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There’s no set timeline for grief. This comprehensive guide explains why grief lasts longer for some people, common patterns, practical coping steps, and when to seek professional support. Find grief therapy in London, Ontario and online with Authentic Living London.

Grief and trauma can feel similar, but they are not the same. This gentle guide explains the difference, where they overlap, and how to cope when you’re facing one or both. Find compassionate grief and trauma therapy in London, Ontario and online with Authentic Living London.

Letting go of a loved one’s belongings is never easy. This gentle guide offers compassionate steps to help you decide what to keep, what to release, and how to honour their memory while caring for your own healing. Discover grief support in London, Ontario with Authentic Living London.

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, distressing ideas or images that pop into your mind out of nowhere. They don’t define who you are, but they can feel overwhelming. Learn why they happen, how to cope, and when to seek help. Authentic Living London offers compassionate therapy to help you find peace and regain control.

Narcissistic abuse can change the brain, affecting memory, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Chronic stress from gaslighting, control, and criticism can overactivate the amygdala, shrink the hippocampus, and disrupt clear thinking. Learn how these changes happen — and how healing and therapy can help restore balance.

Nervous about calling a therapy clinic? You’re not alone. This blog walks you through what to expect during that first call, including who you’ll speak to and what to say. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, grief, or something else, we’ll help you feel more prepared to take that important first step.

Learn how to tell the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack and what to do next.

Anxiety doesn't just live in your mind—it shows up in your body, too. If you’ve ever felt a stomach ache or chest tightness during a...

Learn more about what anxiety feels like and what to do about it.

Grief is more than sadness—it impacts every part of who we are, from our brain and body to our beliefs and sense of self. At Authentic Living London, we honor all forms of loss and provide compassionate grief therapy to help you navigate this complex journey with support and understanding.