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Our Blog is loaded with great information to keep your mental health in check ~ even if you feel you don't have mental health issues!

4 days ago
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The Top 4 Things we Discuss during Sex Therapy

Work on these 4 things to improve your relationship - and sex life! 1. Take your time and learn how to receive pleasure. This is a big...

May 13
3 min

My Most Favourite Tidbits of Wisdom

Here are some tidbits of wisdom I have received from the brilliant people in my life from my best friend to my business coach. 1. “You...

May 6
3 min

Ashley's Story: Finding your Strength

Today, on Mother's Day, I want to share some words of wisdom from a near and dear friend whom I admire very much-she happens to also be...

Apr 15
2 min

Are we there yet? Here's your Midpoint Check-in.

Do you ever feel you are on an uphill climb, searching for the happiness, peace and joy that’s been promised to you by chasing some of...

Mar 25
2 min

What to expect when you talk to a therapist

If you have come to therapy before, you may be familiar with the process you go through after reaching out for help. Often people wait a...

Mar 21
1 min

Your guide to understanding your emotions

Do you understand what triggers you emotionally? Triggers can be any negative association you have with an event, place, person or...

Mar 19
2 min

Mom Guilt: Give yourself permission to give to yourself - it's how you give to others.

When we look at the norms of society, dads have never been told THEIR KIDS HAVE TO BE THEIR ENTIRE LIVES. So dads have never thought that.

Mar 9
3 min

Women: You have a voice. Are you using it?

In honour of International Women’s Day this year, I would like to talk about women and leadership.

Mar 4
4 min

Should you say yes to sex with your partner if you don't feel like it?

Q: Should a spouse "give in" and have sex, even when they really don't want to? A: The answer to this depends on knowing yourself and...

Feb 23
4 min

Where it all began and where we're going (and how you can help).

We are celebrating our anniversary this week - I started dabbling in mental health therapy four years ago, offering therapy sessions...

Feb 16
2 min

A therapist’s guide to raising resilient kids (during a pandemic and more)

Covid has done a good job of highlighting the importance of children’s mental health. Given the state of the world, many parents can’t...

Feb 12
2 min

Getting past the binge & restrict cycle

Many people identify with binge eating despite not qualifying for a clinical diagnosis. Most, if not all of us, have overeaten to the...

Feb 2
2 min

What's under YOUR mask?

Do you use humour, aggression or other “masks” to get through life? To avoid pain, discomfort and to fit in with others, people often...

Jan 26
2 min

Raising Body Positive Children

Diet culture is one we ALL inhabit in the 21st century where being thin = healthy & happy. Our value is often tied to our body size. This...

Jan 19
2 min

A new twist on new years resolutions

Despite the uncertainty most of us are feeling about the upcoming year, have you been working on making resolutions for 2022? Research...

Jan 12
3 min

The Truth about your Sex Drive

Q: My sex drive isn't what it used to be. I can go months without having sex with my boyfriend and I feel bad when he wants to, and I...

Jan 5
2 min

Do you have emotional intimacy with anyone?

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Dec 29, 2021
3 min

Grieving the child you thought you would have - the acceptance process.

Your child has just been given a diagnosis. Now what? It can be hard to admit for some parents, that it feels like our dreams have gone...

Dec 22, 2021
2 min

Set boundaries for a peaceful holiday

Many people try hard to please their family, especially over the holidays, as their loved one’s happiness is often at the top of their...

Dec 15, 2021
2 min

'Tis the season for the “O” word

It’s officially the season of "O"verwhelm. And you're probably wondering how to feel less overwhelmed during the holidays and beyond....