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...
Oct 20, 2022 | Addiction & Mental Health, Anxiety, Counselling, shame
In today’s society, it is so easy for us to connect to individuals from all walks of life. Technology has made it seamless for us to communicate with those across the world. This allows us to learn more about different cultures, increase our education on worldwide...
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,...
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...