https://www.ivorytherapy.com/resources daily 0.75 2026-01-08 https://www.ivorytherapy.com/resources/psychotherapy-regulation-in-ontario monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/1767887806022-6F89MBPEVD8JHP8T70OV/Toronto+landscape Resources - Psychotherapy regulation in Ontario - Correct at the time of writing (January 2026), Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island regulate the profession of “counselling therapy”, while Ontario and Quebec regulate the profession of “psychotherapy”. Other provinces or territories are either unregulated or in the process of regulation. https://www.ivorytherapy.com/resources/takeaways-from-atomic-habits-by-james-clear monthly 0.5 2024-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/6934b263-dc85-43cc-ab14-cbf74081c2a2/9781847941831-3.jpg Resources - Takeaways from Atomic Habits by James Clear - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/4c2188f6-39ff-4637-b9e6-97bdd155d279/The+Habit+Loop+James+Clear+Atomic+Habits Resources - Takeaways from Atomic Habits by James Clear - The Habit Loop In Atomic Habits, James Clear defines a Habit Loop as consisting of four phases: Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward. https://www.ivorytherapy.com/resources/build-a-love-map monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/1707023275699-6CO4U0SJ79ANNXYESWVB/image-asset.jpeg Resources - Build a Love Map: An exercise for couples - The foundation to a healthy relationship is a Love Map— a mental map of who your partner is, their likes, their dislikes, their hopes, their values, and everything that makes them who they are. The “Love Map building'“ exercise was provided by The Gottman Institute as a way of strengthening your relationship and increasing your emotional bond as a couple. From asking each other these questions, you will take notice of little things you may have missed about your partner and find new means for connecting with one another. https://www.ivorytherapy.com/resources/addressing-forgetfulness-when-you-have-adhd monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/a6043c7a-9425-4571-8653-8e74d71f0fd5/image-asset.jpg Resources - Addressing forgetfulness when you have ADHD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/1700659768464-6KXCLTD3TTPVY3BSPOQR/image-asset.jpeg Resources - Addressing forgetfulness when you have ADHD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ivorytherapy.com/resources/autism-meltdowns-modifying-triggers-and-reducing-anxiety monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/1697136508313-J0LZ92Q4HT13L8BXN6UK/image-asset.jpeg Resources - Autism meltdowns: Modifying triggers and reducing anxiety https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/1697138464207-IJLSKSTY88LQU2ZJI5K4/image-asset.jpeg Resources - Autism meltdowns: Modifying triggers and reducing anxiety - Learning a new skill When learning or teaching a new skill, make the experience fun and multisensory. People with ASD are often sensitive to sensory cues, so visual or tactile stimulation can be useful supplements for learning. People become avoidant of learning something new when they lack confidence. Hence, follow the 80-20 rule. Highlight strengths and existing skills 80% of the time. Teach something new, or challenge, the other 20% of the time. This keeps the learning experience feeling positive. Build a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset. Encourage the learner to always try. When the task is too difficult, show the person that they can request a break or ask for help. Reward the person for trying, not for being correct. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/aaf13ca2-17ec-4cca-a030-abd01ecbfffc/image-asset.jpg Resources - Autism meltdowns: Modifying triggers and reducing anxiety - Facing fears Some fears can be avoided, but there are times when a fear needs to be faced (Example: fear of taking an exam). Disclaimer: Fear is different from trauma. Trauma is not something to be “faced”. Trauma can be worked on with a professional. Before facing a fear, emphasize the person’s many strengths in relation to their fewer challenges. A strengths-based approach will build confidence and hope. Gradually challenge the fear by breaking down the fear into a five-point scale— from the least feared to the most feared. Face the fear one step at a time. Allow the person to determine their own readiness in taking each step. Physical activities, such as exercise or meditation, can help reduce the anxiety along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/1697139901287-GXHTGI8PM728742P5V1N/image-asset.jpeg Resources - Autism meltdowns: Modifying triggers and reducing anxiety - Handling disappointment Disappointment can come from not wanting to wait or accept “no” as an answer. Demonstrate to the disappointed person that waiting does not equate to never. When teaching children about the benefits of waiting, try using visual timers and offering rewards. For others, create a schedule or to-do-list. Establish a timeline for when the person will eventually get what they want. Accepting a “no” is harder than learning to wait, but it is a skill that can be developed. Remind the disappointed person that even if they could not get what they wanted this time, there is something else they can look forward to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/49e97b5c-7084-4df5-a3e4-d13b9392c47e/image-asset.jpg Resources - Autism meltdowns: Modifying triggers and reducing anxiety - Making mistakes People with ASD can become easily discouraged by a single mistake. When in a situation where mistakes might occur, follow the 80-20 rule by stacking the deck with activities that the person does well. Demonstrate to the person that mistakes can help them learn. Rewards for handling mistakes should be greater than rewards for getting it right in the first place. Especially with children, mistakes can lead to becoming the target of teasing. Equip the child with skills for handling teasing, such as being able to stay calm and say “no”. Additionally, help the child protect themselves from teasing. Establish their support network by developing their social skills and providing opportunities for building friendships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/fa3bc750-9aa6-4495-84a4-167873b85697/image-asset.jpg Resources - Autism meltdowns: Modifying triggers and reducing anxiety - Unmet needs for attention A person with ASD might seek attention using inappropriate language or behavior due to missing contextual cues. For example, the person might inappropriately make a sexual joke at work because one of their friends laughed at that joke outside of work. Or that person might offend someone because they used insult as a form of comedy without the listener’s consent (e.g. tease peers, self-deprecation). In such cases, demonstrate that there are alternative, positive ways to seek attention. It might also help to explain the rules of comedy. Children in particular are prone to meltdowns in response to unmet needs for attention. As a caretaker, the best preventative measure is to schedule time to give them attention. When there is an unmet need, explore appropriate outlets like theater, music, and presentation. https://www.ivorytherapy.com/resources/questions-to-ask-during-your-free-consultation monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ed3ae40bf13a2c8728087c/352dc73c-e8d3-4586-ba91-a702e76f12c6/your+concerns+and+therapy+fit Resources - Questions to ask during your free consultation - Explain your concerns to your prospective therapist and learn about how they can help you. 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