For some people, intense feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or distress can lead to the nervous system working to create space and distance from those feelings. Depersonalization can occur, leaving individuals feeling disconnected from their life, body, or thoughts. Like they are underwater trying to make sense of the world around them on dry land. Read to learn more about this experience and strategies for coping in the moment.

Therapy feels heavy and serious sometimes, but it doesn’t always. Therapy is 2 humans, talking through some hard stuff, and it’s also awkward at times, and hilarious at others. Laughter is so healing and helpful. Learn about the different ways that therapy can make us all laugh and feel lighter.

Laughter in therapy at Boyd Therapy and Wellness in London, Ontario.