After many years of doing this work, I still get asked “what is play therapy?” There are many different methods of play therapy but in general play therapy provides a space for children and youth to process the many challenges life throws their way by engaging in various forms of play. Play is a form of communication
Low Cost Counselling Program
r over twenty years I have specialized in the psychology of sexual violence, from research and teaching, writing books on the subject, to counselling survivors. When I tell people what I do, I often get a response like, ‘oh, that must be very difficult and upsetting work’…
A Holistic and Multi-Professional approach to Women’s Physical and Emotional Health
r over twenty years I have specialized in the psychology of sexual violence, from research and teaching, writing books on the subject, to counselling survivors. When I tell people what I do, I often get a response like, ‘oh, that must be very difficult and upsetting work’…
Self-Confidence and performance anxiety for elite athletes
r over twenty years I have specialized in the psychology of sexual violence, from research and teaching, writing books on the subject, to counselling survivors. When I tell people what I do, I often get a response like, ‘oh, that must be very difficult and upsetting work’…
3 Common Discoveries when Caregiving a Partner with Dementia
You’ve partnered with your spouse through years of joys and trials, maybe even significant health crises, and managed to find your way through it together. And then you start to notice something that feels different – a decline in your life partner that indicates something they won’t recover from – something that problem solving won’t heal.
Improving Sleep for Better Mental Health: Tips for a Restful Night
Do you often find yourself lying awake at night? Or do you dread going to sleep knowing that you will not sleep well? Getting a good sleep is one of the most critical factors to maintaining good mental health.
Signs You Might Benefit From A Counsellor
Counselors can be a nice injection of clarity into brain fog or even brain freeze. It’s nice to be able to talk to someone who is removed from the situation you find yourself in and can speak into your life with no strings attached.
Mindful Eating
One exercise I am fond of is mindful eating. Many of us experience episodes of “mindless” eating, wherein we find ourselves finishing a plate of food without paying much attention to the flavours…
Small things, BIG impact: ThriveLife’s Story of Transformation
Small things, BIG ThriveLife’s story of Transformation Impact Have you ever felt too small to make a difference? I am grateful that I have had a number of mentor-like people …
5 Simple Steps for Choosing the Right Therapist
Where do you even start when looking for a therapist or more specifically, a trauma therapist? The difficulties of this…