Embracing Forgiveness: Why Holding on is Only Hurting You
Hurt People Hurt People On our journey through life none of us makes it out unscathed. At some point we will hurt others and we will be hurt—it’s an inevitable part of navi
Fat Phobia:The Persistent Shadow in Our Society and Its Toll on Mental Health
“It was funny, she thought, that people treated her flesh like a public resource, a reservoir for all their insecurities and emotional dysfunction, when it was she who had their
Loneliness: The Silent Epidemic Outpacing Smoking in Its Toll on Health
We live in an age where digital connections often outnumber face-to-face interactions, and it’s not about to get better. Our kids have grown up not talking to each other face
Women in Midlife: Strategies for Growth
Are you a woman in midlife? Hold on tight: there’s a wild ride ahead. It’s not good and it’s not bad. It IS whatever you choose to make it. It’s true. The j
Surviving Trauma: The Road to Recovery
Trauma can deeply embed itself into the fabric of our being, affecting our minds, bodies, and spirits in profound ways. Trauma recovery is not simply about overcoming past events;
Understanding Burnout: Recognition, Causes, and Recovery
Burnout in Western society is alarmingly prevalent. It is a consequence of a culture that often values productivity and success above health and well-being. This relentless push is
Why Some People Dread Winter: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the days get shorter and temperatures start to dip, a surprising number of people find that their mood takes a nosedive as well. If you’ve ever experienced increased letha
Body Image and Mental Health: Challenging Societal Norms, Fostering Self Love
The issue of body image shows up in my counselling room daily. It’s not the pain point that usually brings clients in, but it is one we more often than not uncover over the c
Understanding Trauma Bonding: Breaking Free and Healing
“Many survivors have such profound deficiencies in self-protection that they can barely imagine themselves in a position of agency or choice.” – Judith Lewis Herman Understan
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS): The Therapy Everyone is Talking About
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is a relatively new and innovative form of therapy, developed by psychotherapist Richard Schwartz, that has been gaining increasing popularity
