March is Women’s History Month, which is a perfect opportunity to examine some of the difficulties and challenges women face, specifically in the world of mental health. Accessing a counsellor can be difficult for anyone, but there are specific challenges women may encounter, including stigma, indifference, and wrongful assumptions about...
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Wednesday February 23rd marks Canada’s annual Pink Shirt Day, where people across the country wear pink to raise awareness and visibility to bullying. This tradition started in 2009 by two high school students in Nova Scotia who knew the effects of bullying firsthand and wanted more people to understand what...
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Increasing demands at work and at home (now often the same place) can push people into a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion. The solution is simple some say. Listen to what your body and nerves are telling you and take a step back. Do less for others and...
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So, you’ve been told to try grounding exercises… maybe you have heard this from your counsellor, a friend, a blog, or social media. Are you wondering what this means, how it’ll help, and how to do it? First of all, what is grounding? Grounding brings you back to the present...
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2023 has come, and with it, there are the usual ideas of setting new resolutions and turning a new page as we stare down the next 12 months. You’re likely bombarded by ads for gym memberships, vitamin supplements, and new sneakers, which all add pressure to make big changes very...
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Holiday season is upon us again! What a relief to have this time for rest, relaxation, and joyful connections with friends and family… or not. It would be great if the holidays were like a Coca-Cola commercial, but the reality for many of us is that the holidays can be...
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For decades, there has been a very clear distinction between male and female genders; however, our understanding of sex and gender today has changed and some of us may find it difficult to navigate. We want to be sensitive and respectful but it can be confusing. For example, there are...
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”? Have you ever considered how this statement is relevant to not just your actions, but to your mental health and well-being as well? Today, life is limitless and accessibility to opportunities has never been more abundant....
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The third week of November is Addiction Awareness Week in Canada, led by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). Awareness is key in identifying issues surrounding awareness such as stigma, indifference, misunderstandings, and community outreach. Many individuals reading this right now have been affected by addiction, either...
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