Welcome to January, everyone! This time of the year, for many people, is seen as a fresh start and an opportunity to build new habits and try new activities. There is momentum to change, and an irresistible feeling of a fresh, clean page to write on. While that is undeniable,...
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Winter Solstice is just around the corner, signalling the shortest day of the year as well as the beginning of winter. This can often feel depressing since the weather is colder and the days are shorter. However, like many aspects of life, there are fun little therapeutic lessons to...
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For many, December is a month of holiday celebrations, parties, and time off work. For others, however, December can mean longer hours, shorter deadlines, and heavier workload. This is often the case because of year-end deadlines , or staff being away on holidays which means fewer hands on deck. Additionally,...
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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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