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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...
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- 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...
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- 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....
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- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
Part of the Sandwich Generation? How to recognize stress within yourself and lighten your load.
My role as a social worker in the Extra Mural program gave me a firsthand exposure to how taxing this double caregiver role can be on...
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- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
Moms have been sold a lie
The role of a mother has been idealized in our culture for generations and placed on a pedestal. We are simply being set up to fail and...
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- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Free Therapy? Every Friday? Oh no way!
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been TWO whole years since my intern-turned-associate Joelle Blais and I, launched our free drop in...
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- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
Is September the new January?
September can be an opportunity to rework the direction things are going for you and set some new goals for your life. As a therapist -...
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- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
Why it's important to do the hard things
Doing hard things is part of life and it gets easier the more you do them. As a culture, we need to be more ok with not being ok. With...
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- Aug 12, 2021
- 2 min
Does it feel like everyone is breaking up? You don't have to be next
Here are a few ideas to keep things on the right track with the one you love... 1. Check in often, building your communication with one...
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- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
What does your therapist REALLY think about you?
As your therapist, we think our clients are incredible for coming to therapy and being open about many painful and vulnerable things in...
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- Jul 15, 2021
- 2 min
He doesn’t "look" autistic
This is my son, Gabe - he has autism. He’s brilliant and unique in so many ways. When he was first diagnosed shortly after his 3rd...
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- Jun 17, 2021
- 1 min
Therapy is for everyone else
Therapy is truly for every single human being, including me and you. Therapy is about learning how to be vulnerable, expressing your true...
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- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
A Guide to Mastering Your Anger
Anger is a strong and healthy emotion we all feel at times. However, it is quite powerful and can influence the way we think and then...
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- Feb 25, 2021
- 1 min
Change your breathing, change your mood
We can’t tell ourselves or others to just calm down and expect it to actually work. We have to calm our nervous system, which is what...
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- Feb 18, 2021
- 1 min
Resilience
I was recently asked to speak about resilience. As I was gathering my thoughts and reviewing material, it struck me that our struggles...
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- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
Hard conversations for an easier life
We cannot assume that people around us know how we are feeling. The importance of knowing how to communicate your needs and how you feel...
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- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
Let’s talk about intimate relationships
This year we saw an overwhelming amount of people struggling with their intimate relationships.
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- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
The power of vulnerability
As a therapist, I support my clients, but I too struggle at times. I feel that if I’m asking my clients to share the rawest parts of...
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- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Happy 1 year anniversary, email subscribers!
Because I'm passionate about raising awareness for mental wellness and removing the shame and stigma that exists around getting help.
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