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How to Find the Perfect Therapist
You have realized you could benefit from therapy and made the decision that now is the time… but there are too many options.
Navigating Life with ADHD
It begins with a set of symptoms you can’t quite understand. Then comes a long debated visit to see someone who can help you place these burdens or make sense of these behaviours. Next comes the answer you thought you wanted, but may not have.
A Simple Introduction to Spoon Theory for Chronic Pain/Illness
If you live with chronic conditions, it can be difficult to explain to others the impact they have on your daily life. It’s not as simple as just getting up in the morning, getting ready, going to work, etc.
Letting Go of Resentment
Resentment can be described as old anger or ill will towards a person who we think as having wronged us.
Love and ADHD: Navigating Relationships with Understanding and Empathy
Have you ever noticed your partner getting distracted mid-conversation? Or they set ambitious goals only to leave them unsuccessful? Perhaps they've been forgetful when tasked with simple errands?
Men’s Issues
When we think of men, we think of providers, dependable, breadwinners, hard workers, strong, emotional, and intelligent… emotional? If the word emotional stuck out to you, maybe this blog posting may be for you.
Unmasking Anxiety: The Surprising Symptoms You Might Not Recognize
Anxiety is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition.
Tips to Beat Burnout
Burnout can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life, making it difficult to maintain relationships, focus on tasks, and stay motivated.
The Experience of Grief in Chronic Pain/Illness
In Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain at some point in their lifetime.
Tolerating Distress
When distressing situations do not have an immediate solution, we may need to sit in the discomfort of the painful feeling until it passes.
Managing Stress During Times of Transition
Times of transition, such as returning to work or school after summer break can mean a fresh start for many, but also lead to feelings of uneasiness and apprehension
A Therapist’s Experience with Mindfulness
I am a firm believer in practicing what you preach, therefore I thought it would be helpful to share my experience with mindfulness as a counsellor.
Roles and Responsibilities of Mental Health Professionals
Confusion within mental health often begins with the titles of professionals. Although they begin with the prefix psych, each professional holds a different role. Which one(s) do you require?
Grounding the Self
Following are some different activities to practice mindfulness using your senses. They can also be helpful to centre yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Mindfulness and the Brain
In order to understand how mindfulness is helpful when we are feeling stressed, we need to understand how stress affects our brains
Guided Mindfulness
Mindfulness can seem very daunting if you are just starting out. With many ways to practice mindfulness it can be quite overwhelming to find what works for you.
Mindfulness and Nature
Research shows that spending time in nature can have a number of positive global effects. This means that nature can actually play a role in improving our overall physical and mental health.
Overcoming Perfectionism
Perfectionism is when you worry too much about doing something perfectly or not doing it at all. You may feel like you're always failing at things, even the things that you think are easy for you.
Daily Self-Care Ideas
We often get so caught up in life that sometimes we forget to take care of the most important person of all, ourselves!
Managing a Panic Attack
Panic attacks are a common occurrence that can be managed with the right tools and support.