, click here.

 

 6 Links and Professional Profiles for Dr Dadson 

1. BCACC British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
2. CCPA - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
3. Psychology Today
4. University of British Columbia – Final PhD Defence (CNPS)
5. Google Scholar
6. Three Best Rated (rated best in Langley for marriage counselling

Depression in Youth and Counselling Support

There has been an overwhelming need for mental health support for youth and adults over the course of the pandemic. Incidence across our country and in  the US have reached crisis levels. 

Follow the link to understand how counselling can help support you or your family. 

https://michaeldadson.info/adjustment-issues-counseling-in-langley/

#Michaeldadson #Gentlecurrentstherapy #counselling #Langley

"The latest peer-reviewed studies within psychology and related fields"

Interesting research summary articles with links to publications from the American Psychological Society.

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Topics include: 

New take on extraversion 

Faculty mindset predicts student engagement 

Slow Lies

Seeking what might have been 

And more interesting news on psychological research!

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Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

A good read on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), in Psychology  Today

What is PTSD?

According to Doctor Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson),

 "PTSD is considered to be one of the mood/anxiety disorders that arise when the survival instincts are activated due to a sense of terror, powerlessness, helplessness or horror are experienced. This psychological experience is so difficult for a person, they need to avoid entering into it."

Dr. Michael Dadson discusses trauma in this counselling video.

 “Symptoms of trauma usually start within three months of a traumatic incident. It has been reported, in rare cases, that symptoms of PTSD may only occur after a number of years. It is not uncommon for symptoms to be present for a short period, then disappear, only to return again” states Dr. Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson).

"Symptoms of PTSD may increase if new stressors arise in a person's life and serve as a mental reminder of an incident that was traumatic", explains Dr Dadson.

As the former Executive Director for the Veteran’s Transition Network, Doctor Mike Dadson was instrumental in conducting PTSD, trauma and Dissociation research and the subsequent publication of research findings.

To read more on the recovery from trauma and PTSD visit Dr. Mike Dadson here.

Dr Michael Dadson has an extensive list of accreditations, memberships and accreditations.

Follow the links below to learn more,

1. UBC Doctor Michael Dadson
2. Registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
3. Psychology Today profile
4. University of British Columbia – Final PhD Defence (CNPS)
5. Three Best Rated Counsellors in Langley, BC
6. Google Scholar Articles 

To book an appointment with Dr Dadson,at his clinic in Langley, BC click here.

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