As the year winds down, you might already be thinking about New Year’s resolutions.

Metaphors can be powerful tools in the therapeutic space.

Have you ever felt stuck in a story about yourself—one that makes you feel small, powerless, or disconnected from the life you want?

For me, one of the most interesting concepts from therapists John and Julie Gottman is the idea of emotional “Bids,” which are attempts that individuals make to connect with their partners.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches have been a pillar in my work with clients as an empowering evidenced-based therapeutic intervention.

Holidays at any time of year can be overwhelming for neurodivergent folks, but December seems to have its own unique challenges:

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.

The expectations placed on moms today can feel overwhelming.

Are you constantly tending to your partner's needs, feelings, and problems?

Overthinking can be tiring, stressful, and overwhelming. Whatever the reason you’re overthinking may be, sometimes the best thing that we can do for ourselves is take a break and become more grounded in the present moment.

Navigating the complexities of identity, societal expectations, and mental health can be particularly challenging for transgender and gender-diverse Canadians.

“Many of these TikToks are taking human emotions and experiences and trying to categorize them into those neat boxes of diagnoses” – Emily Hemendinger.

Oftentimes a life transition will involve a range of different emotions and a degree of stress.

Mental health support has become more accepted worldwide, yet for some communities, stigma remains a significant barrier.

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?

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.

Healing from trauma can feel overwhelming, as we work to overcome and accept deep rooted pain and very difficult emotions.

Let's talk about yoga and mindfulness and how they can be helpful in addressing trauma.

Often, people who are neurodivergent are described as being "wired differently", or perceiving the world through an entirely unique lens.