Starting therapy? Here’s What to Expect in Your First Session
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. A first therapy session usually focuses on getting to know you, reviewing confidentiality and consent, and discussing what […]
What Makes Karkiu Psychotherapy Different and How to Know If It’s Right for You
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. Choosing the right therapist is about fit, not perfection. This post explains what makes Karkiu Psychotherapy different and […]
7 Clues That Your Therapy Is Working
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. We hear a lot of talk about “going to therapy,” like it’s all that simple. If you’ve never […]
3 Key Ingredients of Effective Therapy
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. “Go to therapy.” “Talk to someone.” Okay, yeah. But, like, how is talking about the ‘bad things’ really […]
10 Questions to Ask for Your Psychotherapy Consultation
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. Author: Jacklyn Chung, RP, CCC This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental […]
What Does RP (Qualifying) Mean in Ontario Therapy?
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. Author: Jacklyn Chung, RP, CCC Friend: “You should really go to therapy.” You: “I mean, sure, therapy sounds […]
Redefining Our “Best”
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. Author: Jacklyn Chung, RP, CCC Recently, I asked my mom what my Chinese name meant in Chinese. Apparently, […]
The Story Behind “Karkiu”
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. The name Karkiu (pronounced: car-cue) was inspired by my Chinese name. Raised as Chinese-Canadian, I’ve struggled with defining […]