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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!

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

How do you help yourself manage stress?

Stress and burnout is everywhere, and over time we all know it can lead to anxiety and depression, among other mental and physical health...

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

Are you still curious about your partner?

The last year has been particularly hard on many intimate relationships. When everything feels out of control, our relationships are no...

Mar 18, 2021
2 min

You have the answers within you

Did you ever wish that someone would just tell you what to do when you are faced with a tough decision? Maybe this is why you have...

Mar 11, 2021
2 min

5 Things you should know about Depression

Depression is a very real and treatable illness. But stigma, myths and misunderstandings persist and continue to be barriers to...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 11, 2021
2 min

Self worth can only come from within

Self worth can only come from within. Stop outsourcing your worth! Our society has taught us to do this. Outsourcing your worth is when...

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...

Jan 28, 2021
2 min

Diet culture and self-evaluation

It’s the end of January, meaning many of you have probably tried and given up on a new diet, in an attempt to shed some unwanted pounds....

Jan 21, 2021
1 min

Make your own rules for your life

I hear a lot of “should” in my practice, from I shouldn’t feel this way or I know I should feel this way in this situation etc... I...

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.

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...

Dec 31, 2020
2 min

5 Ways to start the new year off better than last, despite the shit show pandemic

Happy New Year! I always do a bit of reflection on the year before me and consider ways to make the next year better because that is what...

Dec 24, 2020
2 min

Be Present. Practice staying grounded and in the moment

At the end of the day, the reason for the season was never to feel frantic, poor or anxious. Practice staying grounded and in the moment.

Dec 17, 2020
2 min

Set boundaries with family

Christmas can feel like a huge work project. Many of our clients tell us they feel there are so many people to please.

Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Practice gratefulness & contentment

The Christmas season is about celebration not experiencing everything in excess.

Dec 3, 2020
2 min

Know your personal values and ensure your holiday season reflects those

Try to remove some of that pressure you put on yourself to be everything to everyone this holiday season (and frankly all year round).

Nov 27, 2020
2 min

Manage your expectations of the holiday season

Here are some helpful ways to combat anxiety this holiday season and help you manage your expectations of yourself and others.

Nov 19, 2020
1 min

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