November 25th marks the start of the United Nations’ UNiTE campaign, which brings attention to one of the most serious human rights violations in the world: violence against women and girls. Globally, about one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in her life. This...
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National Addictions Awareness Week is November 16th – 22nd this year, and the theme is Anchoring Hope. This is a time to shine a light on the current drug epidemic many people find themselves in, with particular focus on the realities of substance use, recovery, and resilience on both an...
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Caring for the elderly is a topic that continues to be more relevant and critical each passing day. As members of your family age, your role can change into something much different than what you are accustomed to: a caregiver. This new role can encompass many new tasks and responsibilities,...
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In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, it's worth pausing to reflect on the small, meaningful ways we care for our minds and hearts. While conversations around mental health often center on therapy, coping strategies, and clinical support, there's also power in the quiet rituals that help...
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Written by: Carmen Mutschele, RCC While Intergenerational Trauma has become the buzz word in Psychotherapy over the last decade it hardly captures the pain, grief, and loss Indigenous people face to this day. I grew up in Germany where the Holocaust was covered extensively in Middle and Highschool and...
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For many people, the barrier to mental health support isn’t financial or accessibility but rather believing certain things about counselling and the therapeutic processes that simply are not true. These beliefs can prevent people from seeking out much needed mental health support. In this blog, the first for the season,...
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It’s June, meaning that for most people, summer plans are starting to take shape. Whether you’re going on a road trip, planning a trip to a different country, or relaxing at home, the summer can be an exciting time for people. It can also be stressful; making plans takes time...
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June is Men’s Health Month, and the theme this year is Never Alone. This theme could not have come at a better time; recent studies from Statistics Canada indicate that men make up approximately 75% of suicides each year. There are many factors that contribute to this number, chief amongst...
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While caregiving across generations isn’t new, today’s sandwich generation faces a uniquely intense version of it. Some individuals are simultaneously caring for ageing parents while supporting their own children—sometimes young, sometimes grown and still needing help. The emotional, financial, and physical demands of this role can be relentless, often leading...
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