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What It Means to Sit With Discomfort and Why It Matters
For many of us, when we experience feelings that are uncomfortable, we try our best to get rid of or ignore it.
Are You Addicted?
Addictive behaviours are not restricted to just substances and can take many forms
Setting a Sustainable New Years Goal
As we all know, the new year is a common time for people to engage in self-reflection and set intentions or goals for themselves.
Navigating Holidays, Alcohol, and Substance Use
The holiday season is typically seen as a time of joy, celebration, and connection, yet it can be tough to navigate for various people.
How Can My Favorite Fictional Character Help Me: An Exploration of Narrative Therapy
Have you ever felt stuck in a story about yourself—one that makes you feel small, powerless, or disconnected from the life you want?
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Explained
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches have been a pillar in my work with clients as an empowering evidenced-based therapeutic intervention.
Reflecting on the Year: Using Journaling as a Tool for Personal Growth
As the year is nearing the end, it’s a great time to look back and reflect on one’s own experiences in the past months.
Exploring ‘TikTok Terminology’ for Mental Health
“Many of these TikToks are taking human emotions and experiences and trying to categorize them into those neat boxes of diagnoses” – Emily Hemendinger.
Breaking the Stigma: Therapy for First-Generation Tamil Hindus in Canada
Mental health support has become more accepted worldwide, yet for some communities, stigma remains a significant barrier.
Self-Care: What It Is, and What It Is Not
Have you ever been told to prioritize self-care and instead of feeling energized by the idea, you instantly felt exhausted or unable to add more to your plate?
What Is a Window of Tolerance
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.
Navigating Neurodivergence
Often, people who are neurodivergent are described as being "wired differently", or perceiving the world through an entirely unique lens.
What Does it Mean to Live Authentically? Identifying Values to Live an Authentic Life
You may have heard the buzz term living in your truth or living an authentic life, but what does that truly mean and how does one do that?
What Can YOU Do For Your Mental Health
Taking care of our mental health is really important, however, it can sometimes be challenging to figure out how to do it. Establishing a good routine, and identifying things that work for us, is the first step to mental wellbeing.
The Healing Power of Journaling
As a kid, I cherished my diary. It was my sanctuary, a place where I could pour out my deepest fears and biggest dreams without judgement.
Why Spirituality Can Still Matter in Therapy - Even If You’re Not Religious
Although we typically assume that therapy is focused only on mental and emotional health, the exploration of spiritual identity can be immensely valuable in the therapeutic process.
Stressy or Depressy: What a Therapist Wants You to Know About Starting Therapy
The fact that you’re reading a blog post about this topic could mean you (or someone you know) is struggling with this strange and challenging and sometimes super bummer thing we call life.
5 Ways to Make Journaling Easier and The Benefits!
Learning to express one’s thoughts and emotions has been one of the main components of therapy dating back to its creation. However, often we may feel challenged or hesitant to express our emotions, especially when we do not know how to or struggle to find a positive way to do so.
Finding Humour in Healing
Laughter is one of the most profound ways to connect and bond with others, but surprisingly the benefits of laughter can also be extended to therapy sessions!