How Does Deep Breathing Ease Tension and Lower Anxiety?
Clients who experience anxiety often ask me: "Does deep breathing really work?" When I tell them it does, the next question is always, "But how?!" The thought of being able to reduce anxiety simply by breathing in a different way seems like a bit of nonsense to those...
Maintaining Balance and Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Importance of Diet, Sleep and Physical Activity
During times of stress, sleep can be elusive. A balanced diet, physical activity and a balanced work-life schedule all play an important role in promoting good sleep. But what do you do when circumstances arise, such as those we now find ourselves in with the COVID-19...
Coping with Corona: Tips to Reduce Corona-related Stress and Anxiety
At this difficult time, it seems that all anyone hears on the news, reads online or talks about with friends and family is the corona virus: where it has spread, how many people are infected, what different countries are doing to deal with the situation, and whether...
Why We All Need Coping Statements
Coping statements are one of my favourite things! They are like secret little anxiety busters you can keep in your metaphorical back pocket to be whipped out when needed. That is why they are always one of the first things I teach to new clients, because who doesn't...
Three Tips for Tackling Daytime Fatigue
Problems getting enough sleep at night often result in a strong desire to nap in the day. But we know that napping, as appealing as it sounds, will only further reduce the sleep drive come night time, adding to difficulty sleeping at night. So, aside from coffee, how...
How Clean Is Your Sleep Hygiene?
A common complaint I see in my practice is difficulty sleeping. While there can be many reasons for a person to have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep at night…
Dr. Kristen Kaploun Office
Dr. Kristen Kaploun Office
1100 Burloak Drive, Ste. 300
Burlington, ON L7L 6B2
Get Directions
Tel: 289-983-7570
Fax: 905-332-3007
Building is wheelchair accessible
Plenty of free parking onsite
If this is an emergency, please visit your local hospital’s emergency department, or call 911.
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
1230 North Shore Blvd.
Burlington, ON L7S 1W7
905-632-3737
If you cannot find the answers to any questions you may have, or if you're not sure whether we can help, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email. We will make every effort to return all calls or emails within 48 hours of initial contact, and from there we can set up an initial appointment.
Other local crisis hotlines and resources are listed below:
Burlington Telecare Distress Line
905-681-1488
(24 hours)
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
1-877-825-9011
note: this is not an emergency service
North Halton Distress Centre:
905-877-1211
Oakville Distress Centre:
905-849-4541
Emergency Psychiatric Services at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton:
905-972-8118
Hamilton 24 Hour Crisis Line:
905-972-8338