by uprisepsychology | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. As the days get longer and the weather warms, many people look forward to the energy and renewal that spring brings. But alongside blooming flowers and lighter layers, something else often shows up quietly: an...
by uprisepsychology | Mar 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. If you’ve been feeling foggy, irritable, unusually tired, or just a little “off,” you’re not imagining it. The time change can genuinely disrupt your brain and body. Even a one-hour shift can throw off your circadian...
by uprisepsychology | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. When we think of February, Valentine’s Day often comes to mind, with emphasis on romance, couples, and love stories. But love doesn’t have to be limited to romantic relationships. Friendship, family bonds, and self-love are...
by uprisepsychology | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
On Friday September 26, 2025, the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) passed a proposal to make sweeping changes to registration requirements for psychologists and psychological associates. These proposals, developed in response to the...
by uprisepsychology | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. Every October, haunted houses fill up, scary movies dominate streaming platforms, and pumpkin patches transform into eerie landscapes. But why do so many of us love spooky things, ghost stories, jump scares, horror films, and...
by uprisepsychology | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Affordable Therapy With a Student Therapist Might Be the Right Choice for You If you’ve been looking for affordable therapy options, you may have come across the term “student therapist” or “early career therapist.” And if you’ve hesitated because they’re “just...
