Breaking the Cycle: Addressing OCD and Shame for Children of Immigrants

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What does it feel like to live with OCD, especially when it’s misnamed, missed, or misunderstood? Simran Chahal, therapist at Amanda Neves Therapy, offers a moving reflection on her own experience navigating OCD through the lens of culture, identity, and healing. With grounded honesty, she shares how early symptoms were overlooked, how shame shaped her inner world, and how reclaiming the right language - and the right support - changed everything.

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Feel it to Heal it: An Introduction to AEDP

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Ever feel like therapy is missing something—like you’re talking about your struggles but not truly feeling them? Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) takes a different approach. By focusing on core emotions like joy, sadness, fear, and even shame, AEDP helps you process feelings in a safe, supportive space. It’s not just about coping—it’s about deep, lasting healing from the inside out. Whether you’re longing for connection or seeking emotional clarity, AEDP invites you to uncover your authentic self and build resilience. Discover how this transformative therapy can help you thrive.

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Beyond CBT: How Experiential Psychotherapy Transforms Anxiety, PTSD, and Relational Wounds

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If you've felt stuck in traditional talk therapy, it might be time to explore experiential psychotherapy. This approach focuses on the nervous system and emotional processing, helping you heal from anxiety, PTSD, and attachment wounds. Unlike CBT, which primarily targets thoughts, experiential therapy helps you unlock your body’s sensations, fostering deep emotional healing and long-lasting change. Whether you're seeking to overcome relational trauma or emotional disconnection, this method can empower you to feel, heal, and grow.

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Falling into Mindfulness: A Seasonal Invitation to Live Fully

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Mindfulness is more than a trend—it's a transformative practice rooted in rich cultural traditions and backed by modern therapeutic approaches. At Amanda Neves Therapy, we help clients integrate mindfulness into daily life to foster deeper self-awareness, emotional resilience, and stress management. Through therapies like Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), our team supports clients in connecting mind and body. Embrace mindfulness not just as meditation but as a way to experience each moment fully. Learn from ANT therapist Amy Lesperance, as she guides you toward living more consciously, finding inner balance, and building emotional well-being through the practice.

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When Friendships Fade

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Friendships are vital connections, but not all are meant to last forever. If you’re questioning whether a friendship still serves you, it’s important to reflect on your relationship’s dynamic, assess how it aligns with your personal growth, and evaluate the emotional impact it has on your life. By considering these factors, along with the potential outcomes and honest communication with your friend, you can make an informed decision about whether to hold on or let go.

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