AERCS Blog
Afghanistan War Veteran Reflects on Trauma
Veterans Canada estimates that up to ten percent of Canadian war veterans deployed overseas will suffer a chronic condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while others may experience some of the trauma symptoms associated with this condition....
Trauma Therapy Questions & Answers
Engaging in trauma therapy can provide clarity and healing for deep-seated wounds. People living and coping with childhood trauma may not be aware of how their past memories affect their lives today. They might not realize why they have strong reactions to benign...
Inside our ASIST Suicide Prevention Training Workshop
What would you do if you encountered someone standing on a ledge, either physically or metaphorically, one step away from ending their life? Would you know how to talk to them? And what words to say? In March 2023, Gloria Segovia and Mirella Corallo co-presented an...
What is Behind the Random Acts of Violence on the TTC?
In the winter of 2023 commuters in Toronto have grown increasingly worried about being physically assaulted on TTC subway trains and buses, and we have some reason for concern. Several residents have been attacked and hurt by mentally ill people lashing out at anyone...
What is the Difference Between Baby Blues and Post Partum Depression?
What are Baby Blues? Baby blues, also known as postpartum blues, is a relatively common experience for women after giving birth. It's an anxious and uncomfortable feeling characterized by mood swings, crying spells, and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues usually begins a...
How Does AERCS Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
AERCS is a collective of certified Canadian counsellors, led by psychotherapist Gloria Segovia, based in Toronto and Orangeville with a mandate to assist the people of Ontario with their mental health needs, by offering therapy both in-person and online Cognitive...
Gottman Method Builds Trust and Respect for more Positive Communication.
The Gottman Method is a well known approach to Couples Therapy developed by John Gottman and his wife Julie. It's based on the idea that a healthy relationship is built on a foundation of trust, respect, and positive communication. The Gottman Method focuses on...
What is AERCS?
AERCS is a therapeutic collective of psychotherapists and registered social workers that have come together and organized themselves around a mandate to improve the mental health and well-being of Canadians. Founded by registered psychotherapist Gloria Segovia at the...