In a culture and society that values thinness, low calorie, fat-free, gluten-free, macro counting, fad diets, and limited clothing sizes, the definition of ‘healthy’ has become synonymous with the appearance …
Feeling “Out of It”
What is Dissociation?
We are seeing the term “dissociation” used more and more online, but what exactly does it mean? Dissociation is a term that is used to describe of a variety …
How Your Partner Can Support You in the 4th Trimester
I’ll bet you (and perhaps even your partner) did a stellar job doing all the right things in preparing for your new, precious family member: you read the books, researched …
Voices of Autism Month:
Trusting Intuition, Community Connection, Hope and Resilience.
The voices of a mother and of her son
“Motherhood (parenthood) is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It’s about understanding that he is exactly the person he is …
Considerations Around Exploring Adoption
If you are thinking about, preparing for adoption, or in the process of adopting, you are likely having thoughtful reflections and conversations about two important things (among so many others): …
Romance in the long-term:
Why the spark fades and how to reignite it
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many couples are planning for (or hoping for) a bit of romance. For new couples, every day can feel like Valentine’s …
2022 – A New Hope
This blog post has been taken and re-worked from an episode of Behind the Line, a podcast created to support First Responders & Front Line Workers. Learn more about Behind …
Winter is Coming
Winter is approaching. And, without a doubt, B.C. winters are hard for a lot of people. Something about the clouds rolling in and the encroachment of a clingy, damp cold …
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids
If you are parenting a child who has neurodiverse wiring, a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, OCD, FASD or Trauma, I invite you to sit with me for a few moments …
Creativity in Mental Health During a Pandemic
This past year and a half of pandemic life has taught me a lot. Working as a clinical counsellor, and as the owner of a large counselling clinic during a …