Journaling is one of the simplest tools we have for supporting our mental health and yet, with our busy, fast moving world, it can easily be overlooked. Journaling however, can offer a pause and give us the space and permission needed to slow down, reflect and reconnect. Putting our many thoughts into words can help:…
5 Reasons Your Child Might Benefit from Mental Health Support As parents, it’s natural to wonder if what your child is going through is “just a phase” or something more. The truth is, many children benefit from extra support at different points in their lives and reaching out early can make a meaningful difference. Mental…
As a parent of three children with a significant age gap, I often have to remind myself that each of them needs different kinds of support when it comes to their emotional health. The approach that works for my younger children looks very different from the one I use with my child who is almost…
As a psychotherapist, I often share with clients that mental health doesn’t exist solely in our thoughts or emotions. It is deeply rooted in the body, the brain, and the nervous system. From a neuroscience perspective, the brain is one of the most energy-demanding organs we have, and it relies on consistent, high-quality fuel to…
As the holidays approach, many of us feel the weight of both joy and longing, especially when someone we love is no longer fully present in the ways they once were. For families living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, what was once a time filled with laughter, gatherings, and joyful memories can instead bring sadness, stress,…
With the holiday season comes shorter days, cooler nights, and a busyness that can leave us feeling overextended. This time of year can also bring feelings of loneliness—especially for those experiencing the absence of a loved one, perhaps for the first time. We want to acknowledge how difficult this can be and offer support to…
Most of us have heard the term ‘winter blues’ and associate it with winter arriving and having a sense of feeling ‘low’ or ‘down’ until our clocks once again ‘spring forward’ and the sunny warmer weather approaches. While the majority of us experience a level of the ‘winter blues’ at some point or another during…
With the holiday season approaching it can be extremely tough for those who are heading into their first year without a loved one. Many clients who come in for counselling often ask what they should consider as they head into the holiday season. Some want to implement new traditions, and others feel lost and/or stuck….
I know. Even just seeing the word “suicide” can make your stomach drop. It’s one of those topics that instantly brings up fear, confusion, and that sinking feeling of “What if I say the wrong thing?” But here’s something important to remember: talking about suicide does not cause suicide. Silence, however, can make things much…
When ADHD Doesn’t Look Like the Stereotype For decades, the cultural image of ADHD has looked like the energetic young boy who can’t stay in his seat. Loud, impulsive, disruptive. But what happens when the person with ADHD is a high-performing adult woman who seems perfectly put together on the outside, yet feels chronically overwhelmed…