The journey from pregnancy to parenthood is a transformative experience with many emotions. For some, this experience can be filled with excitement, anticipation, and joy, but for others, it may also be filled with anxiety and overwhelm.

A few weeks ago, I was searching for something online when an article of interest popped up and I wanted to read it. A quick click and suddenly a warning came up on my phone - I had ninety- nine tabs open and should I open any more, then the oldest would be closed.

When it comes to navigating the intricate landscape of trauma healing, the therapeutic journey extends well beyond the walls of the therapy room.

The moment you have been waiting for has finally arrived, and your adopted child is home! After all the references you provided, social workers in your home, fingerprinting for police checks, babyproofing, hours of paperwork, and parenting classes, you finally have a child who is yours, forever! It is joyous, but you may also feel a nagging sense that something isn’t quite as amazing as you expected.

Change is inevitable and a part of our lives, and despite it being challenging to handle, it can be seen as a catalyst for transformation and personal development.

Our anger often masks deeper emotions that are lying beneath the surface. These emotions may not be immediately apparent to us, but can be the real issues behind our anger.

Wounds. What happens to wounds when we don’t treat them? They become more irritated. It might leave a scar, but the way in which we treat that wound during the time we notice it will play a key role in the way we remember that scar every time we look at.

Have you ever caught yourself admiring all those flawlessly chiselled bodies, practicing gravity-defying yoga positions or setting personal records in the gym while scrolling through TikTok or Instagram?

There are many types of grief that people may experience, and it’s not widely known that grief can be present not only when someone passes away, but also in other common life circumstances.

We often discuss the mental changes that we will experience mentally when entering motherhood. What about the physical changes? Everyone experiences changes differently when it comes to entering this new journey.

Eating disorders are estimated to effect more than 1.7 million Canadians each year. Since the pandemic, eating disorders in all populations have skyrocketed with adolescents and young adults seeing the largest increase.

“Through self-compassion, we become an inner ally instead of an inner enemy.” (Neff & Germer, 2017)

I hit a milestone birthday two years ago and turned fifty. It often feels hard to believe, how did it happen so fast? It seemed to sneak up on me and there are days when I look in the mirror and wonder how it can be.

In this blog, I would like to offer a short, summarized list of some of the conceptual knowledge of Jung’s Analytical Psychology approach, and some of the scenarios where these techniques would be appropriate in addressing psychopathology.

I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase “fake it until you make it,” and if you’re like me, the phrase may have conjured up some mixed emotions.

Entering the journey to motherhood comes with many different emotions. Some emotions that may have been present before motherhood now more intensified

Parenting a child with exceptions is tremendously challenging. Only those who have experienced it, fully understand the unique struggles and small victories.

The food choices we make have a profound influence on our emotional state and overall well-being.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions worldwide.

Life consists of varying challenges and the stress that comes with it is an inevitable part of our journey. However, what is most important is how we manage and navigate the stressors to maintain our overall health and psychological well-being.