Single Spirit Therapists: September 2010

Welcome!

Hi, my name is Jasvinder Seehra Chauhan, the proud owner of Single Spirit. I would like to welcome you to the vast services we provide. I am a fully trained and certified Psychotherapist and Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience. My expertise lies in both physical and mental health therapy.

Every individual will go through struggles in life where therapy can be very beneficial, let me be there for you to guide you through those tough times.

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Motor Vehicle Accident Injury

Whiplash is a very common injury from motor vehicle accidents. If one is suffering from whiplash they should get a lot of rest, use ice/heat and make sure they see a physician. A cervical collar and prescription drugs may be issued, however the medication may have some unsettling side effects. Physical therapy can be very useful to ensure recovery. This may include range of motion exercises, massage, electrical stimulation, and other exercises depending on the severity of the injury.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

What an OT does...

Occupational Therapists (OTs) perform assessments on thousands of people everyday who suffer from sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, muscle and joint problems and so much more. An assessment involves the analysis of the client’s ability to perform self-care, homemaking and caregiving tasks. OT’s will assist in these duties while making recommendations of any therapeutic activities the client can perform.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Is stress getting to you...again

Does stress control your life at times? Here are a few great ways to manage your stress to live a happier stress-free life!...

Look around. See if there really is something you can change or
control in the situation

Set realistic goals for yourself. Reduce the number of events going on in your
life and you may reduce the circuit overload

Work off stresswith any physical activity (sports, gardening, etc...)

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Stress Reducer Tip

When situations get overwhelming, try viewing it from a different perspective. Talk over your problem with somebody before it gets out of proportion. Often, talking to somebody else will help you see things from a different and less stressful perspective.

Services

1. Assessment, Treatment & Consultation

Occupational Therapy

MVA/Insurance Work
- OT in-home assessments
- Attendant Care assessments
- Homemaking/Home Maintenance Benefit Ax
- Caregiving Benefit Ax

Community Work
- Cognitive Care: ABI, Head injuries, Neurological diseases
- Paedes: Sensory, Autism, fine and gross motor, etc.
- Physical care: Stroke, Heart Attack, Parkinsons, MS, ALS, Orthopaedic care (hip replacement, fractures, arthritis), etc.
- Geriatric care: Alzheimers, Dementia, Old Age Fragility

Mental Health
- Depression, Anxiety and related disorders, Bipolar, Hoarding & Organizational concerns, etc.
- Equipment prescriptions: ADP for wheelchairs walkers, scooters, quad canes, bathroom equipment, other home devices
- Link to funding sources and community agencies: completion of paperwork for Government forms and funding for equipment or disability, link to community social organizations in Toronto and GTA.

2. Crisis and Stress Therapy

Psychotherapy
- Individual
- Couples
- Families
- Workshops

3. Conflict Management and Team Building

- Corporate counselling for Businesses and organizations (any size organization)

Meet the Therapists

Jasvinder Seehra Chauhan BSc. (O.T.), O.T. Reg. (Ont.)
Lead Occupational Therapist
Gestalt Psychotherapist

Since 1997, Jasvinder Seehra Chauhan has been pursuing her lifework as a therapist. Her expertise has been proven successful from community care for people with disabilities, work in the auto industry, women who are having difficulities with being single, couples in distress to families with problems. She is formally trained as an Occupational Therapist and Gestalt Psychotherapist. Her practicing philosophy is:

"One who consistently grows and heals through life's adversity first hand, is also one who is best to guide others."

Personally, she is from a large family that consists of many women, so she understands the issues women face firsthand. She has also endured some challenges during her 'single' years and therefore can relate to the type of issues single women face in today's society. As well, Jasvinder has years of practicing with the Community care Access Centre of Peel in schools.

She firmly believes that any person can be or achieve anything in life with some support from another, such as, a therapist. Jasvinder thrives on helping individuals find their passion, empowerment, inspiration and enthusiasm for life through private sessions and unique group programs.