Nov 18, 2022 | Anxiety, Self-Care, Stress
As Canadians, we have a special relationship with cold weather and harsh winters. We had to get used to it. However, sudden drops in temperature, extreme cold, and all the other inevitable parts of winter can influence our physiology. We need to physically and...
Jun 30, 2022 | Anxiety, Counselling, Grief, Self-Care, Stress, Trauma
There are many ways our mental health can be affected by life’s events. Unfortunately, we may not always have the best experiences and when we are faced with a traumatic event or occurrence, we may come away with some level of trauma. Trauma can come in many forms,...
May 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Counselling, Self-Care, Stress
The end of winter and beginning of spring can be a difficult time for many. Some years winter prolongs its stay, and sometimes spring showers continue into the start of summer. Weather across Canada can be inconsistent with the season. If you close your eyes and think...
Jan 18, 2022 | Counselling, Relationships, Self-Care
You may have heard the saying “you need to love yourself before you can be loved by someone else”, but is that a true statement or more of an impossible task? For anyone who has ever been in a relationship – and that includes family members and friends –...
Dec 15, 2021 | Grief, Relationships, Resolutions, Self-Care, victimization
Our identities are shaped by a collection of experiences we have faced in our lives. Different people, events, personal frustrations and accomplishments provide us with opportunities for growth and more understanding of self-identity. Whether these are positive or...
Jun 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Grief, Self-Care, Stress
Emotions can be difficult to navigate, and when it comes to depression it can feel like nothing will help you come out of the slump you have fallen into – but there are numerous ways to cope with a depressive episode. In the past, speaking of depression and...
