Everyone has a unique window of tolerance. A window of tolerance can be thought of as an optimal zone of arousal in which an individual feels present, calm, and safe.

Most of us consider the end of a romantic relationship as a failure. As women, in our roles as partners in a relationship, we frequently take on responsibility for the break-up, separation, or divorce and see it as failing ourselves or others.

Coping mechanisms are an extremely important aspect of overcoming and managing feelings of anxiety. In many cases, adapting healthy coping mechanisms can help an individual address a situation that entices anxious thoughts and feelings, while helping them act proactively when handling the situation.

Feelings of rejection are inherently complex. There are countless situations with the potential to make us feel rejected, and these feelings of rejection manifest differently from person to person.

Our bodies are incredibly skilled when it comes to its ability to send us messages regarding what it needs or feels in any given moment. When you are hungry, your stomach may grumble

Overthinking is a common experience for many people.

When we experience anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other forms of distress, it can be natural to find yourself stuck in your head.

Picture this: you're on a hike, surrounded by the gentle rustle of leaves and the fresh scent of pine. With each step, you feel the tension in your shoulders ease, and a sense of calm washes over you. That's the mind-body connection in action.

When hoarding disorder first gained popularity on television, many of us watched with wide eyes, curious about how something as simple as collecting items could spiral so far out of control.

In the 21st century, social media has taken the world by storm and has allowed people from all across the world to connect virtually.

Whether you are up all night studying, staying overtime for work, or coming home from work to spend more time taking care of the home - it is common for many of us to lose a significant amount of time in the day to our responsibilities.

Like most of us living in today’s fast-paced society, we often find ourselves overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and a constant sense of urgency.

Incorporating self-care into a busy life requires intentional planning and prioritization. Here are practical tips to make self-care a feasible part of your schedule, no matter how hectic it is.

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 recent years, perfectionism has been on the rise, driven by societal pressures. It also seems that perfectionism is seen as a strong and attractive attribute to have.

Human emotions are vast and complex, encompassing powerful forces such as anger and anxiety. Despite their apparent distinctions, these emotions often intertwine in complex ways, significantly impacting our mental well-being

In this post, I would like to offer an in-depth summary of typical cognitive-behavioural distortions, and their accompanying cognitive-behavioural tools to challenge and re-orient these distortions into more adaptive perspectives of the self, the world, and the future;

Anxiety is a normal emotional response to a threat. In the ancient past, our ancestors likely escaped being a wild animal’s lunch through the use of this emotion!

When we feel like nothing we do in life matters, or that we have no purpose and are drifting aimlessly, or even that we have no hope for a positive or successful future; what do we do? How do we deal with these feelings, and what happens if they don’t go away? I will try to help with these questions with this post for those who struggle with them.

Is there a silent mental health epidemic among Asian Canadian women? If so, why and what can be doneabout it?