If you’ve scrolled through mental health TikTok or followed any wellness influencers across other social media platforms, you’ve probably seen some over-generalized content about one of popular psychology’s current favourite buzzwords – trauma

Experiencing anxiety around social events can get in the way of enjoying the positive aspects they have to offer.

Stress is an everyday part of our lives and can be detrimental to our health at times, but on the other hand, it can also be beneficial and how you use your stress will determine how someone comes out of a situation

You have realized you could benefit from therapy and made the decision that now is the time… but there are too many options.

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.

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.

Resentment can be described as old anger or ill will towards a person who we think as having wronged us.

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?

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.

Anxiety is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition.

Burnout can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life, making it difficult to maintain relationships, focus on tasks, and stay motivated.

In Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain at some point in their lifetime.

When distressing situations do not have an immediate solution, we may need to sit in the discomfort of the painful feeling until it passes.

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

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.

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?

Following are some different activities to practice mindfulness using your senses. They can also be helpful to centre yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed.

In order to understand how mindfulness is helpful when we are feeling stressed, we need to understand how stress affects our brains

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.

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.