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
How to Stay Happy and Practise Self-Care in the Winter
Do you find yourself feeling down in the winter months? This blog post explores the signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder and provide strategies to maintain happiness and practise self-care during winter months. … Read more
Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health
One area of health that will often get forgotten when looking at the advantages of exercise is the positive influence it has on mental health. Research has shown that there are various ways in which exercising positively shapes our mental wellbeing… Read more
Journaling 101
If you have thought about journaling and want to know more about it, this post is for you! We’ll discuss what journaling is, the benefits, how to start, and journaling ideas… Read more
The Trauma of Residential Schools
The trauma of residential schools has had a devastating impact on the mental health of Indigenous persons, individually and collectively, from one generation to another… Read more
Stress—A Spiritual Approach
To many, spirituality is an essential component of life. When faced with adversity or obstacles, a person may find that their faith provides them with a sense of comfort and stability… Read more
Loneliness: What It Is and How To Cope
Loneliness occurs when social needs are not being met and is your body’s way of saying, "I would like some social interaction please". There are a lot of things that you can do to help relieve your loneliness, many of which are very immediately accessible. Consider exploring the different options and find what works for you… Read more
Social Media: Highs and Lows
Social media companies use their understanding of human psychology to make their apps as addictive as possible, ensuring high user activity. This is great for business however, there are currently very few regulations in place to make sure that our well-being is taken care of in this process. As we embrace the tools of digital age, we also need to learn how to use and manage them responsibly… Read more
Social Media and Mental Health
Social media companies use their understanding of human psychology to make their apps as addictive as possible, ensuring high user activity. This is great for business however, there are currently very few regulations in place to make sure that our well-being is taken care of in this process. Learn how to have a healthy relationship with social media … Read more