ReLearning Human

ReLearning Human A psychotherapeutic space where human-ness explored, supported and met with compassion. We get zero guidance on how to be with our human experience.

And a million and one ways to escape it. Through awareness, acceptance and and practical tool development, ReLearning Human is your Psychotherapy guide into what it means to be human. Our team of therapists in Toronto and greater Ontario is committed to cultivating a therapeutic space that honours the human experience of our clients and ourselves. We value and practice true inclusivity and continu

e to examine the privileges, biases, and impact of systemic discrimination and oppression based on our own identities and that of our clients.

We can get caught up in the busyness of everyday life we often forget to take moments to just be. So, take that moment n...
05/28/2026

We can get caught up in the busyness of everyday life we often forget to take moments to just be. So, take that moment now and give yourself permission to pause.

This is important, more so when you have those moments of overwhelm. If you did this periodically throughout the day, how do you think it could help you?

If you're feeling overwhelmed and want to explore therapy, connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

The fight response is the stress response where an individual’s body becomes prepared to fight a perceived threat.The fi...
05/26/2026

The fight response is the stress response where an individual’s body becomes prepared to fight a perceived threat.

The fight response may look like: clenched jaw, tight muscles, etc., intense anger, explosive reactions to something, and increased heart rate, faster breathing, etc.

If this sounds familiar, you can learn to cope with this by: deep breathing (i.e., square breathing), various grounding exercises, and physical activity (i.e., go for a walk, run, etc. to get your body moving).

But you don't have to do this work alone. If you're thinking of exploring therapy, you can connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.


Grounding techniques can be useful tools at helping us to regulate ourselves when we are overwhelmed or anxious. Countin...
05/21/2026

Grounding techniques can be useful tools at helping us to regulate ourselves when we are overwhelmed or anxious. Counting backwards from 100 can help with this as it shifts our focus from the cause(s) of our stress on to a mental challenge.

However, sometimes when we're trying to shift our mind's focus it can be difficult. If you find yourself missing numbers or stumbling, you can take notice, but don't get caught up on the mistakes. The goal isn't to do this perfectly, it's to shift your attention to something else so that you work on regulating yourself.

And you don't have to do this work alone. If you're thinking of exploring therapy, you can connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

When our body senses a threat, it tends to send off alarm bells to protect us from a perceived threat. The body aims to ...
05/19/2026

When our body senses a threat, it tends to send off alarm bells to protect us from a perceived threat. The body aims to manage a threat, stop the threat, or remove itself from the threat so that you can return to a calmer state. The four stress responses include:

Fight: The body tries to face a perceived threat aggressively.

Flight: The body tries to deal with a perceived threat by running away.

Freeze: The body becomes unable to act against a perceived threat.

Fawn: The body aims to please a person to avoid conflict.

Learning about each of these stress responses can be key in learning how to manage and cope with them when they show up.

But you don't have to do this work alone. If you're thinking of exploring therapy, you can connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.


When we're stressed, we store a lot of tension in our bodies. It can show up as tight shoulders, clenched jaw, the heada...
05/14/2026

When we're stressed, we store a lot of tension in our bodies. It can show up as tight shoulders, clenched jaw, the headache that won't go away, sore muscles, and the list goes on.

Take a minute now to relieve some of that tension. Move your body and loosen the muscles that feel tight. If you have time and want to, massage your shoulders or hands. Give yourself a minute to take a break and recentre yourself, letting go of some of the tension.

If you're feeling overwhelmed and want to explore therapy, connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

It can be easy for us to get trapped in the downward spiral of what-ifs. What if I fail? What if I can't do the thing pe...
05/12/2026

It can be easy for us to get trapped in the downward spiral of what-ifs. What if I fail? What if I can't do the thing perfectly? What if they get mad? And so on. Getting stuck here can lead to inaction and also let our anxious thoughts run wild. But we can do small practices to stop this thinking in our day to day lives as we start noticing ourselves thinking about the what-ifs.

Next time you're getting caught up in them, try asking yourself:
1. What is the worst thing that could happen? How likely is this to happen?
2. What is the best thing that could happen? How likely is this to happen?
3. Sometimes it's easier to think about how we would talk to a friend if they were in our shoes. What would you tell a friend if they were in your position?

It's not easy, but with practice it gets easier to interrupt these thoughts when they start. And you don't have to do this work alone. Connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

We're human and at the end of the day this means we make judgements consciously or unconsciously. We're hardwired for it...
03/05/2026

We're human and at the end of the day this means we make judgements consciously or unconsciously. We're hardwired for it. We compete, compare, and make judgements on others, but also on ourselves.

However, while it is important to reflect on how we interact with others, the judgements we pass on ourselves are key. Are the judgements we have helping our self-esteem, are they unintentionally hurting it? The way we view ourselves and the way we speak to ourselves can impact our mental health.

Show yourself compassion, be kind to yourself, remind yourself that you are human and enough. The way you reflect on your own being is key and will impact your overall well-being.

Even if you're a twin! It's not by coincidence that you are here. We often forget this. The meaning of your life and pur...
03/03/2026

Even if you're a twin!

It's not by coincidence that you are here. We often forget this. The meaning of your life and purpose are important thoughts to pay focus and attention to. Some reflection on this will help put things into perspective, particularly when life feels too overwhelming.

When you really understand there is only one of you maybe you will:
- Stop competing and start creating.
- Stop comparing and start appreciating.
- Stop shrinking and start showing up.

The truth is no one has your exact mix of experiences, timing, thoughts, pain, personality, perspective or dreams.

This is not fluff. It's biological, psychological and experiential.

When you start to realize YOU are not replaceable you move differently.

So, remember there is only one of you. And that is your superpower.

Grounding practices like this one can help bring us back to the present by focusing on our breathing. When doing practic...
02/26/2026

Grounding practices like this one can help bring us back to the present by focusing on our breathing. When doing practices like this, it can be easy for our attention to sway on to a different sensation or something going on around us. If this happens, allow yourself space to notice it and bring your attention back to your breathing.

If you're feeling overwhelmed and want to explore therapy, connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

Love isn't just about romance it's a practice and an ethical choice. The hard truth is that how you love someone else is...
02/24/2026

Love isn't just about romance it's a practice and an ethical choice. The hard truth is that how you love someone else is indicative of how you are loving yourself.

Practicing love often means:

- Getting to know yourself
- Knowing what fulfills you and how to obtain moments of joy
- Regulating yourself
- Managing jealousy
- Communicating instead of shutting down
- Healing your own wounds, childhood trauma so you don’t project them

Love is less about finding the right person and more about becoming a safe person.

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