by uprisepsychology | Oct 5, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping with Mental Health Challenges, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Stress and Burnout, Uncategorized
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. The leaves are changing. The days are getting shorter. The sun seems to be clocking out suspiciously early. For some people, autumn brings an immediate urge to light a candle, make soup, find the softest blanket in the house,...
by uprisepsychology | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
By : Amélie Vézina, Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at uLaval and Doctoral Associate at Uprise Psychology & Wellness “How many hours of sleep do I need?””How can I get exactly 8 hours tonight?””How do I fall asleep...
by uprisepsychology | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
By : Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. One of the most common questions people ask when starting therapy is: How often should I go to therapy? For most people, the answer is once a week, at least at the beginning. Weekly therapy provides enough consistency to...
by uprisepsychology | Jul 7, 2026 | Eating disorders and disordered eating, Eating disorders and disordered eating, Self-Compassion, Uncategorized
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: “Why can’t I just stop obsessing about my body?””I know these thoughts aren’t helping, but I can’t seem to stop.””I feel trapped...
by uprisepsychology | May 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. Self-care has become a popular term in recent years, but many people still misunderstand what it truly means. While self-care is often associated with spa days or indulgent activities, true self-care is much deeper and...
