Oct 9, 2022 | Anxiety, Stress, Work
“Hey, how’s work?” – “Oh, work’s been the worst. An absolute dread. I’m heading for burnout, for sure.” Burnout. Modern plague. It calls for empathy, tiny claps, worried nods, and even (in extreme cases) a healthy dose...
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,...
Apr 23, 2022 | Childhood, Counselling, Family Support, Relationships
When meeting with a new healthcare professional, they often ask us for our family history. In the past we may only relay physical ailments that are prevalent in our loved ones, but it is becoming more common to also share mental health disorders that show up in our...
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...
Nov 16, 2021 | Counselling, Family Support, Relationships
Learning you are pregnant is a beautiful moment for many individuals. Throughout pregnancy, an individual experiences many emotional and physical changes. No matter how much you prepare for the birth of your child, nothing can truly prepare you for the arrival of your...