Are We Fueling the Fire of Back-To-School Anxiety?
All around me, I hear the rumblings of a new school year heading toward us. The atmosphere changes as anticipation builds. Back-to-school rituals begin. This fall, there’s one ritual I want parents, educators and school counsellors to notice and change; the need to make sure everything is ready and smooth and comfortable… Read more
Counselling for Adults
Counselling with adults is the one that we are most familiar with and have seen most often being played out on TV shows and movies. A counsellor and a client sit together and have a conversation that looks to help the client understand and deal with a challenge they are having in their life. A discussion usually takes place early on about what the client can expect in the time spent together and what the client’s role in the process will be… Read more
Seniors’ Mental Health—How You Can Help
When most of us imagine our senior years, we like to picture rest, relaxation, and enjoying some well-deserved time with our families and loved ones. For some, the reality of retirement really is a dream come true. Sadly, the golden years do not always get easier… Read more
New Year, New You?
When people think of New Years, they often associate it with a New Year's resolution. A 2017 Statistic Brain Research Institute study revealed that only 9.2% of people successfully achieve their resolution… Read more
Ten Symptoms of Caregiver Stress
January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. There are currently 564,000 Canadians living with dementia. For each, there are one or more family members who provide care. It can be exhausting and overwhelming, and take a toll on the caregiver's mental health… Read more
Tips and Tricks for Exam Time Stress
A lot of people answer this question with something positive like “good!” or “great, thanks!” along with a smile. A group that often won’t, though, is post-secondary students. If you’re a student, you know that the fast-paced, competitive nature of school tends to take a toll on mental health… Read more