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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!

What is mindfulness and how can it help me?

You can practice mindfulness in real life where you choose your response to a feeling rather than feeling controlled by your emotions.

We're changing the culture around mental health & asking for help. Overall attitudes are changing around mental illness, I see it & feel it.

Being organized means planning. Having a solid plan for the week takes away a lot of my stress.

Entrepreneurs need help. We're doing things people tell us can’t be done.

Eating together as a family is a simple solution to help ease your mind that you are helping your children thrive long term.

No one is immune to being impacted by the cold and dark days this time of year.

Many people want to make life changes because it's causing them mental or physical distress.

I personally feel we are seeing more issues of mental health concerns arise among teens and young adults, specifically.

What does coping well look like for you? I encourage you to do a personal mental health check in...

We started a free walk in counselling program in September to improve accessibility to mental health supports, regardless of income, age....

When I look back on Christmas as a child, I don’t remember my mom seeming stressed. She likely was, I just didn’t see...

How to feel less overwhelmed during the holidays and beyond….

When I think of bravery, I think it means different things to different people but one thing I know for sure is; bravery is a choice.

When we are honest and open about our feelings, we allow others to feel more comfortable being open and honest, which are key ingredients to

My weekly email will be worth reading, I promise. It will make you reflect and feel better day to day.