A lot has changed since the last blog post on Managing Your Anxiety During the Coronavirus Outbreak The global stats on #COVID19 have risen dramatically, wit...

The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the globe has undoubtedly stoked fears and panic regarding our health and safety in the midst of a rapidly s...

We've all been there at some point. We try to juggle multiple demands related to home, work, relationships, hobbies - only to collapse in a puddle of self-ju...

It's that time of year again! The holiday festivities are almost over, and as the buzz from the joy (and chaos) wears off, the guilt from some of the choices...

It's the holiday season, and while that means happy moments and pleasant memories for many, there are others who find the holidays to be an especially diffic...

So after weighing whether or not you should start therapy, you've decided to set up an initial consultation with a therapist. If this is your first time doin...

Have you noticed changes in your mood and general well-being with the change of the seasons? For many people (approximately 2 to 3% of Canadians), the changi...

A common question people ask when contemplating starting therapy is "Is this such a big deal to be going to therapy about it?" In therapy sessions, some clie...

In previous blog post we looked at attachment styles and how they form the foundation of how we understand ourselves and our relationships. In this post we w...

In my last blog post I identified ways in which parents can support their children who experience back-to-school anxiety. The steps I outlined are part of th...

It's that time of year again! The beginning of the new school year can be a time of excitement, as well as dread - depending on who you ask. Either way, it's...

In discussions about child development you may hear the word "attachment" a lot. In recent years it has become even more significant in discussions related n...

July 24 is International #SelfCareDay. Chances are you've heard it before: "Self-care is important!" and "Prioritize self-care!" But what does that even mean...

With each passing year we realize that there is increasing awareness regarding mental health. There has been a significant push to de-stigmatize mental illne...

Summer is finally here! And for many that means long days, warmer weather, and lots of outdoor fun. It can also mean a ton of activities, including spending ...

On May 28th the World Health Organization (WHO) identified burn-out as an "occupational phenomenon" and listed it in the 11th revision of the International C...

Vulnerability is hard. Vulnerability also takes courage. In her book "Daring Greatly" Brené Brown describes: "Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like ...

Let's not sugarcoat it. Change is difficult. We adapt much easier to situations that are familiar because our brains, based on prior experience, have already...