What Is Family Therapy and How Does It Work
Over time, family therapy has changed with defining family as strongly supportive, love-term roles, and relationships between people who may or may not be related by blood or marriage… Read more
Good Night — Tips for a Healthier Sleep
Inadequate sleep has been linked to depression, irritability, a reduced sense of well-being, and mental inefficiency, as well as a whole host of other mental-health maladies… Read more
Educational Assessments for Children: Where to Start
If you’re a parent or caregiver, how do you know your child is getting the most out of their learning? A common question that arises with school-aged children is whether an educational assessment would be beneficial… Read more
Academic Stress and Ways to Help
For many university students, school can be overwhelming. The good news is, there are ways to help lighten the load even just a little bit. Check out this blog to learn more… Read more
An Interview About Anxiety
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada, one in four Canadians will have at least one anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Read this blog to learn more about anxiety and ways to manage it… Read more
Handling Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace
Did you know that 40% of Canadian workers experience bullying on a weekly basis? When in a toxic environment where bullying takes place, an individual may feel a range of emotions which can lead to many unhealthy symptoms such as headaches, frustration, or even a loss of appetite. … Read more
Understanding Self-Harm in Youth
Self-harm occurs most often in teenagers and young adults and, in fact, approximately 10 percent of American teenagers are thought to engage in various self-harming behaviors… Read more
The Power of Awe: The Emotion of Transformation
When was the last time you found yourself in awe? Many of us who have had little to no interaction with the world for the past two years might have forgotten about the importance of this emotion… Read more
The Therapist-Client Relationship and Tips for Finding a Therapist That Is Right for You
Finding a therapist that is right for you is a very critical aspect of your therapy journey. Using these tips will set you on the right path and encourage you to take into account the very important issue of the therapist-client relationship… Read more
Seeking Comfort in Conversation
Empathy is rather instinctive in humans but under some circumstances we may find it difficult to truly express it in various situations. By looking inward at our own behaviours, we are able to shed preexisting assumption or bias that could hinder our empathic abilities when providing a safe space to listen… Read more