In psychology we know that language is powerful as are the meanings that we assign to events in our lives. Allow me to join you in exploring the meanings of your life experiences. Together we can reframe those meanings to help you empower yourself in the journey to come.
Upon reflection about the power of meanings on our daily lives, Hallie Farrow Psychology Professional Corporation is now All About Meanings.
In our journey of life, we encounter various experiences which we carry as our life story.
Parts of our life story include memories that we like to recall as they are accompanied by feelings of happiness or are reminders of our strength and resilience. Other parts of our life story may include memories that we try to forget as they are painful. Such painful memories can have profound effects on our mental health. Feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, helplessness, and perhaps a sense of hopelessness may arise, affecting our behaviors and functioning in various areas of our lives. The meanings we give to these experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world around us which influences our sense of safety, control, self-esteem, and ability to cope.
Hallie provides evidence based treatments through a trauma informed lens to help you gain insight into the meanings attached to painful life experiences. By understanding the source of these meanings, they can be reframed and new meanings can be assigned. The objective is to help you better manage the residual psychological impact of specific life experiences.
In her practice, Hallie assesses and treats a range of issues such as PTSD, trauma-related stressors, insomnia, depression, anxiety, loss, grief, and adjustment to major life stressors. She employs evidence-based treatments like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT for PTSD), Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Hallie's scope of practice includes conducting assessments and providing treatment for first responders, including police, paramedics, and firefighters. She has demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique challenges these professionals face.
Additionally, she has conducted assessments for WSIB, Medical/Rehabilitation, Disability, and Catastrophic Impairment for Independent Medical Examination purposes, serving both plaintiff and defense cases. Hallie holds a C-CAT (Mental/Behavioral) certification through the CSME/CAPDA Catastrophic Training Certification Program.
Hallie believes in a collaborative working relationship where clients are active participants in their healing process. She adopts a multicultural framework in her approach, understanding the universality and specificity of each client's cultural identity. This perspective allows her to provide culturally sensitive and personalized care, respecting and integrating each client's unique background and experiences.
By combining evidence-based treatments with her deep understanding of trauma and its impacts, Hallie helps clients navigate their healing journeys with empathy and expertise. Hallie looks forward to continuing her work with individuals seeking to enhance their well-being and quality of life.
Parts of our life story include memories that we like to recall as they are accompanied by feelings of happiness or are reminders of our strength and resilience. Other parts of our life story may include memories that we try to forget as they are painful. Such painful memories can have profound effects on our mental health. Feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, helplessness, and perhaps a sense of hopelessness may arise, affecting our behaviors and functioning in various areas of our lives. The meanings we give to these experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world around us which influences our sense of safety, control, self-esteem, and ability to cope.
Hallie provides evidence based treatments through a trauma informed lens to help you gain insight into the meanings attached to painful life experiences. By understanding the source of these meanings, they can be reframed and new meanings can be assigned. The objective is to help you better manage the residual psychological impact of specific life experiences.
In her practice, Hallie assesses and treats a range of issues such as PTSD, trauma-related stressors, insomnia, depression, anxiety, loss, grief, and adjustment to major life stressors. She employs evidence-based treatments like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT for PTSD), Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Hallie's scope of practice includes conducting assessments and providing treatment for first responders, including police, paramedics, and firefighters. She has demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique challenges these professionals face.
Additionally, she has conducted assessments for WSIB, Medical/Rehabilitation, Disability, and Catastrophic Impairment for Independent Medical Examination purposes, serving both plaintiff and defense cases. Hallie holds a C-CAT (Mental/Behavioral) certification through the CSME/CAPDA Catastrophic Training Certification Program.
Hallie believes in a collaborative working relationship where clients are active participants in their healing process. She adopts a multicultural framework in her approach, understanding the universality and specificity of each client's cultural identity. This perspective allows her to provide culturally sensitive and personalized care, respecting and integrating each client's unique background and experiences.
By combining evidence-based treatments with her deep understanding of trauma and its impacts, Hallie helps clients navigate their healing journeys with empathy and expertise. Hallie looks forward to continuing her work with individuals seeking to enhance their well-being and quality of life.
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Psychological Assessment
Like connecting pieces of a puzzle, a psychological assessment integrates information gathered about your life to have a complete picture of your experiences. The purpose of a psychological assessment is to create an appropriate treatment plan and provide a diagnosis if a diagnosis is warranted. Information is gathered through various tools which may include interview, standardized psychological questionnaires, collateral information and review of medical files. |
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Psychological Treatment
Psychological treatment facilitates the process of self-discovery and healing with the goal of helping you increase your sense of well-being as well as improve your mental health and interpersonal relationships. Through the process of self-discovery you will gain a better understanding of why you think, feel, and behave in particular patterns. The process of self-discovery also allows you to identify elements of your life that you would like to change while giving you the opportunity to create a new way of being that is a better fit for how you envision your life.
Psychological treatment facilitates the process of self-discovery and healing with the goal of helping you increase your sense of well-being as well as improve your mental health and interpersonal relationships. Through the process of self-discovery you will gain a better understanding of why you think, feel, and behave in particular patterns. The process of self-discovery also allows you to identify elements of your life that you would like to change while giving you the opportunity to create a new way of being that is a better fit for how you envision your life.